DOCTOR PIBAROT
DVM, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FASE, FCCS H index : 135, Citations : ~92,760
Dr. Philippe Pibarot leads the Canada Research Chair in Valvular Heart Diseases and is a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Laval University. He also serves as the Director of Cardiology Research at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute (IUCPQ-ULaval).
Dr. Pibarot earned his PhD in 1987 from the University Claude Bernard in France. He then moved to Canada where he obtained a PhD degree in Cardiovascular Sciences from the University of Montreal in 1995. Dr. Pibarot has received numerous awards, including the Annual Excellence Award from the Canadian Society of Echocardiography and the Research Excellence Award from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. His primary research interests include valvular heart diseases, echocardiography, valve surgery, percutaneous valve therapies, and cardiac amyloidosis.
In 1998, Dr. Pibarot joined the Laval Hospital (now named IUCPQ) and Laval University, where he established his research laboratory focusing on heart valve diseases.
The research projects led by Dr. Pibarot and his team aim to elucidate the mechanisms underlying valvular heart diseases and to develop new pharmacological, surgical, or percutaneous approaches to enhance the treatment of these diseases. Particularly, Dr. Pibarot’s team has made significant contributions to improving the diagnosis and treatment of low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis, which presents significant challenges. His team has also played a crucial role in validating and advancing transcatheter valve therapies. IUCPQ-ULaval is one of the leading centers globally in this technology that has revolutionized the treatment of valvular diseases.
Dr. Pibarot leads several large-scale research projects involving over 100 hospitals and universities in Canada and other countries. These projects are funded by various organizations including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, among others. Additionally, these projects receive funding from research contracts with major industry players.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pibarot has published over 700 scientific articles and delivered more than 1000 invited lectures in numerous countries. He has received numerous awards and distinctions, including multiple honorary doctorates from universities around the world.
Prizes and Rewards
Dr. Philippe Pibarot has received several prestigious awards throughout his career:
2022: Emeritus Lecturer Award in Cardiovascular Sciences from the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), as well as the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS). (See photo below).
2019: Outstanding Reviewer Award – Circulation Journal.
2016: Reviewer Award – European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging.
2013: Yves Morin Award – Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
2012: Feigenbaum Award – American Society of Echocardiography (First researcher outside the USA to receive this award).
2010: Annual Achievement Award – Canadian Society of Echocardiography.
2010: Achievement Award – Canadian Society of Echocardiography.
2010: Distinguished Visitor Award from Roche – University of Alberta, AB, Canada.
2010: Research Excellence Award – Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
2006: Excellence Award in Cardiac Prevention – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec and 4th International Conference on Preventive Cardiology.
2005: André Dupont Award – Clinical Research Club of Quebec.
2005: James Hogg Award – Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
1998: Merial Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal.
These awards reflect Dr. Pibarot’s significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular research and his leadership in valvular heart diseases.
Dr. Philippe Pibarot has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher on the global list of the most cited researchers between 2018 and 2023. This prestigious accolade honors world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by the production of multiple papers ranked in the top 1% by citations per field and year in Web of Science
Honors et Distinctions
Dr. Philippe Pibarot has achieved notable recognitions and awards in recent years:
2023: Scientific Index AD 2023 – Global Rankings of Scientists and Universities: Top 2%
2022: Health Virtuoso – Tribute to Dr. Pibarot by IUCPQ. (Image 2)
2021: Distinguished Speaker – UBC Division of Cardiology Grand Rounds
2019: Exceptional Reviewer – Circulation Journal (AHA journals)
2019: Outstanding Reviewer – Circulation Journal (AHA journals)
2019: Distinguished Speaker – Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
2017: Honorary Teacher, EuroEcho-Imaging 2017, Lisbon, Portugal
2017: Honorary Doctorate – Doctorate Honoris Causa, University of Liège, Belgium
2012: Reward ”Le Soleil” – Radio-Canada
2011: Reward ”Le Soleil” – Radio-Canada
2011: Recognition Gala Award – IUCPQ-UL, Quebec, Canada
These honors underscore Dr. Pibarot’s outstanding contributions to cardiovascular research and his significant impact in the field of valvular heart diseases.
