Gezim Bala

Gezim Bala is a cardiovascular researcher at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in Heart Rhythm Management and Cardiovascular Diseases. With over 169 research outputs and a Scopus h-index of 16, his work focuses on Atrial Fibrillation, Brugada Syndrome, and Medical Imaging applications in cardiology.

• 2025: 18 publications
• 2024: 29 publications
• 2023: 29 publications
• 2022: 24 publications

Research trends highlight hybrid ablation techniques, novel catheter technologies, and genotype-phenotype correlations in inherited arrhythmia syndromes. His work frequently employs 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography and PET/CT imaging for clinical assessments.

• Key Awards:
  • Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award (2023)
  • Young Investigator Award (2014, 2016)
  • Best Poster in Category (2013)

Active in workshop presentations and scientific conferences, Bala has contributed to ESC guidelines updates and collaborated on atherosclerosis imaging projects using 18F-anti-VCAM-1 Nanobody technology. His academic career spans multiple institutions while maintaining a primary affiliation with Clinical Sciences UZB.