Professor Dr. Sofia Bomholtz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sofia Hammami Bomholtz was born in Tunisia and moved to Denmark in 1998. She holds a BSc and MSc in Biology and a PhD from the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. With over 15 years of academic experience, she is currently an Assistant Professor in the Ion Channel Group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on ion channel physiology, particularly in relation to cardiac fibrosis and atrial fibrillation, utilizing various in vitro techniques such as electrophysiology and protein biochemistry. Bomholtz has worked as a Research Scientist at Acesion Pharma and has been involved in several key projects related to drug screening and ion channel regulation. She has received multiple grants, including support from the Danish Heart Association and the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, reflecting her contributions to the field of pharmacology and electrophysiology. She has collaborated on numerous research projects and has presented her findings at conferences, highlighting her expertise in cardiac arrhythmias and membrane proteins.

Research Interests

Ion Channel Regulation Heart Arrhythmias Cardiac Fibrosis Electrophysiology Drug Screening In Vitro Pharmacology

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-03-01 — Present

Department of Biomedical Sciences • Copenhagen, Denmark

Half-time position in the Ion Channel Group.

Research Scientist

2013-01-01 — Present

Acesion Pharma • Copenhagen, Denmark

Half-time position contributing to various projects in the ion channel group.

Postdoc

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Department of Biomedical Sciences • Copenhagen, Denmark

Half-time position in the Ion Channel Group.

Research Assistant

2011-03-01 — 2011-07-01

Department of Neuroscience Drug Discovery, Lundbeck • Copenhagen, Denmark

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2011-03-01

NeuroSearch A/S • Copenhagen, Denmark

Awards

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Travel Grant

2013-01-01
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PhD Stipend

2007-01-01
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Conference Grant

2007-01-01
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Oticon Foundation Grant

2005-01-01
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Travel Grant

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program

Requirements

IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency

Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.