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.
Research InterestsRole of gap junctions in vascular functionContribution of gap junctions to growth control, vascular remodeling, and response to injury and diseaseMechanisms underlying acute regulation of gap junction function by second messenger signaling cascadesBiophysics of gap junction channelsGap Junctions in vascular smooth muscle: Growth controlFunctional consequences of connexin interactions in blood vessels
