Catherine Kells
Professor
Division of Cardiology
Dalhousie University & Nova Scotia Health Authority
Canada
Biography
Dr. Catherine Kells is a Professor of Medicine, and an accomplished clinician, educator, researcher and administrator. Since joining the Division of Cardiology in 1990 she has held numerous leadership roles in all aspects of academic medicine, earned several awards and honors, and authored many peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Kells’ career in medicine began in the Canadian Armed Forces, in which she served as a medical assistant and medical officer as part of the Naval Reserves. She is currently the President Elect of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
Research Interest
Dr. Catherine Kells is principal or co-investigator of a number of clinical research studies and trials to better understand heart disease diagnosis, treatment and management; cardiac transplant rejection; myocardial ischemia; STEMI and congenital heart disease.
