Wojciech Zareba

Roles & Affiliations: Wojciech Zareba is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and the David Mortara Endowed Professor in Cardiology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He serves as Director of Heart Research and leads the Cardiology Division. His work focuses on cardiac arrhythmias, risk stratification, and ICD/CRT therapies.

Education:

• MD: Medical University of Lodz, Poland (1981)
• PhD in Cardiology: Medical University of Lodz, Poland (1988)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center (1991–1994)

Research Interests: Dr. Zareba’s research encompasses sudden cardiac death prevention, QT prolongation, device-based therapies (ICDs, CRT), and ECG biomarkers. His studies include the International LQTS Registry, MADIT trials, and clinical trials evaluating drug safety and arrhythmia risk. He emphasizes sex/gender differences and genetic factors in cardiac conditions.

Publications & Grants: Over 600 publications (29,000+ citations, Hirsch Index 75) and $33M+ in NIH/corporate grants. Notable contributions include the textbook Noninvasive Electrocardiology in Clinical Practice and editorial leadership of Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology.

Awards:

• Gold Medal of Polish Cardiac Society (2006)
• Del Mar Young Investigator Award (1998)
• Fellowships: American College of Cardiology (1996), European Society of Cardiology (2006)
• President, International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology (2005–2007)

Grants & Labs: Lead investigator on NIH-funded studies (e.g., MADIT-II, RAID trial) and corporate collaborations. His lab focuses on arrhythmia mechanisms and clinical translation. The TELEREH-HF trial demonstrated telerehabilitation benefits in heart failure patients.