Zachary Laksman

Dr. Zachary Laksman is a cardiac electrophysiologist at St. Paul’s and Vancouver General Hospital. Laksman is a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University, and a Charles Kerr distinguished scholar in Cardiovascular Genetics. He holds grant support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society, and the Stem Cell Network for his work on the genetics of heart rhythm and heart muscle disturbances.

Laksman’s research focuses on inherited heart rhythm and heart muscle disorders and incorporates clinical genomics, novel wearable technology, and stem cell disease modelling. He has a clinical focus on arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, sports cardiology, implantable and wearable monitoring technology, and cardiac ablation and device procedures.

For an up-to-date list of publications by Dr. Laksman, please see ResearchGate.

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