Dr. Hector Valdivia

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hector Valdivia is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on Cardiovascular Medicine. With over 30 years of experience, he has established a prominent research laboratory that investigates the role of ryanodine receptors in cardiac physiology and disease. His work has led to the discovery of a novel family of ryanodine receptor ligands with potential therapeutic applications for treating cardiac arrhythmias. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and reviews in the fields of physiology, pharmacology, and ion channels related to calcium dynamics in the heart. Dr. Valdivia has served on the editorial board for Frontiers Bioscience Circulation Research and has been a permanent member of several NIH study sections. Additionally, he has a significant commitment to mentorship and has created programs aimed at increasing funding for underrepresented minority faculty.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Lead research in cardiovascular medicine, focusing on calcium dynamics and cardiac physiology.

Awards

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Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair Award

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Fulbright Specialist

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences