Rate Professor Bruce Lerman

Academic Profile

Academic Background: M.D., George Washington University, 1978; B.A. in Biology, Clark University, 1974.

Research Interests: Cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmia mechanisms, and catheter ablation techniques.

Appointments: Hilda Altschul Master Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine; Chief, Division of Cardiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Awards: American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award (2015); Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society.

Publications:

• Over 200 articles in Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm.

Additional Contributions: Pioneered ablation techniques for ventricular tachycardia; trains fellows in electrophysiology.