Antony Workman

Biography

Tony Workman graduated in 1988 with a BSc in Animal Physiology from London University. Awarded PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology, De Montfort University, Leicester, 1996. Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Glasgow University, 1996, investigating effects of adenosine on atrioventricular nodal and atrial cellular electrophysiology. Awarded British Heart Foundation Basic Science Lectureship in 2001, investigating human atrial cellular electrophysiological remodelling in atrial fibrillation. Appointed non-clinical lecturer in 2001. Awarded Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, 2004. Co-ordinator of intercalated degree in Cardiovascular Studies, and PhD supervisor. Renewed BHF lectureship 2006, investigating human atrial pharmacological remodelling by beta-blockers. Secured tenured post at Glasgow University in 2006. Appointed Senior Lecturer in 2010.

Research Interest

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a disorder of the rhythm of the heart's upper chambers. This disease affects ~1% of the general population, and decreases their life expectancy. My research aims to improve our understanding of the electrophysiological and molecular mechanisms of AF, in the hope that this will lead to more effective treatments.