Cardiac Rythm and Contraction

Our group focuses on patho-physiological aspects of cardiac excitation-contraction coupling and arrhythmogenesis.

Our goal is to improve the understanding of key genetic and molecular factors underlying the development of pathological changes in cardiac contraction and rhythm using patch-clamp technique and confocal calcium imaging in situ and in vitro.

Currently, funded projects and research collaborations are focusing on 1) the functional role of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with risk of atrial fibrillation and 2) remodeling of adenosine receptor function on in patients with atrial fibrillation and its role in the development of abnormal calcium handling.

Currently, funded projects and research collaborations are focusing on:

1. The functional role of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with risk of atrial fibrillation.
2. Remodeling of adenosine receptor function on in patients with atrial fibrillation and its role in the development of abnormal calcium handling.