Ryan Zarychanski, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Dr. Zarychanski is a professor of internal medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine. He is a hematologist, critical care physician and clinician-scientist at the University of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba.

His research focuses on the hematologic aspects of critical illness where he leads several national and international randomized trials in the fields of sepsis and anticoagulation and transfusion medicine, including anticoagulation in vasodilatory shock, plasma exchange in sepsis, and tranexamic acid in major non-cardiac surgery.

He recently served as the chair for two international adaptive platform trials evaluating anticoagulation strategies in COVID-19 and contributed to the establishment of a novel method of global collaboration in clinical trials, including the multiplatform trial.

In collaboration with the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group, Dr. Zarychanski is chairing the development of a CIHR-funded national acute care platform trial.

Education

Master of Science, University of Ottawa (2010)

Clinical Investigator Program, University of Ottawa (2008)

Critical Care Fellowship, University of Manitoba (2006)

Haematology Fellowship, University of Manitoba/CancerCare Manitoba (2005)

Internal Medicine Residency, University of Manitoba (2003)

Doctor of Medicine, University of Ottawa (2000)

Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University of Manitoba (2000)

Bachelor of Science, University of Manitoba (1995)

Awards

2023:

• Physician of the Year, Doctors Manitoba

2021:

• Excellence in Research and Mentorship Award, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, CancerCare Manitoba
• Canadian Hematology Paper of the Year, Canadian Hematology Society

2020:

• G. Israels Research Chair in Hematology

2019:

• Mentor of the Year Award, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

2017:

• Excellence in Research and Mentorship Award, CancerCare Manitoba
• Doctors Manitoba Scholastic Award

2016:

• Lyonel G. Israels Professorship in Hematology, University of Manitoba

2015:

• CFPC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Award, College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Joe Doupe Memorial Lecture, University of Manitoba