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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Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Neonatology Member of the Graduate Faculty mahmed1@arizona.edu
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 Professor, Medicine
Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences Vice Chair for Appointments & Promotion, Department of Medicine Member of the Graduate Faculty jalpert@arizona.edu
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 Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Professor, Medical Imaging Professor, Biomedical Engineering Co-Chair, Deans Research Council Member of the Graduate Faculty maltbach@radiology.arizona.edu
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Director of Research, Division of Genetics and Developmental Pediatrics Director of Research, Division of Pediatric Cardiology Congenital Heart Program jandrews@peds.arizona.edu
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 Physician Executive, Advanced Heart Program, Banner University Medical Group, Phoenix
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson arabia@email.arizona.edu
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Associate Director, Sarver Heart Center Director, MD/PhD Dual Degree Program Associate Dean, COM-T Translational Research and Training Director, Translational Research Program |
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 Associate Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Member, Sarver Heart Center asaithambya@arizona.edu
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Professor, BIO5 Institute Professor, Evelyn F McKnight Brain Institute Professor, Physiology Professor, Speech/Language and Hearing ebailey@arizona.edu
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 Assistant Professor, Physiology
Member of the Graduate Faculty cbanek@arizona.edu
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Pediatric Cardiology |
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 Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine - (Clinical Scholar Track)
dbeskind@aemrc.arizona.edu
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 Associate Director, Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination, UACC
Chair, Cancer Biology GIDP Professor, Pathology mmbriehl@arizona.edu
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Southern Arizona VA Health System |
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General Cardiology, Imaging |
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Lead, Medical Education Program
Program Coordinator, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship christeanacastro@shc.arizona.edu
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Associate, Center for Toxicology
Professor, Pharmacology Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology Professor, Applied BioSciences - GIDP Professor, Cancer Biology - GIDP qchen@email.arizona.edu
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Associate Professor, Physiology
Director, Medcats Honors Program Director, Acclerated Pathway to Medical Education Director, COM-T Bachelor's Programs Associate Professor, Physiological Sciences GIDP zcohen@arizona.edu
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 Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Associate Professor, Clinical Translational Sciences Associate Professor, Physiological Sciences - GIDP Member of the Graduate Faculty bcolson@arizona.edu
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