Dr. Gabriela Ghisi is a leading scientist in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and health education, holding adjunct professor positions at four institutions across three countries. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed manuscripts, with 3,712 citations and an h-index of 33. Ranked among the top three global researchers in CR (SciVal/Scopus 2019-2025), Dr. Ghisi serves on the editorial boards of four medical journals, highlighting her academic leadership. Dr. Ghisi co-developed the first clinical practice guidelines for women-focused CR and introduced a related educational curriculum in Canada. Her work, which targets minority and underserved groups, has led to positive clinical outcomes and broader adoption of heart-healthy behaviors. Her initiatives are now standard in over 100 CR programs worldwide. An Emerging Leader of the World Heart Federation (WHF), Dr. Ghisi has secured over $2 million in research grants. She is the current Chair of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR), leading global CR initiatives. Notable achievements include leading an international audit on the pandemic’s impact on CR, which won WHF recognition in 2023. Dr. Ghisi also chairs the User Sub-Committee for the International CR Registry and is a subject matter expert for the ICCPR's Foundations Certification program.