Wagdi, A., Malan, D., Sathyanarayanan, U., Beauchamp, J. S., Vogt, M., Zipf, D., Beiert, T., Mansuroglu, B., Dusend, V., Meininghaus, M., Schneider, L., Kalthof, B., Wiegert, J. S., König, G. M., Kostenis, E., Patejdl, R., Sasse, P., & Bruegmann, T. (2022). Selective optogenetic control of Gq signaling using human Neuropsin. Nature Communications, 13, 1765.
HEART BEAT RESEARCH CENTER
Where Cardiac ScienceMeets Global Impact
Advancing the future of cardiovascular health through pioneering research, global collaboration, and scientific excellence.
ABOUT HEART BEAT RESEARCH CENTER
A Scientific Lighthouse for Cardiovascular Discovery
Heart Beat Research Center is one of the Middle East's leading cardiac research institutions—uniting world-class scientists, advanced technologies, and a mission to elevate global heart health.
Our center serves as a hub for discovery, where innovative studies, future-focused research programs, and international scientific collaborations shape the next era of cardiology.
15+
World-Class Researchers
100+
Research Publications
Global
Scientific Impact
Leading
Middle East Institution
MEET OUR RESEARCHERS
Meet the Minds Shaping the Future of Cardiology
Heart Beat Research Center is driven by a distinguished scientific team whose expertise shapes our global contributions to cardiovascular medicine.
Research Center Director
Prof. Dr. Mervat Aboelmaaty
Research Advisors
Prof. Dr. Amir Abdelwahab
Prof. Dr. Rania Samir
Prof. Dr. John Kamel
Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Saed
prof. Dr. Ahmed Wagdi
prof. Dr. Salah Alahwany
Clinical Research Coordinator
Hamed Gaber
Working Research Group
Dr. Mohamed El Alfy
Dr. Mohamed El Mosalmi
Dr. Ahmed Rosasy
Dr. Omar Nada
Dr. Eman Samir
Dr. Samir Sorour
Dr. Eman Nasr
Dr. Ahmed Samy
Dr. Ahmed Abdelnaser
Committee Members
Dr. Diaa Marzouk
Committee Chairman
Dr. Rania Samir
Committee Vice-Chairman
Dr. Samir Sorour
Committee Rapporteur
Dr. Hany Samir
Noha Wahba
Our team includes cardiologists, biomedical scientists, clinical investigators, and global collaborators recognized for their scientific impact.
They bring diverse perspectives from the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and the GCC—united by one mission: advancing human heart health.
GLOBAL AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Recognized Globally for Scientific Excellence
Heart Beat Research Center has earned international awards in cardiovascular innovation, clinical research excellence, and scientific contribution.
Our teams are consistently honored by global medical organizations for pushing the boundaries of cardiac science.
Cardiovascular Innovation
Recognized for groundbreaking research methodologies
Clinical Research Excellence
Honored for impactful clinical studies
Scientific Contribution
Awarded for advancing global cardiology
OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO GLOBAL CARDIOLOGY
Driving Global Advancements in Cardiovascular Medicine
From groundbreaking research in heart failure and arrhythmias to advanced imaging, genetics, and cardiac prevention, our scientific contributions continue to shape global guidelines, clinical protocols, and patient outcomes.
Shaping Global Guidelines
Our research influences international clinical protocols and patient care worldwide
Heart Failure Research
Arrhythmia Studies
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Genetics
Cardiac Prevention
Scientific Publications
Peer-reviewed research and academic contributions
Rebs, S., Sedaghat-Hamedani, F., Kayvanpour, E., Huebscher, D., Wagdi, A., Hasenfuss, G., Meder, B., & Streckfuss-Boemeke, K. (2021). RBM20-mutations induce disturbed splicing of calcium relevant genes and guides clinically therapy in different cardiomyopathies. European Heart Journal, 42(Supplement_1), ehab724.3238.
Samir, R., Tawfik, M., El Missiri, A.M., El Shahid, G., Maaty, M.A. and El Sayed, M. (2012), Assessment of Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony Using Real Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: A Comparative Study to Doppler Tissue Imaging. Echocardiography, 29: 173-181.
Diaa Gabra, M., Habiba, S., Nabih, M. A. M., & Allam, L. (2025). Coronary Artery Occlusion During Radiofrequency Ablation in a 2-Year-Old Boy. JACC: Case Reports, 30(13).
Allam, L. E., Nabih, M. A., Helal, M. B., Allam, A. R., & Ali, A. N. (2025). The Impact of High Burden Idiopathic Premature Ventricular Contractions in Pediatric versus Adult Populations. A Retrospective Cohort Study. Pediatric Cardiology.
Garg, K., Satti, D. I., Yadav, R., Brumfield, J., Akwanalo, C. O., Mesubi, O. O., Cooper, L. A., Nabih, M. A., Sogade, F., Bloomfield, G. S., Jackson, L. R., & Spragg, D. (2024). Global Health Inequities in Electrophysiology Care: A State-of-the-Art Review. JACC: Advances, 3(12P2).
Zipf, D., Vogt, M., Sathyanarayanan, U., Wagdi, A., Riebeling, J., Patejdl, R., & Bruegmann, T. (2025). Direct Stimulation of Gastric Smooth Muscle Cells via Gq Proteins With Light. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 37(6), e70028.
Wegener, J. W., Wagdi, A., Wagner, E., Katschinski, D. M., Hasenfuss, G., Bruegmann, T., & Lehnart, S. E. (2021). The RyR2-R2474S Mutation Sensitizes Cardiomyocytes and Hearts to Catecholaminergic Stress-Induced Oxidation of the Mitochondrial Glutathione Pool. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 777770.
Vogt, M., Schulz, B., Wagdi, A., Lebert, J., van Belle, G. J., Christoph, J., Bruegmann, T., & Patejdl, R. (2021). Direct optogenetic stimulation of smooth muscle cells to control gastric contractility. Theranostics, 11(11), 5569-5584.
Warda, H., Elshorbagy, M., Habib, A. K., Wagdi, A., Mihailidou, A. S., & Warda, M. (2020). Blood pressure measurement protocol determines hypertension phenotypes in a Middle Eastern population. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 22(11), 1995-2003.
Shaheen, A. A., Kamal, A., & Wagdi, A. (2017). Subcutaneous Pre-Sternal Tunneling of Contra lateral Left Ventricular Lead of CRTP. In Search of a Perfect Outfit. Journal of Cardiology & Current Research, 8(3), 00280.
Samir, R., Diab, O. A., Morttada, A., & Aboulmaaty, M. (2011). Permanent pacing in infants and children: A single center experience in implantation and follow up. Egyptian Heart Journal, 63(3–4), 183–189.
Sorour, S., El-Rossassy, A., Shabib, A. S., Mustafa, G. D., Mikhail, K., Assaad, H. S., Elseidy, S., Samir, E., Ashraf, R., & Aboulmaaty, M. (2025). FETAL AND MATERNAL OUTCOMES IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH ARRHYTHMIAS: IS PRETERM LABOR MORE COMMON? A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS. Heart Rhythm O2, 6(9), 1477
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Research Published Worldwide
Our scientific publications appear in leading international journals across major cardiovascular fields, including:
Interventional cardiology
Preventive cardiology
Cardiac imaging
Cardiovascular genetics
Heart failure therapies
CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
Sharing Knowledge at the World's Biggest Cardiology Conferences
Heart Beat Research Center researchers actively present at ACC, ESC, AHA, and major global scientific gatherings—sharing data, leading workshops, and collaborating with the international cardiology community.
ACC
ESC
AHA
major global scientific gatherings
WHY HEART BEAT RESEARCH CENTER
Why Heart Beat Research Center Leads the Future
A global team of elite cardiac researchers
Evidence-based and high-impact scientific methodology
Advanced research technologies & cardiac imaging labs
Strong international collaborations
Continuous publication in peer-reviewed journals
Commitment to advancing global heart health
