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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Kathleen C Insel, PhD, RN

Interim Dean, College of Nursing
Professor
Research Interests: 

The focus of research is on cognitive function over the lifespan and implications of cognitive function (specifically executive function and working memory) on self-management of chronic disease, or in the case of children, on school achievement. Self-management is often indexed by examining medication adherence. The population of interest is older adults with hypertension and in collaboration with Dr. Ki Moore, children who are diagnosed and treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Findings have implications for self-management challenges in other populations with chronic disease conditions. 

Dr. Insel has specific interest and expertise in quantitative research methods. 

Website: 
Department Profile
Board Certifications: 
Registered Nurse, Arizona, 1980
Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin, 1970
Degrees: 
PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1993
MS, Nursing, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, 1976
BSN, Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 1970
Fellowships: 
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Community Based Interventions, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 2000
Honors and Awards: 
Excellence in Teaching Award, Graduate students University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Spring 2018
Primary College, Department: 
College of Nursing