Dr. Shelley Zieroth, Principal Investigator at St. Boniface Hospital Research and Professor at the University of Manitoba, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2026 by WXN Media.
This annual award celebrates extraordinary female leaders across Canada who demonstrate outstanding achievement, break transformational ground, and advocate for meaningful change in their fields.
Reacting to the announcement, Dr. Zieroth expressed gratitude for the network of colleagues, mentors, and teams supporting her clinical and research endeavours over the years:
“I’m honoured to be named a 2026 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner by WXN Media. I’m grateful to the colleagues, mentors and teams who have been part of my journey, and proud to be recognized alongside this remarkable group of women. When asked what makes you feel powerful? Empowering patients and PWLE with CV conditions.”
Dr. Zieroth’s dedication to improving cardiovascular health outcomes and amplifying the voices of patients and people with lived experience (PWLE) remains central to her clinical work and research leadership.
The full roster of 2026 award recipients is available on the WXN Media website.