Prof. dr. T.J. van Brakel

I performed my PhD training under supervision of profs Jos Maessen and Maurits Allessie in Maastricht, resulting in his thesis entitled "Epicardial Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation". I have experience with a number of different pre-clinical models of atrial remodeling and fibrillation, and aim to improve the understanding and treatment of this disorder through translational research. In addition, I am responsible for the clinical atrial fibrillation research performed at the Department of Cardiothoracic surgery, for which I collaborate with different departments in- and outside the LUMC. I am actively involved in our research projects by providing critical feedback and hands-on guidance in experimental surgical procedures.