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CINQ focuses on developing novel methods for heart disease diagnosis and treatment and clinical innovation in point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and vascular ultrasound.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Johri\u2019s research has focused on the use of carotid ultrasound to diagnosing and predicting coronary artery disease. He has recently been awarded a multi-centre CIHR, as PI, to assess the clinical efficacy of carotid ultrasound combined with stress echocardiography (CIRCE Trial). He was also awarded a multi-centre CIHR, as PI, to assess the implementation of remote POCUS teaching to geographically remote regions (ARCTICA Trial).<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Johri currently serves as the Vice President of the Canadian Society of Echocardiography. He has also served as an executive member of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Standards and Guidelines Committee, ASE Board Member and Chair of the ASE Circulation and Vascular Ultrasound Council (CAVUS). He chaired the ASE Carotid Plaque Quantification Guideline. 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