About the Conference
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Location: Saint John Regional Hospital (400 University Ave, Saint John, NB)
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick is pleased to be hosting our first annual provincial Heart Conference.
This exciting event will bring together a leading group of experts from across Canada to share best practices, explore emerging research, and strategize on enhancing patient outcomes for heart patients in New Brunswick.
Dr. Michel D’Astous
Meet Our Moderator - Dr. Michel D'Astous, Cardiologist, Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick Board Member.

Dr. Anique Ducharme
Dr. Anique Ducharme, MD, MSc, FRCP, FACC, FCCS, FHSA (h) Professor of Medicine
Presentation : Getting ready to face the new Epidemic: Heart Failure

Dr. Robert Stevenson
Dr. Robert S. Stevenson, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist
Presentation : The Wild Wild East: Realities of Heart Failure Management in the Office

Dr. Aimee Noel
Dr. Aimee Noel, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist and Advanced Heart Failure Specialist
Presentation : My patient has congestive heart failure: Does the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) matter when starting treatment?

Rochelle Johnston
Rochelle Johnston, BScPharm, ACPR, Pharmacist, Inpatient Cardiology and Outpatient Heart Function Clinic
Presentation : Heart Failure Hospitalization: An Opportunity to Alter Disease Trajectory and Improve Outcomes with GDMT

Dr. Emily Love
Dr. Emily Love MD, CCFP (PC), FRCPC - Palliative Medicine Physician
Presentation : Integrating Palliative Care into Heart Failure Management

Dr. Martin MacKinnon
Dr. Martin MacKinnon, MD, FRCPC, Nephrologist
Presentation : Cardiorenal Syndrome- A Renal Perspective

Dr. Sherief
Kamel
Dr. Sherief Kamel, MD, FRCPC, Cardiologist,
Presentation : Heart Failure Hospitalization: An Opportunity to Alter Disease Trajectory and Improve Outcomes with GDMT

Kerrin Green
Kerrin Green, BN, RN, CCN(C), Presentation : The Wild Wild East: Realities of Heart Failure Management in the Office

Heart & Stroke NB Heart Symposium
Meet Our Speakers
Our Program
Our program is being developed with you in mind - focused on delivering practical, evidence-based sessions that supports your work in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your knowledge and connect with peers dedicated to improving heart health in New Brunswick. Register below to stay informed on all conference updates.