We develop advanced #opticalmapping and #electricalmapping systems to to pinpoint the exact areas of diseased tissue/cells with abnormal electrical conductivity
Combining MEA electrical mapping and optical mapping enabled high-resolution analysis of conduction, field potentials, and calcium dynamics in 2D/3D tissues.
A new study shows that inherited arrhythmias like CPVT are not driven by cardiomyocytes (CM) alone.
Using hiPSC-derived neuro-cardiac models, the team found dysfunctional sympathetic neurons can trigger #arrhythmia in otherwise healthy CM.
#electrophysiology#cardiology#mapping
We are excited to announce the successful installation of our optical mapping system in the laboratory of Prof. Nipavan Chiamvimonvat at the University of Arizona. The system is now fully operational and provides high-resolution, synchronized mapping of cardiac AP and Ca signals.
"I have a very strong belief that we need to keep investing in basic research because of just the nature of science, everything builds on everything else. I think you can't always see the value of something at the time that you're investing in it and working on it."
During our interview with 2025 medicine laureate Mary Brunkow in December, she spoke about the importance of basic research. Stay tuned as her official Nobel Prize interview will be available soon.
Brunkow was awarded the 2025 medicine prize for work concerning peripheral immune tolerance.
The first gene-edited miniature pig model of LQT2 is here.
By combining ECG telemetry, electrical mapping, and optical mapping, this study delivers a truly translational view of hERG-related arrhythmias in a large-animal heart.
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The optical mapping system was used to record calcium transient. The corresponding isochronal maps generated were further translated into key EP parameters by OMapScope, such asconduction velocity, amplitude, and maximum upstroke velocity.
#electrophysiology#cardiology#heart
Cai et. al. (2025) developed a human engineered heart tissue model to mimic lipotoxic diabetic cardiomyopathy and found that empagliflozin effectively protects cardiomyocytes by reducing mitochondrial damage, endoplasmic reticulum stress, and apoptosis.
#cardiotwitter
Unlock the mysteries of cardiac arrhythmias with our advanced Electrical Mapping System! High precision data acquisition and MEA provide unparalleled insights into electrical activity at the tissue level. Perfect for anti-arrhythmic drug screening and toxicity testing.
The optical mapping system was used to record action potential and calcium transient. The corresponding isochronal maps generated were further translated into key EP parameters by OMapScope, such as conduction time, conduction velocity, APD, CTD.
#arrhythmia#electrophysiology
Yu et al. (2025) showed that an Andr-loaded atrial patch prevents POAF by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and calcium imbalance. In a rat model, it lowered Afib incidence from 90% to 20% and protected heart cells, highlighting a promising targeted therapy for POAF.
🫀 A healthy heart requires intricate crosstalk between different cell types to keep it functioning well. We shall explore these interactions over the next two days at #HeartCrossTalk2025@unibirmingham.
View today's line up of speakers and topics ⬇️ https://t.co/d81jvVn8a2