HRS Research Network

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the HRS Research Network, a dedicated platform to foster, facilitate, and support high-quality heart rhythm research through collaboration, exchange of insights and ideas, career development opportunities, and cultivating connections within the heart rhythm research community.

Why the HRS Research Network?

As the field of heart rhythm research continues to evolve and grow increasingly complex, deliberate efforts are required to cultivate strong communities of research experts, foster meaningful collaboration, and support the development of research studies that will advance heart rhythm care.

The HRS Research Network aims to serve as a central convener, bringing together the multidisciplinary heart rhythm research community dedicated to improving the lives of patients with heart rhythm disorders through groundbreaking research discoveries.

Anticipated Launch: Heart Rhythm 2026!

HRS Research Network at Heart Rhythm 2026

In its inaugural participation at Heart Rhythm 2026, the HRS Research Network hosts 3 interactive, and forward-looking research focused sessions:

Introduction to the HRS Research Network
Friday, April 24 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Room S504 - McCormick Place
In this session, participants will learn about the recently established HRS Research Network, and discover its strategic priorities, opportunities for investigators, as well as engagement strategies to support and foster emerging researchers.

EP Innovation Pathway with the EP Collaboratory and HRS Research Network
Saturday, April 25 | 8:00 -9:00 a.m. | S504 - McCormick Place
Research plays a critical role in driving heart rhythm care innovation. During this session, renown faculty will highlight opportunities within the EP Innovation Pathway and showcase training models designed to actively engage EP trainees in device development and technology innovation.

HRS Research Network: Fellows & Early Career Research Symposium
Saturday, April 25 | 2:30-5:00 p.m.| S504 - McCormick Place
Designed to bring together fellows and early career investigators with leading experts in clinical, basic, and translational EP research, this two-part symposium will explore emerging research priorities, AI and digital innovation, and proven mentor–mentee strategies. This complimentary event is included in your #HRS2026 registration, secure your spot today!

Together, we can strengthen our collaboration and advance the next generation of EP Research!
Join us for these exciting sessions.

What to Expect from the HRS Research Network?

The HRS Research Network aims to empower heart rhythm investigators supporting their research journey through connections, information sharing, career developments activities and networking opportunities.

This multi-year initiative will feature several key features, including:

A comprehensive educational curriculum encompassing basic, clinical, and translational research, addressing a wide range of research themes and support professional growth at every career stage.
A secure and member-accessible Heart Rhythm Researchers Repository, featuring member-managed profiles highlighting research interests, areas of expertise, and contact preferences, accessible through a secured log-in.
A Research Studies Connector, a dedicated platform to share basic, translational, and clinical research opportunities, and facilitate connections between investigators and studies aligned with their interests.
Dedicated networking opportunities providing meaningful opportunities for connections via events held in conjunctions with the Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions and HRX.

Stay tuned for more details!