Institute for Experimental Medical Research, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal

Current research focus

How anchoring of Na+ transporting proteins to the cytoskeleton influences Na+ transporter function and cardiomyocyte function

Research projects

Project manager

• Targeting of Na⁺ transporting proteins determines cardiac contractility and rhythm

Collaborator

• Crosstalk between transport proteins that control intracellular sodium in cardiomyoctyes
• Heart failure protein interaction
• Identification and modulation of signaling complexes involved in hypertrophy and heart failure
• Electrical remodelling in heart failure
• L-type Ca2+ current inhibition for prevention of triggered arrhythmias