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Biosketch
Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, Dr. Weitz focuses his clinical work in the area of thrombosis. He directs a well-funded research laboratory that focuses on the biochemistry of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis as it applies to venous and arterial thrombosis. Dr Weitz holds an Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research and the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Thrombosis.
Dr. Weitz is a Fellow of the American Heart Association, the American and European Colleges of Cardiology, the Society of Vascular Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, the European Union Academy of Sciences, and the Royal Society of Canada. He is a member of the Executive Council of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Dr. Weitz has published over 450 peer-reviewed papers and 55 textbook chapters. He has received numerous awards for his research and academic achievements and has delivered several prestigious named lectures.
Affiliation
- Professor of Medicine & Biochemistry
McMaster University
Executive Director, Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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