The Cardiac Membrane Biology Laboratory aims to improve the lives of people suffering cardiac related health issues.
Our research focuses on one of the body’s most crucial molecules – a molecule which is vital for the contraction of heart cells and therefore the pumping of the heart. As we develop a better understanding of this molecule through laboratory-based experiments, we explore treatments for heart failure, irregular heartbeat and heart damage following cancer treatment.
Our laboratory-based research has led to the discovery of a new potential treatment for heart failure. We are about to begin a clinical trial of this approach with our collaborators based in Denmark.
Chair of Cardiology
Medicine, Northern Clinical School
Laboratory Manager
Medicine, Northern Clinical School
Honorary Senior Research Fellow
Bei Xu – Research Assistant
Lilyan Zhu - Research Placement Student
This project will investigate a new drug combination therapy that has potential benefits in cancer treatment induced heart failure by targeting the sodium/potassium pump function.
This project will investigate a drug combination therapy that has potential benefits in heart failure treatment by targeting the sodium/potassium pump function.
Some recent media:
Posted on: 15 February, 2024
With an increasing focus on our research activity, the Royal North Shore Hospital Scientific Staff C..... Read more
Category: Awards, Cardiovascular and Renal Research, Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence
Posted on: 08 February, 2024
A collection of researchers will develop their skills and establish crucial new collaborations follo..... Read more
Category: Funding support, Research Excellence
Posted on: 17 January, 2024
Exciting research is set to get underway investigating a ground-breaking approach to reduce osteoart..... Read more
Category: Funding support, Musculoskeletal Research, Research Excellence