Andy Trafford

Andy Trafford is a Professor of Cardiac Pathophysiology at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. He holds administrative roles including Vice Dean for Research and Innovation. His expertise spans veterinary science, cardiac electrophysiology, and translational cardiovascular research.

Education: BVSc (Liverpool, 1991), CertVA (RVC, 1994), PhD (Liverpool, 1996). Career highlights include lectureships at Liverpool and Manchester, and fellowships at the Royal Society of Biology and International Society for Heart Research.

Research focuses on mechanisms of cardiac dysfunction in diseases like heart failure and arrhythmias, with emphasis on calcium signaling, cyclic nucleotide pathways, and PDE5 inhibition. His work integrates in vivo models, optical mapping, and molecular biology. Current themes include aging, inflammation, and environmental pollutants' impact on cardiovascular health.

Grants: Supported by BHF, MRC, BBSRC, NERC, and NC3Rs. Supervised 18+ PhD students. Editor for Europace and Frontiers. Media contributions include high-profile coverage linking Viagra to heart health benefits.