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David Paterson is a Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology and Head of the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) at the University of Oxford. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford and honorary degrees from the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on cardiac neurobiology, particularly the role of nitric oxide in autonomic nervous system signaling and arrhythmia mechanisms. He leads the Paterson Group, investigating neurocardiac interactions in health and disease using advanced techniques like gene transfer and electrophysiological recordings.
Education:
- D.Phil., University of Oxford (1989)
- M.Sc., University of Western Australia (1985)
- B.Sc., University of Otago, New Zealand (1979)
Research Interests:
His work explores how the autonomic nervous system regulates cardiac function through nitric oxide signaling, with a focus on arrhythmia and inherited channelopathies. He develops in vitro models using human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and neurons to study disease mechanisms.
Awards & Recognition:
- President of The Physiological Society (2020–present)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
- Member of Academia Europaea
- Leducq Transatlantic Network Award (2023)
Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects funded by the British Heart Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and European initiatives. Collaborates with institutions like UCLA and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
Teams & Labs: Directs the Paterson Group, comprising researchers like Dan Li (Associate Professor) and Kun Liu (Postdoctoral Scientist), focusing on neurocardiac signaling and bioelectronic therapies.
