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About us
The Clinical Electrophysiology laboratory tackles one of the most pressing challenges in cardiology — heart rhythm disorders in an ageing population.
With strong NHMRC and industry support, we conduct interventional trials through national and international collaborations alongside population-based studies that are having significant impact on patient care in areas of critical need, particularly arrhythmias and heart failure.
Translating research into practice
Our electrophysiology unit is a large cardiology department supported by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. Through extensive collaborations with cardiology departments nationally and internationally experienced in clinical research, we're uniquely positioned to translate research findings directly into clinical practice — ensuring our discoveries improve patient outcomes in the real world.
Our mission
We are dedicated to reducing the burden of heart rhythm disorders through two key research streams:
Atrial fibrillation research
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide and significantly increasing stroke risk. Our comprehensive research program addresses AF through multiple approaches:
- Lifestyle risk factors
Investigating alcohol intake and other modifiable lifestyle factors that contribute to arrhythmias. - Catheter ablation in heart failure
Studying catheter ablation outcomes in patients with unexplained heart failure and AF to determine optimal treatment strategies. - Closing the gender gap
Addressing disparities in catheter ablation outcomes between females and males to ensure equitable care. - Population-based risk identification
Conducting population studies to identify patients at risk of developing AF and those with AF more likely to progress to chronic AF, enabling early intervention before complications arise. - Improving ablation outcomes
Advancing catheter ablation techniques and approaches to improve success rates and patient outcomes. - Clinical translation and advocacy
Translating scientific findings into clinical practice through advocacy, clinical guidelines and healthcare policy.
Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
Through local, national and international collaboration, we're working to reduce the burden of ventricular arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac death — a devastating event that claims lives without warning.
