PD Dr. med. Sebastian Clauss
Affiliation: University Hospital LMU Munich, Department of Medicine I – Cardiology
Research Focus:
Dr. Clauss specializes in translational electrophysiology, focusing on the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. His work includes investigating the role of cardiac macrophages in arrhythmogenesis.
Role in ICON:
Dr. Clauss leads projects related to cardiac electrophysiology, developing and utilizing large animal models to study atrial fibrillation mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions.
Key Areas of Work:
- Mechanisms of atrial fibrillation
- Role of cardiac macrophages in arrhythmogenesis
- Development of large animal models for electrophysiological studies
Techniques & Infrastructure:
- Electrophysiological mapping and ablation
- Cardiac imaging modalities
- Porcine models of atrial fibrillation