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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Steven Mottl, DO

graduated cardiology fellow
Brief Bio

Dr. Steven Mottl was a Cardiology Fellow at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.  Dr. Mottl began his education at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he obtained a BA in Medical Microbiology and Biomedical Sciences.  He then moved to Chicago to complete his medical school training at Midwestern University and then an Internal Medicine residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Evanston.  He most recently worked as a hospitalist and held a faculty appointment at the University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine.

Research

Dr. Mottl's previous research has included both molecular and translational studies.  His most recent projects include the functional analysis of the C-terminal region of troponin I in transgenic mice and autonomic remodeling of the left atrium in a canine model of congestive heart failure.  His work has been presented at many national meetings including the American Heart Association Scientific Session, Heart Rhythm Society's Annual Scientific Sessions, and the Biophysical Society's Annual Meeting.