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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Ike Chinyere, MD, PhD

Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease, 2025-2028

Dr. Ike Chinyere, MD, PhD, is an award-winning cardiovascular physician scientist who is currently completing his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Banner University Medical Center - Tucson. He completed his undergraduate degree in Honors Physiology, Summa Cum Laude, and completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in cardiac electrophysiology. His career goal is to practice clinical cardiac electrophysiology where he will care for patients with rhythm disorders, and also to perform groundbreaking translational research as a NIH-funded investigator.