Tucson Myofilament Meeting, May 23-26

The Tucson Myofilament Meeting is an international 3.5-day Sarver Heart Center conference that brings together approximately 250 scientists focused on the structure and function of the myofilaments that comprise the contractile machinery of muscle. Spanning topics from molecular biophysics to heart and skeletal muscle disease mechanisms and drug development, the meeting is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and informal atmosphere, with strong engagement of early career investigators.

Traditionally held biennially at the University of Wisconsin, the meeting will continue at the University of Arizona beginning in May 2026, offering a distinctive Tucson setting that fosters scientific exchange and community building.

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Leadership

Center Leadership

Hesham A. Sadek, MD, PhD

Hesham A. Sadek, MD, PhD

Director, Sarver Heart Center

Professor, Medicine and Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Allan C. Hudson & Helen Lovaas Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine

Associate Directors

Hossein Ardehali, MD, PhD

Hossein Ardehali, MD, PhD

Associate Director

Professor, Medicine
Director, Translational Research Program and the MD/PhD Dual Degree Program
Irving J. Levinson Professor of Cardiology

Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, MBA

Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, MBA

Associate Director

Professor and Department Head, Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Czarina M. and Humberto S. Lopez Endowed Chair for Excellence in Cardiovascular Research

Jil C. Tardiff, MD, PhD

Jil C. Tardiff, MD, PhD

Associate Director

Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, and Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Steven M. Gootter Endowed Chair for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death