Biography:
Mr. Zhou received his MD from Saint Petersburg First State Medical University, Russia. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the Translational Electrophysiology and Translational Cardiothoracic Surgery Laboratory at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, under the supervision of Dr. Yannick J. H. J. Taverne and Prof. N.M.S. de Groot. His research focuses on pediatric congenital heart disease, employing a range of translational models including living myocardial slices (LMS) and electrophysiological approaches to investigate disease-specific biomechanical and electrical properties. By integrating multiple cutting-edge in vitro models, Mr. Zhou aims to advance our understanding of congenital heart defects and contribute to the development of more effective, patient-tailored therapies.
Title : Miniaturized living myocardial slices derived from pediatric tetralogy of fallot specimens: A novel platform for investigating contractile performance and pharmacological interventions