Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This grand round has already taken place.
July 11th, 2025 Credit Hour(s) To Be Announced
Description
Anna Pfenniger, MD PhD is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. She received her MD and PhD at the University of Geneva, followed by internal medicine residency at UMass, and cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at Northwestern University. Her research activity during training focused on mechanisms of atrial fibrillation and gene therapy applications as supported by a HRS Research Fellowship. This dual training supported the transition to Faculty as a physician-scientist, combining clinical activity and translational research focusing on atrial arrhythmias. Her current research as supported by NIH and AHA investigates the mechanisms by which endothelial dysfunction promotes atrial fibrillation.
Dates and Times
Start: 7/11/2025 12:00 PM
End: 7/11/2025 1:00 PM
Objectives
1.) Understand the concept of atrial remodeling as a fundamental cause of atrial fibrillation.
2.) Describe the importance of oxidative stress in the development of atrial electrical remodeling.
3.) Discuss the role of autonomic remodeling in atrial fibrillation, and the importance of nerve growth factor.
Speakers
Location
Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium
452 W 10th Ave
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Accreditation Statement
The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of To Be Announced AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Autumn Christensen
Department:
Phone: (614) 814-1733
Email: autumn.christensen@usumc.edu