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ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart

The ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart aims to promote understanding of the importance of cell biology with respect to the heart. We bring together basic scientists and clinicians, with the aim of inspiring translational research in a variety of fields including coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation/arrhythmias, and heart failure. As such, we regularly interact with other ESC working groups, contributing our collective expertise on molecular and cellular mechanisms of cardiac health and disease. Our working group is keen to attract a diverse range of new members with an interest in learning about, discussing or promoting cellular biology of the heart.

Aims and activities

Aims

To promote basic science and translational research in cellular biology of the heart
To encourage fruitful links between clinical medicine and laboratory-based research.
To work together to develop translational research projects that will lead to novel therapeutic targets for treating patients with heart disease.
To engage young cardiovascular scientists in the activities of the working group

Activities

Publish position papers on key topics related to cellular biology of the heart
Organise a bi-annual Joint Meeting with the Working Group on Myocardial Function
Collaborate with the Council on Basic Science, in particular with the organization of scientific meetings such as the Frontiers in CardioVascular Biomedicine (FCVB) and the ESC Basic Science Summer School
Collaborate with affiliated member societies including non-ESC entities such as International Society of Heart Research (ISHR)