Marc Rodger, MD
Senior Scientist, Clinical Epidemiology, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Chief, Division of HematologyHead, Thrombosis Program
Division of Hematology
Professor
Dr. Marc Rodger, M.D., FRCP(C), MSc. is a Professor in the Faculty of
Medicine, Departments of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Epidemiology and
Community Medicine, the Chief of the Division of Hematology, the Head of the
Thrombosis Program for the Division of Hematology and the Program Director for the
Thrombosis Fellowship program.
Dr. Rodger received his M.D., M.Sc. (Clinical Epidemiology) from the University of
Ottawa. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology
and Thrombosis at the University of Ottawa.
He is a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Career Scientist.
2010-2011
A Pilot Study Assessing Feasibility of a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Low
Molecular Weight Heparin for Postpartum Prophylaxis in Women at risk of Developing
Venous Thromboembolism (pilot PROSPER Trial: Postpartum PrOphylaxiS for PE
Randomized Control Trial)
CIHR: MOP 106641
Principal Investigator
2010-2011
GENErVTE: Gene Gene Interactions and Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism
CIHR: MOP 102510
Principal Investigator
2009-2013
Recurrent venous Thromboembolism risk stratification evaluation (REVERSE): long
term follow-up to define if lifelong anticoagulation is required in high risk patients with a
first unprovoked venous Thromboembolism
Heart and Stroke: NA 6771
Principal Investigator
2006-2011
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy Prophylaxis Study (TIPPS)
CIHR - MCT 82205
Principal Investigator
2006-2011
A Double Blind Randomized Control Trial of Post-Operative Low Molecular Weight
Heparin Bridging Therapy versus Placebo Bridging Therapy for Patients Who Are at
High Risk for Arterial Thromboembolism
CIHR - MCT 200509
Co-Principal Investigator
2006-2011
Ontario Early Researcher Award
Thrombophilia: Novel associations and therapeutic interventions
Role Principal Investigator
Educational Interests
Dr. Rodger is the Program Director for the Thrombosis fellowship program. His focus is on the development of training paths for academic clinicians in general and specifically in Hematology and Thrombosis. He is also actively involved in continuing education of community physicians and colleagues in our university and other Canadian universities presenting numerous rounds and educational conferences.
