Bernd Nilius
Electrophysiology
KU Leuven
About
Bernd Nilius works in Electrophysiology affiliated with KU Leuven.
Bernd Nilius is Professor Emeritus at KU Leuven in the Department of Molecular Cell Biology. He previously served as Full Professor of Physiology at KU Leuven from 1993 to 2010. His research includes the discovery of T-type Ca²⁺ channels in cardiac cells and studies on ion channels in cardiovascular contexts.
Research focus
T-type calcium channels in cardiac cellsCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasTRP channels in cardiovascular researchIon channel modulation in heart muscleChannelopathies in cardiology
Impact
642 pubs · 45,284 cites · h-index 113
Training
Dr. sc. (Ph.D. in Physiology)
Martin Luther University Halle
1978
Dipl. Math.
Martin Luther University Halle
1975
M.D.
Martin Luther University Halle
1970
Affiliations
Work Experience
Professor Emeritus
KU Leuven · 2010 - Present
Full Professor of Physiology
KU Leuven · 1993 - 2010
Director of the Center of Excellence TRP Channels
KU Leuven · 2005 - 2010
Leader Max Planck Research Group Mol Cell Physiology
Max Planck Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen · 1992 - 1993
Full Professor of Physiology and Chairman
Medical University Erfurt · 1990 - 1991