Nationality: Brazilian
Age:24
Cellphone:(11)994747529
email: junior.gomes@ufabc.edu.br
CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/0643445912582982
Advisor: Prof.PhD João Salinet
I am a Master’s student in the Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at the Federal University of ABC (PPG EBM-UFABC). I hold a technical degree in Chemistry (from Dr. Celso Giglio Technical School) and a Higher Education degree in Biomedical Systems Technology (from Osasco College of Technology – Mayor Hirant Sanazar). Currently, I am also pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering at the Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (UNIVESP).
At HEartLab, the focus of my work is the study and characterization of the mechanisms underlying the generation and maintenance of complex cardiac arrhythmias, with an emphasis on atrial fibrillation (AF), using voltage mapping as the primary approach. This technique allows for the assessment of cardiac tissue through the analysis of electrical amplitude, investigating its dynamics and evolution throughout the cardiac cycle, as well as identifying potential arrhythmogenic substrates. By analyzing the electrical amplitude of epicardial tissue signals, it is possible to detect low-voltage areas—associated with fat, fibrous tissue, and scar tissue—that may trigger or sustain AF.
By integrating optical mapping into the study—a method considered the gold standard in cardiac electrophysiology—we can perform a multimodal analysis that provides robust insights for interpreting electrical signals and understanding the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, particularly those related to complex patterns driving AF initiation and maintenance. The ultimate goal is to refine existing clinical voltage mapping techniques for the characterization of arrhythmogenic tissue.
Hobbies: reading, writing, and traveling