Colin M Burnett

Colin M. Burnett is an **Assistant Professor** at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), specializing in **Cardiac Electrophysiology** and **Cardiology**. He practices at Froedtert Hospital and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, focusing on clinical expertise in anti-arrhythmia agents, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. His academic role includes teaching in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Biomedical Engineering.

Education:

• MD - Doctor of Medicine, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2016)
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2016–2018)
• Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (2018–2022)
• Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, MCW (2022–2024)

Research Interests: Dr. Burnett investigates metabolic disorders, obesity, and cardiovascular physiology using mouse models. His work explores energy balance, electrolyte regulation, and the effects of environmental factors like temperature and diet. He collaborates with the Comprehensive Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core at MCW to develop methodologies for measuring energy flux and fluid homeostasis.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Comprehensive Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core, focusing on translational research in metabolic and cardiovascular physiology.

Grants/Advising: While no formal advisees are listed, his research aligns with grants exploring metabolic pathways, hypertension, and the gut microbiome’s role in energy expenditure.