About

The Dosdall Laboratory uses a combination of mapping techniques to understand the tissue level substrate remodeling that occurs in conditions such as chronic atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and myocardial infarct that lead to dangerous atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. In combination with our clinical collaborators, we develop translational approaches to diagnose and treat these conditions.

Meet the Blackwood Lab Team

Derek J. Dosdall, PhD

Assistant Professor

Ava Yektaeian Vaziri

Research Assistant and PhD Candidate

Muhammad Khan, PhD

Research Assistant Professor

Orvelin Roman, MVZ

Lab Manager and Veterinary Specialist

Sofia Ruiz Castillo

Research Assistant and PhD Candidate

Emmanuel Offei

Research Assistant and PhD Candidate

Ryo Nishinarita

Cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiology specialist

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Laura Valentina Salazar Rojas

Undergraduate Student

Sakura Stankey

Undergraduate Student

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Calvin Rolston

Undergraduate Student

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Travvon Dahle

Undergraduate Student

Mentorship and Training

Dr. Dosdall has a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists.

More than 100 publications were authored by trainees or junior faculty under his mentorship and many of them were supported by competitive career development training grants. Ten of his mentees have moved on to independent faculty positions.

For translational and basic science research job opportunities please contact Derek.Dosdall@utah.edu(please include your CV and potential referees).

Front Row: Ava Yektaeian Vaziri, Sofia Ruiz Castillo, Sakura Stanley | Middle Row: Muhammad Khan, Derek Dosdall, Emmanuel Offei | Back Row: Orvelin Roman, Ryo Nishinarita