Our Postdocs at Weinstein 2025

The Martin Lab is thrilled to share highlights from the recent 2025 Weinstein Cardiovascular Development and Regeneration Conference in Milwaukee, where our immensely talented postdocs, Drs. Jeff Steimle and Wyatt Paltzer represented our lab with distinction th! The conference, a premier event in cardiovascular science, brings together leading researchers to discuss the latest advancements in heart development and regeneration each year. Our team was excited to be part of the vibrant exchange of ideas and groundbreaking discoveries.

Drs. Jeffrey D. Steimle, PhD (left) and Wyatt Paltzer, PhD (right), Integrative Physiology, Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Steimle delivered his presentation, “Restoring PITX2-dependent repression reduces atrial fibrillation risk,” sharing his latest work in the AF field. His presentation was met with great interest and generated multiple genomics discussions.

Dr. Steimle giving his talk at Weinstein 2025 at The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We are also incredibly proud to announce that Dr. Paltzer received the prestigious Additional Ventures Travel Award for his outstanding poster abstract. Wyatt's abstract, "Defining postnatal cardiomyocyte maturation stages using a transcriptional clock," detailed his exciting contributions to our understanding of heart development and maturation. This award is a testament to Wyatt's hard work and the impactful research being conducted in the Martin Lab.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Jeff and Wyatt for their successful participation and excellent representation of the Martin Lab. Events like the Weinstein Conference are vital for scientific collaboration and pushing the boundaries of cardiovascular research, and we are proud to contribute to this important mission! Stay tuned for more updates from the Martin Lab as we continue our pursuit of making important discoveries in cardiovascular science!