Celebrating the HRS Research Fellowship Scholarships: Insights from 2024 - 2025 Awardees and Honoring the 2025 - 2026 Fellows.-Celebrating the HRS Research Fellowship Scholarships: Insights from 2024 - 2025 Awardees and Honoring the 2025

Celebrating the HRS Research Fellowship Scholarships: Insights from 2024 - 2025 Awardees and Honoring the 2025 - 2026 Fellows.

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At the Horizon Society Research Fellowship Award Session, chaired by Dr. Natalie from Baylor College of Medicine and Dr. Hazi from Metro Health at Case Western, several presentations were highlighted showcasing significant advancements in research. The first was Dr. Pavian Angustelala from UC Davis, presenting on the localization of sodium channel regulator IFGF in cardiomyocytes, suggesting potential electrophysiological consequences in disease models. Dr. Yang Zheng from the University of Arizona discussed the roles of cardiac SK channels and the effects of calmodulin mutations on SK channel function, revealing insights into atrial rhythm regulation. Finally, Vid Yogaswaran from the University of Washington examined atrial cardiomyopathy using UK Biobank data, identifying associations with increased risks of atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, and heart failure. These studies underscore the diverse approaches being employed to explore cardiovascular disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets. Additionally, fellowship awards were presented to promising researchers for their contributions to electrophysiology and cardiology, recognizing their innovative studies in cardiac health.

Keywords

Horizon Society Research Fellowship

sodium channel regulator IFGF

cardiac SK channels

calmodulin mutations

atrial cardiomyopathy

UK Biobank

cardiovascular disease

electrophysiology

cardiology