Our Work

Our mission is to identify families with an inherited risk of heart rhythm problems and to improve clinical and genetic assessment in those families. Our work is supported by a number of awards and grants. Learn more about Greg Webster's work via his National Center for Biotechnology Information bibliography.

Research Studies for Patients & Families

Our research focuses on the following diseases:

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation
• Sudden Cardiac Death
• Other Forms of Heart Rhythm Disease (Long QT Syndrome and Cardiomyopathies)

Participation in our studies involves the following:

• Informed consent
  During the informed consent process, we will explain the purpose of the study, how long it will last, and the risks and benefits.  We will ask you to sign a consent form if you decide to participate.
• Medical information and family history
  We will ask permission to obtain relevant medical records from your doctor, particularly any cardiologist/heart doctor that you may have seen.  We will also ask you questions regarding your family history.
• Blood sample
  We may ask for a blood sample or saliva sample from participants in our study. This sample will be used to isolate DNA, a molecule that contains genetic information. If you are not in the Chicago area, we can send you a collection kit with instructions and return packaging.  If a blood sample is needed, you can have it drawn at your next doctor’s appointment or have your blood drawn at your local lab.

If you are interested in participating in one of our research studies or would like more information please contact Greg Webster, MD, MPH, at 312-227-2525.