Patrick Boyle, ICM Core Faculty Member and Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society for his exemplary contribution to cardiac arrhythmia research. Boyle was recognized with fellow inductees at the Awards and Recognition Ceremony at Heart Rhythms 2017 on May 12.  Boyle’s research includes computational modeling of the cardiac arrhythmia, custom-tailoring of treatment plans for persistent atrial fibrillation ablation based on patient-specific simulations, and exploring the feasibility of optogenetics-based alternatives to shock-based anti-arrhythmia therapy.

The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients — representing professionals in over 70 countries worldwide. The organization’s mission is to improve the care of patients by advancing research, education and optimal health care policies and standards.