Dr. Glenn Fishman

Biography

Glenn Fishman, MD, is the William Goldring Professor of Medicine and Director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at New York University. His research focuses on cardiovascular biology, particularly the formation and function of the heart's specialized cardiac conduction system, which comprises a complex network of pacemaking cells and rapidly conducting His-Purkinje cells. Dr. Fishman employs genetically engineered mouse models to visualize components of this network and utilizes gene profiling techniques to identify the molecular signatures of specialized cells within the conduction system. His lab is actively investigating the mechanisms underlying arrhythmias, with a focus on understanding the dysregulation of gap junction channels and their role in impulse propagation abnormalities. Dr. Fishman's work includes various strategies, including site-specific mutations in connexin genes and biochemical approaches to elucidate the essential roles of gap junctions in cardiac physiology and pathology. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, including receiving the AHA Basic Research Prize for his impactful research. His studies aim to provide insights that could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for heart disease.

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