Advancing cardiac modeling with the MICROCARD-2 Center of Excellence
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Announcing a new Center of Excellence (CoE), building on the groundbreaking advancements of the MICROCARD project.
This initiative is made possible with funding from the EuroHPC JU marking a continued initiative for advancing cardiac research and numerical modeling at the cellular scale.
The newly formed MICROCARD-2 CoE: Numerical modeling of cardiac electrophysiology at the cellular scale, will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research in cardiology and beyond. With its foundation rooted in the completion of the MICROCARD project—Simula’s second-largest EU-funded initiative to date—this CoE will continue pioneering work that began with the development of advanced cardiac electrophysiology models that were first developed at Simula.
The MICROCARD-2 CoE will focus on:
- Advancing numerical modeling techniques for studying cardiac electrophysiology at an unprecedented cellular scale.
- Enhancing simulation software for use by project partners and researchers in cardiology, with plans to extend its applicability to other biological systems such as nerves, muscles, the eye, and the brain.
The center aims to revolutionise our understanding of biological systems by providing precise, scalable tools for modeling and simulation. While the heart remains the primary focus, the CoE seeks to make this technology versatile for a broader range of biological applications.
With a duration of 2.5 years, the MICROCARD-2 CoE holds much promise for ongoing excellence in numerical modeling research, fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines.
Learn more about the concluded project and stay updated on the CoE: MICROCARD - Numerical modeling of cardiac electrophysiology at the cellular scale