Dr. Roger McLeod

Roger was appointed to the Board of Directors in November 2006 and was chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee from 2006 to 2009. He is now the Nova Scotia representative on the Board of Directors of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Roger is a professor of Biochemistry at Dalhousie University and has 25 years experience in cardiovascular research. In particular, his research interest lies in exploring the role of fat metabolism and nutrition in cardiovascular disease. Roger is a scientific peer reviewer for CIHR and HSFC, as well as maintaining active membership with the American Heart Association and is a Network Investigator for the Advanced Food and Materials Network. In addition to his professional and academic accomplishments, Roger is committed to promoting cardiovascular health through pursuing his own active lifestyle. He has participated enthusiastically in the Heart&Stroke Big Bike event for several years and his favourite active pursuit, distance running, has taken him to races across the country (including Halifax’s own Blue Nose Marathon).