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Dr. Judy Luu

Academic title(s): 

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology聽

Dr. Judy Luu
Contact Information
Address: 

涩里番 Health Centre
1001 Decarie Boulevard
Montreal, QC聽H4A3J1

Email address: 
judy.luu [at] mcgill.ca
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Current research: 

Our research takes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating Cardiac MRI technology, epidemiology, and health equity principles to address sex- and gender-specific cardiovascular disease challenges. The goal is to refine diagnostic tools, develop targeted treatments, and reduce the burden of heart disease in women, particularly among marginalized and underrepresented communities.聽

Research Areas:听

  • Women鈥檚 Heart Health: Specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in women, with a focus on understanding sex-specific mechanisms and diagnostic approaches.
  • Advanced MRI Techniques: Developing novel sequences that do not use radiation or contrast to understand cardiac pathophysiology and monitor early disease progression.
  • Health Equity: Addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among marginalized, racialized, and remote communities, to ensure equitable cardiovascular care for all.
Projects: 

  1. THE POWER Hub 鈥� Pathways to Cardiovascular Care for Women from Ethnic, Racialized, and Remote Communities聽
    This initiative seeks to understand and address healthcare disparities by developing tailored, community-driven strategies that consider cultural differences, language barriers, and social determinants of health to improve access to cardiovascular care for women.聽

  2. Understanding Sex and Gender Differences in the Role of Stress in Cardiovascular Disease Progression聽
    This project examines how psychological stress and sex-linked biological mechanisms influence cardiovascular disease pathways. The goal is to identify specific risk factors that contribute to early heart disease and explore potential preventative strategies to improve mental wellness.聽聽

  3. The Heart-Brain Connection: Assessing Cardiovascular Risk and Biomarkers in Women with Cognitive Dysfunction聽
    This project investigates the interplay between cardiovascular health and cognitive function in women. By assessing vascular risk factors, imaging biomarkers, and circulating inflammatory markers, the study aims to uncover mechanistic links between heart health and neurocognitive decline in women.聽

  4. Advancing the Diagnostic Pathway for Women with MINOCA 鈥� A Novel Approach Using Oxygenation-Sensitive Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (OS-CMR)聽
    This research focuses on women diagnosed with Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) or heart attacks with no major blockages. Using advanced MRI techniques, the project aims to uncover the underlying vascular abnormalities that contribute to these types of heart attacks, ultimately improving diagnosis and treatment for this often-overlooked condition.聽

Selected publications: 

Research areas: 
Advanced MRI Techniques
Cardiovascular diseases
Epidemiology
Health Equity
Mental Wellness and Psychosocial Stress
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