Sandra Lauck, PhD, RN

Educational Background

MSN, University of British Columbia
Diploma in Nursing, Vancouver Community College
BA, University of British Columbia
PhD, University of British Columbia

Affiliations & Links

Clinician Scientist, Centre for Heart Valve Innovation, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Clinician Nurse Specialist, Transcatheter Heart Valve Program, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC
Clinical Director, Provincial Structural Heart Disease Program, Cardiac Services BC, PHSA

Honours & Awards

2015 - Nursing Leadership Award, Canadian College of Health Leaders
2012 - College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia, Award of Distinction in Nursing
2009-2012 - Doctoral Research Award: Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canadian Graduate Student Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2009 - MITACS BC ACCELERATE Internship, British Columbia Ministry of Higher Education
2007 - St. Paul's Hospital School of Nursing Legacy Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Leadership
2006-2009 - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Nursing Research Fellowship Award
2006-2010 - FUTURE Cardiovascular Nurse Scientist Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research program (supported by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Service

2014-present - Member, Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) Quality Indicator Working Group
2008-2012 - Elected Officer, Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses
Member, Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses
Member, International Society Quality of Life Research
Member, Council on Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology
Member, British Columbia Provincial Advisory Panel on Cardiovascular Health
Member, British Columbia Cardiac Steering Committee

Research Interests

Dr. Sandra Lauck combines her responsibilities as clinical nurse specialist of the Transcatheter Heart Valve program at St. Paul’s Hospital and her clinical leadership of the BC Structural Heart Program in her role as Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Heart Valve Innovation. Her program of research is focused on the delivery of health services to support the implementation of innovative approaches to cardiac disease, and the study of patients’ experiences of minimally invasive treatment of valvular heart disease. In addition, Sandra is interested in the integration of geriatric best practices in the delivery of cardiac care. She is committed to linking clinical practice, policy and scholarship through an active engagement with patients, clinicians, researchers, and government organizations.

Current Projects

Frailty Assessment Before Cardiac Surgery & Transcatheter Interventions (FRAILTY-AVR)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Afilalo MD (McGill University)
Funder: CIHR
Scope: Multisite international study

Bedrest after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (BAT)
Role: Research Mentor and Primary Investigator
Funder: Providence Health Care Research Challenge

Helping Elderly Adults in Rural and Remote Areas Stay @ Home (HEARTS)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Baumbusch
Funder: UBC School of Nursing

Bridging Older Adult Care and Advances in Cardiovascular Practice
Role: Co-Primary Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Baumbusch
Funder: CIHR - Catalyst Grant

Multidisciplinary, Multimodality but Minimalist Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (3M TAVR Clinical Trial)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigators: J.G. Webb and D.A. Wood
Funder: Investigator-initiated industry funding
Scope: Multisite international study

Completed Projects

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Program Development: Recommendations for Best Practice
Role: Co-Investigator

Integrating a Palliative Approach in a Transcatheter Heart Valve Program: Bridging Innovations in the Management of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Best End-of-Life Practice
Role: Co-Investigator

Exploring Changes in Functional Status while Waiting for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Role: Co-Investigator

Risk Stratification and Clinical Pathways to Optimize Length of Stay After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Role: Principal Investigator

Influencing Factors of Patients Considering Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (IF-TAVI)
Role: Research Mentor and Principal Investigator
Funder: Providence Health Care Research Challenge

Teaching Interests

Dr. Sandra Lauck holds various roles in clinical practice, provincial cardiac policy and research. In these capacities, her focus is on supporting the implementation and evaluation of new treatment options and health services. Her teaching interests are primarily focused on supporting graduate students in the pursuit of research projects that will inform practice and policy. She occasionally lectures on topics related to her clinical, research or policy expertise.