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2026 Myofilament Meeting Program

Presenter Logistics:

Our projectors are all HD widescreen format, so presenters should prepare their Powerpoint in the 16:9 format.
Posters must be portrait-oriented and no larger than 36"(H) X 48"(W).

Program Organizing Committee:

  • Henk Granzier (Chair), PhD, Professor, University of Arizona
  • Elisabetta Brunello, PhD, King’s College London
  • Brandon J. Biesiadecki, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University
  • Anthony Cammarato, PhD, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Jonathan Kirk, PhD, Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago
  • Aikaterini Kontrogianni-Konstantopoulos, PhD, Professor, University of Maryland
  • Micheal Regnier, PhD, Professor, University of Washington
  • Jolanda van der Velden, PhD, Professor, Amsterdam UMC
  • David Warshaw, PhD, Professor, University of Vermont

Conference Coordinator: 

  • Cara Deery, MPH, University of Arizona

ECI Committee: ​

  • K.C. Woulfe, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • David Barefield, PhD, Assistant Professor, Loyola University Chicago
    ECI Committee will organize the ECI Symposium on Saturday, May 23rd 

Local Organizing Committee:

  • Brett Colson, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Arizona (Chair)
  • Samantha Harris, PhD, Professsor, University of Arizona
  • Jil Tardiff, MD, PhD, Professor, University of Arizona
  • Carter Ralphe, MD, Professor, University of Wisconsin 
  • Sakthivel Sadayappan, PhD, Professor and Department Head, University of Arizona
  • Tae-Jeong Song, PhD, Assistant Research Professor, University of Arizona

Getting around Tucson:

The Marriott is located just a 5-minute walk away from the Harvill Auditorium and other Tucson and University of Arizona campus attractions. You'll find plenty of restaurants, bars, and museums within walking distance, and you can also take advantage of the free Sunlink streetcar, which stops just outside of the Marriott.  

Must-see activities to enjoy during your time in Tucson include: 

  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum: Immerse yourself in the heart of the Sonoran Desert at this world-renowned attraction. The Desert Museum offers a unique blend of experiences, featuring a zoo with native wildlife, a stunning botanical garden, an art gallery with regional works, engaging natural history exhibits, and even an aquarium. It’s a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore the diverse beauty and ecology of Southern Arizona.

  • Pima Air and Space Museum: Discover one of the world’s largest aerospace museums, featuring over 400 aircraft and spacecraft displayed across 80 acres. From vintage planes to modern marvels, this museum offers a fascinating journey through aviation and space exploration history. Guided tours and interactive exhibits make it a captivating experience for all ages. Take advantage of special pricing for Myofilament Meeting attendees by adding your tickets during registration.

  • Tucson's Biosphere 2: the world's largest earth science experiment. Explore a 3.14-acre living laboratory where cutting-edge research unfolds across diverse ecosystems--including a rainforest, ocean, mangrove, desert, and the Landscape Evolution Laboratory. 

  • Center for Creative Photography: The Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, is recognized as one of the world’s finest academic art museums and study centers for the history of photography. The Center opened in 1975, following a meeting between the University President John Schaefer and Ansel Adams. Beginning with the archives of five living master photographers—Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, and Frederick Sommer—the collection has grown to include 270 archival collections.