Dr. Rafik Tadros

Biography

Rafik Tadros is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal, with a focus on cardiovascular genetics and arrhythmias. He leads a research unit specializing in translational cardiovascular genetics and has significant contributions to the understanding of genetic determinants in conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation. His research includes multicentric registries and biobanks, with findings that inform genetic screening and clinical management in heart disease. Tadros has been the principal investigator for projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, concentrating on the genetic basis of unexplained cardiac arrest and polygenic risk scores in atrial fibrillation. Notable works include collaborations with the Montreal Heart Institute and extensive supervision of graduate theses in medical genetics. His leadership in developmental programs within medical education emphasizes advanced training in research for medical students aiming for graduate degrees in science. Tadros’s accolades include the Canada Research Chair in Translational Cardiovascular Genetics and active engagement in public health discussions surrounding genetic aspects of cardiology.

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