Francis L Burton

Dr. Francis L Burton is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences. His work focuses on cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmia mechanisms, and cardiac cell biology. He uses advanced imaging techniques and stem cell-derived models to study drug effects and disease processes. His research addresses clinical challenges in cardio-oncology, cardiac regeneration, and arrhythmia prevention.

Research Interests:

• Role of contraction-excitation feedback in arrhythmogenesis
• HiPSC-cardiomyocyte maturation and drug toxicity screening
• Electrophysiological heterogeneity post-myocardial infarction
• Cardiac remodeling in heart failure

Key Contributions:

• Developed protocols for acute myocardial infarction modeling
• Validated engineered heart tissue implantation methods
• Investigated hypothermia-induced arrhythmogenic changes

Grants & Funding:

• British Heart Foundation: Cardiac gene therapy mechanisms post-MI (2017-2020)
• British Heart Foundation: Atrial remodelling in heart failure (2009-2013)