University of British Columbia, Vancouver (Canada)
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Dr. Mackay has more than 40 years of cardiovascular nursing experience, including 12 as a a clinician-scientist, combining the roles of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Cardiology at St. Paul’s Heart Centre and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing. Dr. Mackay’s focus is on improving the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction. Her expertise and leadership in cardiovascular nursing is recognized nationally and has earned her several awards.
Mackay has received several provincial and national research awards and currently holds the UBC School of Nursing “MacMillan Nursing Research Scholar” Award. Her research examines sociodemographic and behavioural influences on cardiac health, such as sex/gender, ethnicity and depression.