Dr Christopher Semsarian

Dr Christopher Semsarian is a cardiologist with a specific research focus on the genetic basis of cardiovascular disease. A focus area of their research is the investigation and prevention of sudden cardiac death in young people, particularly amongst children and young adults.

Dr Semsarian's research program sits at the interface of basic science, clinical research and public health, with the ultimate goal to prevent the complications of genetic heart diseases. Their work has shown that sudden cardiac deaths in young people are often due to genetic or inherited defects.

Dr Semsarian's research uses genetic information to improve diagnosis, to initiate prevention and treatment strategies early in life and to help improve prognosis. They have published over 280 peer-reviewed scientific publications in high-ranking cardiovascular and general medical journals.