Cardiac arrhythmias are the major cause of mortality and morbidity in the developed world. Yet, the mechanisms of deadly arrhythmias remain to be elucidated. The main goal of the biannual conference is to explore the fundamental mechanisms of the most complex arrhythmias, including atrial and ventricular fibrillation. New approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiac arrhythmias will require the use of highly sophisticated tools that, in many cases, would consist of combinations of multiple technologies including novel imaging modalities, genetics, molecular and structural biology, tissue engineering, immunochemistry, patch-clamping, optical and high density electrode mapping of electrical wave propagation, and computer modeling. This field is represented by outstanding investigators at the forefront of research and experts in molecular biology, cellular electrophysiology, biomedical engineering, mathematics and clinical cardiology. This conference will provide a forum to interact and share ideas about the role of numerous factors in the mechanisms of complex cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

Program Committee

Igor Efimov (Chair), Natalia Trayanova (Co-Chair), Robert Gilmour, Raymond Ideker, Jose Jalife, Andre Kleber, Barry London, Michael Rosen, Yoram Rudy, Guy Salama, Douglas P. Zipes.

Poster Sessions

Gordon Research Conferences are all about inclusiveness and the use of posters will permit many of the conferees, including graduate students and postdocs, to actively participate in the meeting. The Vice-Chair of the Conference, Natalia A. Trayanova will be responsible for the poster sessions. Efforts will be made to ensure that poster sessions are organized so that the overall program of the Conference retains a coherent nature.