Anne B. Curtis MD

Anne Curtis

Anne B. Curtis
MD

Charles and Mary Bauer Professor and Chair & SUNY Distinguished Professor

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Cardiology; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Contact Information
Buffalo General Medical Center
100 High Street, D2-76
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 716-859-4828
Fax: 716-859-4850
abcurtis@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

As a clinician actively involved in patient care, I see patients in my office at 1020 Youngs Road, suite 110 in suburban Amherst, as well as in the Conventus Medical Office Building on the downtown Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. My specialty is clinical cardiac electrophysiology, which is the field of cardiology that deals with arrhythmias and implantable devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. We have assembled a team of cardiac electrophysiologists who work closely together, so that patients who are evaluated for cardiac arrhythmias in our practice have access to state-of-the-art procedures such as catheter ablation and implantable cardiac electrical devices. I was personally involved in the development of national guidelines for patient care in the treatment of atrial fibrillation from 2004 to 2011, and I am on the writing committee for the upcoming national guideline on ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

As the chair of the Department of Medicine at the University at Buffalo, I am involved in the education of residents and fellows as well as clinical research, in addition to my administrative responsibilities. My research focus is electrophysiology and pacing, including implantable device therapy and clinical trials in atrial fibrillation. I am the principal investigator on a study of heart failure patients with atrioventricular block entitled the Block HF Trial, the results of which have recently been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. I have been involved in clinical trials for over 25 years which have led to close to 300 publications. I am a member of a number of prominent professional organizations, and I am the current President of the Association of University Cardiologists.

On a national level, I have held numerous national leadership roles, including serving as president of the Heart Rhythm Society. I have also chaired the American College of Cardiology’s Clinical Electrophysiology Committee and the Food and Drug Administration’s Circulatory System Devices Panel. I currently serve as an associate editor of one of the key journals in the field of cardiology, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Education and Training:
  • Other, Harvard School of Public Health Program for Chiefs of Clinical Services, Harvard School of Public Health Program for Chiefs of Clinical Services (2011)
  • Other, Fellow, Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM), ELAM, Fellow, Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (2007)
  • Fellowship, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Duke University Medical Center (1986)
  • Fellowship, cardiovascular disease, Duke University Medical Center (1985)
  • Residency, internal medicine, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1982)
  • MD, Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1979)
  • BA, Chemistry, Rutgers University, Summa Cum Laude (1975)

Employment:
  • SUNY Distinguished professor, Medicine, State University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2016-present)
  • UB Distinguished Professor, Medicine, Univeristy at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013-present)
  • President & CEO, UBMD Internal Medicine (2010-present)
  • Professor, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010-present)
  • Professor, Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine (2005–2010)
  • Professor, Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine (1997–2005)
  • Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine (1992–1997)
  • Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine (1987–1992)
  • Instructor, Medicine, University of Florida (1986–1987)

Awards and Honors:
  • Buffalo Business First’s Power 150 Women (#24) (2021)
  • Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” (#94) (2021)
  • America’s Top Doctors (2020)
  • Castle Connolly: 2020 Exceptional Women in Medicine (2020)
  • Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” (#108) (2020)
  • Buffalo Business First’s “Power 250” (#133) (2019)
  • Buffalo Business First’s “Power 125” (#39) (2019)
  • Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine (2019)
  • Buffalo Business First “Power 125” Woman (#39) (2018)
  • America‘s Top Doctors (Castle Connolly) (2018)
  • Buffalo Business First’s 2016 Power 250: Western New York’s Most Influential Women (#32) (2016)
  • Buffalo Business First’s 2016 Power 250: Western New York’s Most Influential People (2016)
  • One Hundred Most Powerful Women in Western New York (#34; Business First) (2015)
  • Business First's 2015 Power 250 - Most Influential Business Leaders (2015)
  • Business First's Who Who in Healthcare (2014)
  • Buffalo 612' C-Level Executive Award (2012)
  • Walter Bleifeld Memorial Award for Distinguished Contribution in Clinical Research in Cardiology (2012)
  • Distinguished Service Award, Heart Rhythm Society (2012)
  • Health Care 50, Buffalo, NY (2012)
  • Western New York Woman of Influence (2012)
  • Distinguished Fellowship Award, World Congress on Heart Disease (2010)
  • America's Top Doctors (2010)
  • Association of University Cardiologists (2009)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (1978)
  • Sigma Xi (1975)
  • Summa cum Laude with High Honors in Chemistry (1975)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (1974)
  • One Hundred Most Powerful Women in Western New York (#34; Business First)

Research Expertise:
  • Atrial fibrillation: Clinical trials in the prevention and management of atrial fibrillation
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillators: Management of patients with ICDs Clinical trials in the prevention of sudden cardiac death
  • Pacemakers: Management of patients with pacemakers Cardiac resynchronization therapy
  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Ventricular tachycardia: Diagnosis and management

UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
  • Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • September 2011–September 2016
    Academic Administrative Units in Primary Care
    Health Resources and Services Admin
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $765,239

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Beck H, Curtis AB. (2020) Sex Differences in Electrocardiology. In: Anti-bradycardia Pacing. Elsevier: Academic Press, 829-834.
  • Curtis AB, Poole JE. (2019) In: The Right Response to Nonresponse to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. , 2604-2606.

Abstracts:

  • Quigley BM, Curtis AB, Chaskes MJ, Firth, R, White KL, Lackner JM. (2018) Fears of the unknown and bodily sensations predicted patient reported cardiac symptoms in an atrial fibrillation patient. (Apr)

Professional Memberships:
  • President, Association of University Cardiologists (2017–2018)
  • AAMC; Council on Faculty Practice, American Association of Medical Colleges (2017–present)
  • American College of Physicians - Master (2017–present)
  • Council on Faculty Practice, American Association of Medical Colleges (2017–present)
  • HRS: Chair of Maintenance of Certification Working Group (2016–2018)
  • President, Cardiac Electrophysiology Society; President, Cardiac Electrophysiology Society (2016–2017)
  • Vice President, Association of University Cardiologists (2016–2017)
  • ACC/AHA representative on the ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline; ACC/AHA representative on the ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline for 2016-Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (VA/SCD) Guideline Writing Committee (2016–present)
  • HRS Electrophysiology Board Certification Task Force (2015–present)
  • Women in EP; Co-Chair (2015–present)
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology Society; HRS Nominations Subcommittee, Vice President (2014–2016)
  • HRS Financial Viability Task Force; HRS Financial Viability Task Force (2014–present)
  • AAMS Council of Faculty & Academic Societies (CFAS); AOM representative (2013–2016)
  • TEAM Initiative (The Evolution of Anticoagulation Management) for the American College of Cardiology Foundation, Chair (2013–2015)
  • HRS Communications Committee (2012–2014)
  • Heart Rhythm Society Journal Subcommittee, Chair (2012–2014)
  • Heart Rhythm Journal Editor-in-Chief Search Committee, Chair (2012–2013)
  • Buffalo Niagara Regional Board of the American Heart Association (2012–present)
  • ACC New Era for Atrial Fibrillation Advisory Board, Co-Chair (2011–2012)
  • American College of Physicians - Fellow (2011–present)
  • ACC Council on Academic Cardiology (2010–2013)
  • HRS Ethics Committee, Chair (2010–2012)
  • HRS Relationships with Industry Task Force (2010–2011)
  • HRS Governance Committee (2009–2011)
  • HRS Awards Subcommittee (2009–2011)
  • ACC CardioSurve Research Panel (2009–2011)
  • Advisory Committee for the ACCF CME Educational Initiative, "A New ERA: Evidence-based Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation" (2009–present)
  • AHA Executive Leadership Committee, Go Red for Heart, Tampa-St. Petersburg (2008–2009)
  • HRS Task Force on Lead Performance Recommendationsw (2008–2009)
  • Great Explorations Advisory Panel, St. Petersburg, FL (2008–present)
  • HRS President's Council, Chair (2007–2008)
  • HRS Audit Committee, Chair (2007–2008)
  • HRS Awards Subcommittee, Chair (2007–present)
  • HRS Women's Leadership Initiative, Chair (2007–present)
  • European Society of Cardiology, 2007 Heart Failure Congress, Berlin, abstract grader (2007–present)
  • HRS AF 360 Initiative, Chair (2006–2008)
  • HRS Audit Committee (2006–2007)
  • HRS Governance Committee, Chair (2006–2007)
  • HRS Nominations Subcommittee, Chair (2006–2007)
  • ACC 56th Annual Scientific Sessions, Electrophysiology Spotlight Session, Co Chair (2006–2007)
  • Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) (2006–present)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty Board on Cardiovascular Disease (2005–2008)
  • Heart Rhythm Foundation Executive Committee (2005–2006)
  • European Heart Rythm Association (EHRA) Advisory Board (2005–2006)
  • ACCF Clinial Electrophysiology Committee (2005–2006)
  • HRS, Presidency (2005–2006)
  • HRS Executive Committee, Chair (2005–2006)
  • HRS Annual Scientific Sessions Program Committee (2005–2006)
  • HRS Coding Subcommittee (2005–2006)
  • HRS Committee on Health Policy (2005–2006)
  • National Forum on Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Executive Commttee (2005–2006)
  • Association of Professors of Cardiology (2005–present)
  • HRS Marketing Committee, Chair (2004–2005)
  • HRS President Elect (formerly NASPE) (2004–2005)
  • American Heart Association (AHA) (2004–present)
  • ACC Cardiac Care Team Committee (2003–2006)
  • AHA Council on Clinical Cardiology Program Committee (2003–2005)
  • NASPE/Heart Rhythm Society Relocation Task Force (2003–2004)
  • NASPE ICD/Biventricular Pacing Competency Task Force (2003–2004)
  • NASPE Program Committee, Chair (2003–2004)
  • NASPE, First Vice President (2003–2004)
  • NASPE Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Task Force (2002–2004)
  • NASPE Program Committee, Co-Chair (2002–2003)
  • NASPE, Second Vice President (2002–2003)
  • NASPE International Positioning Task Force (2002–2003)
  • NASPE Health Policy Committee, Chair (2002–2003)
  • NASPE ICD Implantation Training Task Force (2002–present)
  • NASPE Finance Committee (2002–present)
  • ACC Electrophysiology Spotlight Session Planning Subcommittee (2002–present)
  • NASPE Education Task Force, Co-Chair (2002–present)
  • NASPE Practice Guidelines Subcommittee of the Committee on the Development of Position Statements (2001–2002)
  • NASPE Web Site Steering Committee (2000–2002)
  • Women and Heart Disease Task Force, State of Florida (2000–2002)
  • NASPE Committee on Health Policy (2000–2002)
  • NASPE Continuing Medical Education Committee, Chair (1999–2002)
  • NASPE Web Site Committee (1999–2002)
  • NASPE Web Site Editorial Board (1999–2002)
  • NASPE Long Range Planning Committee (1999–2002)
  • Scientific Committee, XIth World Symposium on Cardiac Pacing & Electrophysiology, abstract grader (1999–present)
  • ACC Clinical Electrophysiology Committee, Chair (1998–2005)
  • NASPE Ad Hoc Task Force to Examine Credentialling & Accreditation (1998–2001)
  • NASPE Continuing Medical Education Committee, Co-Chair (1998–1999)
  • NASPE Continuing Medical Education Committee, Primary Care Subcommittee (1998–1999)
  • NASPE Nominations and Awards Committee (1998–1999)
  • North Florida Arrhythmia Society, Organizer & President (1998–present)
  • NASPE Board of Trustees (1997–2008)
  • NASPE Subcommittee on the NASPE Electrophysiology Review Course (1997–2005)
  • NASPE Program Committee (1996–2002)
  • AHA Electrocardiography & Arrythmia Committee (1996–2002)
  • ACC Electrocardiology Committee (1996–1999)
  • Florida Arrhythmia Society, Chair of the Membership Committee (1996–1998)
  • Florida Arrhythmia Society, Organizing Committee (1996–1997)
  • ACC abstract grader (1996–present)
  • NASPExAM Committee, Electrophysiology Subcommittee (1995–2002)
  • NASPE Continuing Medical Education Committee (1995–1996)
  • AHA abstract grader (1995–present)
  • NASPE Fellowship Training Program Directors Committee (1994–present)
  • NASPE Electrophysiology Technical Advisory Panel (1993–1999)
  • AHA Council on Clinical Cardiology (1992–present)
  • ACC Electrophysiology Technical Advisory Panel (1991–1992)
  • American Federation for Clinical Research (1990–present)
  • North American Society of Pacing & Electrophysiology (now Heart Rhythm Society) (1989–present)
  • ACC Electrophysiology/ECG Committee (1988–1994)
  • American College of Cardiology (ACC); Fellow Past Chair, Electrophysiology Committee (1987–present)
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Presentations:
  • "Late-Breaking Clinical Trials" American College of Cardiology 70th Annual Scientific Session (2021)
  • "The Future Role of Health Technology in Atrial Fibrillation" American College of Cardiology 70th Annual Scientific Session (2021)
  • "Clinical Trials Research: Upping Your Game: “Distinguishing Good from Bad Research" American College of Cardiology, virtual meeting (2021)
  • "Clinical Trials Research: Upping Your Game: Panel Discussion: “Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned in My Career" American College of Cardiology, virtual meeting (2021)
  • "Updated Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation" 48th Annual International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, CardioEgypt 2021, virtual meeting (2021)
  • "Clinical Trials Research: Upping Your Game: “Ethics of Clinical Research: Patients and Investigators”" American College of Cardiology, virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Change Practice in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); Japanese Circulation Society , virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Change Practice: Biventricular Pacing Is Preferred over Conventional RV Pacing in Patients with Advanced AV Block and LVEF of <50%" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Biventricular Pacing Is Preferred over Conventional RV Pacing in Patients with Advanced AV Block and LVEF of <50%" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Controversies in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs)" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Conventional RV Pacemakers in Patients with AV Conduction Disturbances and Low LVEF Should Be Upgraded to Biventricular Pacemakers at the Time of Battery Exchange even when Heart Failure Symptoms Are Mild" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Recent Advances in Cardiac Implantable Devices" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Recent Advances in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy" 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS2020); virtual meeting (2020)
  • "Clinical Update: Incorporating New Data from CASTLE-AF, CABANA, and VEST into Clinical Practice" Arrhythmia Symposium; Women in EP (2020)
  • "Debate: “Is EF Good Enough for ICD Decision Making?" Arrhythmia Symposium; Women in EP (2020)
  • "Utilization of Guideline-directed Device Therapies In Heart Failure Patients: Real-world Analysis Using Electronic Health Record Data" Association of University Cardiologists Annual Meeting; Association of University Cardiologists (2020)
  • "Atrial Fibrillation Management: From Basic Research to Clinical" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2019)
  • "ECGs and EGMs in Real-Time" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2019)
  • "Rapid Fire: Hearts Prone to Misfire: Management of Arrhythmias in Challenging Cardiomyopathies" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2019)
  • "Controversies in Arrhythmia Therapy: What are the Knowledge Gaps?" Venice Arrhythmias 2019; Venice Arrhythmias (2019)
  • "Current Status of Recently Introduced Therapies for Cardiac Arrhythmias Management" Venice Arrhythmias 2019; Venice Arrhythmias (2019)
  • "Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in 2019: How to Decide Which Patients Benefit" 13th Annual Cardiovascular Update; Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute (2019)
  • "ICD and CRT: Patient Selection" European Society of Cardiology Congress 2019; European Society of Cardiology (2019)
  • "New AHA Strategies to Empower Patients and Providers/How Simplifying Guidelines Application Can Improve Adherence" 74th Brazilian Congress of Cardiology; Brazilian Congress of Cardiology (2019)
  • "The Complex Interrelations between Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure" NHLBI Atrial Fibrillation Working Group Virtual Workshop; NHLBI (2019)
  • "Key Points from the AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death" 28th Annual International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Update 2019 (2019)
  • "Update on the Management of Syncope 2019" 28th Annual International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Update 2019; International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (2019)
  • "Clinical Trials Research: Lay of the Land" American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "Clinical Trials Research: Upping Your Game" American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "HRS Physician Leadership Session" Heart Rhythm Society 40th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2019)
  • "Managing Arrhythmias in HF Patients - Insights from Recent Clinical Trials: A Clinical Trialist Perspective" Heart Rhythm Society 40th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society; Heart Rhythm Society (2019)
  • "Meet with the Experts: Electrophysiology" American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "My Pathway to Clinical Trials Leadership" American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "Pacing Strategies for Heart Failure: A 2019 Update" Heart Rhythm Society 40th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2019)
  • "SEx Disparities in ICD/CRT Use" Heart Rhythm Society 40th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2019)
  • "How to Work with Your Administrator" Association of Professors of Medicine New Chairs Program; Association of Professors of Medicine; New Chairs Program (2019)
  • "Late Breaking Clinical Trials" American College of Cardiology 68th Annual Scientific Sessions; American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "Perspectives on CABANA, CASTLE AF, VEST and ORBITA" American College of Cardiology 68th Annual Scientific Sessions; American College of Cardiology; American College of Cardiology (2019)
  • "Translating Clinical and Translational Research into Guidelines for Use by the General Public" CTSI Workshop on Science Communication; CTSI; CTSI (2019)
  • "What subgroups of patients benefited with ablation?" NHLBI Working Group on Atrial Fibrillation Webinar; NHLBI (2019)
  • "Role of Ablation in Patients with AF: Patient Selection and Outcomes" The Annual International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology; International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology; CardioEgypt (2019)
  • "Sudden Cardiac Death: Overview 2019" The Annual International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology; The Annual International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology; CardioEgypt (2019)
  • "Update on the Management of Syncope 2019" The Annual International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology; Egyptian Society of Cardiology; CardioEgypt (2019)
  • "Advanced Heart Monitoring: How Will Physicians Manage Data?”" Digital Health Summit, Consumer Electronics Show (2019)
  • "35-year-old Man with Cardiac Arrest following a Missed Dialysis Session" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association; American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions (2018)
  • "Cancer Chemotherapy and Arrhythmias" 31st Annual International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (2018)
  • "Improvement in Quality of Care for Atrial Fibrillation in Get With The Guidelines-Atrial Fibrillation (GWTG-AF)" 31st Annual International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; International Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (2018)
  • "The Role of Cardiac Devices in Chronic Heart Failure: The Heart Failure Electrophysiology Connection" Advanced Heart Failure Boot Camp for Cardiology Fellows; Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018)
  • "Arrhythmia and Pacing Induced Cardiomyopathy: A 2018 Update" Heart Rhythm Society 38th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2018)
  • "Expert Conversations in Heart Failure: Connecting the Pieces" Professional Development for Women in EP: Career Advancement/Promotion; Heart Rhythm Society (2018)
  • "Professional Development for Women in EP: Career Advancement/Promotion" Professional Development for Women in EP: Career Advancement/Promotion; Heart Rhythm Society (2018)
  • "The Cardiac Conduction System: Session II" Heart Rhythm Society 38th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2018)
  • "Treating Heart Failure Patients: Diversity in Patient Populations" Expert Conversations in Heart Failure: Connecting the Pieces; Heart Rhythm Society (2018)
  • "“Redefining What Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Means in the Era of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Devices" American College of Cardiology 67th Annual Scientific Sessions; American College of Cardiology (2018)
  • "Translating Clinical and Translational Research into Guidelines for Use by the General Public" CTSI Workshop on Science Communication; Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences; CTSI (2018)
  • "How Do EPs Embrace the Digital Age of Health" Women in EP; Women in EP; Women in EP (2018)
  • "Managing Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know" Christiana Care Health System grand Rounds; Christiana Care Health System; Christiana Care Health System (2018)
  • "Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for CHF Prevention and Treatment" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association; Scientific Sessions (2017)
  • "The Latest and Greatest in Device Technology" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association; Scientific Sessions (2017)
  • "Improvement in Quality of Care for Atrial Fibrillation in Get With The Guidelines-Atrial Fibrillation (GWTG-AF)" 22nd World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology; Swan Memorial Lecture (2017)
  • "Improving Understanding, Treatment and Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation" 22nd World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2017)
  • "Arrhythmias induced by Chemotherapy and Biological Treatment" Europace Cardiostim; Europace Cardiostim (2017)
  • "Pacing in Patients with AV Block: What Are the Options?" 30th Annual Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; EHRA Europe (2017)
  • "The Role of Cardiac Devices in Chronic Heart Failure: The Heart Failure Electrophysiology Connection" 30th Annual Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; IEHRA Europe (2017)
  • "Cardiac Innervation and Cardiac Arrhythmias: Session II" Heart Rhythm Society 38th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2017)
  • "Do You Want a Job in 10 Years? – You Had Better Come & Pay Attention" Heart Rhythm Society 38th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2017)
  • "Permanent pacing in a patient with high degree AV block and preserved ejection fraction: Is CRT the way to go?" Heart Rhythm Society 38th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2017)
  • "CR Forum Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awardee Presentations" Translational Science 2017; Clinical Research Forum (2017)
  • "Arrhythmias induced by Chemotherapy and Biological Treatment" Europace-Cardiostim 2017; EHRA Europace (2017)
  • "Permanent Pacing in a Patient With High Degree AV Block and Preserved Ejection Fraction: CRT, Septal or His Pacing?”" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2016)
  • "International Academy of Cardiology 21st World Congress on Heart Disease" World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2016)
  • "Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Patient Selection, Techniques, and Outcomes" 29th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Symposium (2016)
  • "From Intervention to Prevention" 29th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Symposium (2016)
  • "Periprocedural Anticoagulation: Stop It, Continue It, or Bridge It?" 29th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Symposium (2016)
  • "Sodium Channels - Structure, Function, and Disease Mechanisms" Heart Rhythm Society 37th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society; Cardiac Electrophysiology Society Sessio (2016)
  • "Stroke Prevention in Afib: Drugs, Devices, and Discussion" American College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Sessions; American College of Cardiology (2016)
  • "Leadership Roles for Women in Cardiology: Developing Leadership Skills and Identifying Opportunities" Women in EP Cardiac Arrhythmia Symposium; Women in EP (2016)
  • "Clinical Management of Atrial Fibrillation" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2015)
  • "How to be Valued and Succeed as an EP and Basic Scientist: The Chairman’s Perspective" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions; American Heart Association (2015)
  • "Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in the Elderly" 26th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology; International Congress Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (2015)
  • "New Treatment Options for the Prevention of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation”" 26th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC) & Asia Pacific Heart Congress 2015; International Congress Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (2015)
  • "Arrhythmia, Electrophysiology and Stroke Prevention,” Plenary Session" International Academy of Cardiology 20th World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2015)
  • "From Sick Care to Health Care" 28th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Update (2015)
  • "Improvement in Clinical Outcomes with Biventricular Versus Right Ventricular Pacing in the BLOCK HF Study" International Academy of Cardiology 21st World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2015)
  • "Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling with Biventricular versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Patients with Atrioventricular Block and Left Heart Failure in the BLOCK HF Trial" International Academy of Cardiology 20th World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2015)
  • "Screening of Athletes for Cardiovascular Disease: Is an ECG Necessary?" 28th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Update (2015)
  • "Sex Differences in Utilization and Response to Implantable Device Therapy" 28th Annual International Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (2015)
  • "The New Treatment Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know" International Academy of Cardiology 21st World Congress on Heart Disease; International Academy of Cardiology (2015)
  • "A Day in the Device Clinic: How to Manage Several Common Clinical Scenarios, “Do I minimize RV pacing and accept a long AV delay or do I upgrade to CRT?" Heart Rhythm Society 37th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "Challenging CRT Cases" Heart Rhythm Society 37th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "CRT in the Patient with Complete Heart Block" Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "Differences in Device Approval Processes and Post-Marketing Surveillance between Europe and U.S." Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "EP Leaders of TomorrowBreakout session: “The Academic: Growing in the University Workplace" Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society; Breakout session: “The Academic: Growing in the University Workplace” (2015)
  • "Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA, EP Leaders of Tomorrow" Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "Sodium Channels - Structure, Function, and Disease Mechanisms: Session II: Function" Heart Rhythm Society 37th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "Taking EP to the Mainstream Media: Strategies for Effective Communication" Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "When Should You Upgrade to a CRT-P" Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions; Heart Rhythm Society (2015)
  • "What I Learned in My First Two Years as Chair" Association of Professors of Medicine; Association of Professors of Medicine; New Chairs Program (2015)
  • "“Designing and Implementing Large Scale Clinical Studies in Electrophysiology,”" Heart Rhythm Society 35th Annual Scientific Sessions; HRS (2014)
  • "“When to Choose CRT-P for your Heart Failure Patient”" Heart Rhythm Society 35th Annual Scientific Sessions,; HRS (2014)
  • "“Arrhythmias and ICD versus CRT” in a session on “Gender Differences that Impact Outcomes – Are the Current Guidelines Adequate?”" American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions; ACC (2014)
  • "“Clinical Trials and Reductions in Sudden Cardiac Death”" American Heart Association Annual Scientific Session; AHA (2013)
  • "“Evolving Indications of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Ejection Fraction Less Than 50% and Pacing Indication”" European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013; ESC (2013)
  • "“Heart Failure Trials: The Year in Review: BLOCK HF”" HFSA2013 (2013)
  • "Controversial Indications for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A Case-based Approach: Patient with an Indication for Antibradycardia Pacing”" European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013,; ESC (2013)
  • "Biventricular versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Atrioventricular Block: The Block HF Study”" International Academy of Cardiology 18th World Congress on Heart Disease; WCH (2013)
  • "Sudden Cardiac Death/Advances in Implantable Rhythm Device Therapy,”" International Academy of Cardiology 18th World Congress on Heart Disease; WCH (2013)
  • "“Battle of the Titans: Are ICDs Over-used or Under-used?”" Heart Rhythm Society 34th Annual Scientific Sessions; HRS (2013)
  • "“Is There a Future for Academic EPs?”" Heart Rhythm Society 34th Annual Scientific Sessions,; HRS (2013)
  • "“Left Atrial Appendage Closure is Better than Anticoagulation Therapy for Stroke Prevention in AF,”" Heart Rhythm Society 34th Annual Scientific Sessions; HRS (2013)
  • "“Management of Asymptomatic Arrhythmias Noted on the ECG or Other Monitoring,”" American College of Cardiology 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions; ACC (2013)
  • "Diagnosis and Work-up of Patients with Syncope" American College of Cardiology 62nd Annual Scientific Sessi; ACC (2013)
  • "Atrial Fibrillation in Women: Epidemiology, New Anticoagulant Agents and Outcomes" 7th Annual Heart of Women’s Health Symposium; American College of Cardiology Foundation (2013)
  • "Implantable Devices in Women: Is There a Difference?" 7th Annual Heart of Women’s Health Symposium; American College of Cardiology Foundation; American College of Cardiology Foundation (2013)
  • "President, Chief, Chair: How I Got There" Women’s Career and Leadership Development Conference; American College of Cardiology Foundation; American College of Cardiology Foundation (2013)
  • "New Management Options for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation”" Primary Care Update in Medicine (2013)
  • "Sudden Cardiac Death: Why Are Women Different?" Arrhythmia Symposium at Cedars Sinai Heart Institute; Cedars Sinai Heart Institute (2012)
  • "New Management Options for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation" 12th Annual Current Concepts in Cardiovascular Management Conference (2012)
  • "Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: Benefits, Risks & Choices" 2nd Annual Update in Cardiovascular Medicine for Primary Care Providers (2012)
  • "Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanisms and Management" Grand Rounds; Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2012)
  • "Is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Proarrhythmic?" Electrophysiology conference; Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2012)
  • "Lessons Learned from the Life in Medicine" Epsilon of New York Chapter; Alpha Omega Alpha (2012)
  • "From Bench to Bedside: Applying Current Guidelines and Evidence to Optimize Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation" CME conference (2012)
  • "Biventricular versus Right Ventricular Pacing in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Atrioventricular Block: BLOCK HF" 1st Annual Research Day; Univeristy at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences; Department of Medicine (2012)
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Service Activities:
  • EV ICD Pivotal Data Monitoring Committee, Medtronic; Chair (2021–present)
  • Presidential Advisory Group; Committee Member (2021–present)
  • New York State Chapter of the American College of Cardiology, Advocacy Committee; Committee member (2021–present)
  • ACC Clilnical Trial REsearch Steering Committee; Member (2020–2021)
  • AAIM Alliance Cross Council Workgroup regarding the ACGME IM Program Requirements AAIM Alliance Cross Council Workgroup regarding the ACGME IM Program Requirements; Member (2020–present)
  • Association of Professors of Medicine; Councilor (2019–2022)
  • Association of Professors of Medicine Association of Professors of Medicine; Councilor (2019–2022)
  • Assoc. of Academic Internal Medicine Board of Directors; Board Member (2019–2020)
  • ACTS/Clinical Research Forum Translational Science 2020 ACTS/Clinical Research Forum Translational Science 2020; Co-Chair (2019–2020)
  • HRS Nomination Subcommittee; Member (2019–2020)
  • HRS Search Committee for Editor-in-Chief, Digital Health; Vice-Chair (2019–2020)
  • External Advisory Committee, CNCR@WU External Advisory Committee, Center for Noninvasive Cardiac Radioablation @ Washington University (CNCR@WU); Committee Member (2019–present)
  • Greek Life Review Committee; Member (2019–present)
  • Translational Science Program Coommittee; Committee Member (2018–2019)
  • GLIN Clinical Integration Governance Committee GLIN Clinical Integration Governance Committee; Member (2018–present)
  • Joint Commission Advisory Panel for Cardiac Care The Joint Commission: Performance Measure Technical Advisory Panel for the Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center (CCCC) Program; Member (2018–present)
  • Atrial Fibrillation Systems of Care Advisory Group, American Heart Association Atrial Fibrillation Systems of Care Advisory Group, American Heart Association; Member (2018–present)
  • SUNY Empire Innovation Program (SUNY EIP) Technical Review Committee; Member (2018–present)
  • LCME Task Force, University at Buffalo; Member (2018–present)
  • British Journal Case Reports; Reviewer (2018–present)
  • Council on Faculty and Academic Societies American Association of Medical Colleges, representative from the Association of Professors of Medicine; Member (2017–2019)
  • Association of University Cardiologists - President; President (2017–2018)
  • Distinguished Ranks Committee; Member (2016–2019)
  • Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Strategic Planning Steering Committee; Member (2016–2017)
  • Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Strategic Planning Steering Committee; Member (2016–2017)
  • Search Committee for the Dean of the School of Law; Member (2016–present)
  • GME Funding Work Group; Member (2016–present)
  • GME Strategic Planning: Workgroup on Scholarly Activity; Member (2015–present)
  • Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) for WRAP-IT Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) for WRAP-IT: World-wide Randomized Antibiotic EnveloPe Infection PrevenTion Trial; Committee Member (2014–2018)
  • Operations (UBMD); Chair (2014–2016)
  • Kaleida Quality Leadership Couuncil Kaleida Quality Leadership Couuncil; Member (2014–2016)
  • Hospital & Insruance Contracting Committee UBMD Hospital & Insruance Contracting Committee; Member (2014–2016)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Advisory Council Alpha Omega Alpha Advisory Council; Advisor (2014–present)
  • Executive Commitee; Chair (2014–present)
  • Board of Managers, Cardiology Co-Management, LLC; Member (2013–2016)
  • GME Grievance Committee; Member (2013–2015)
  • Electronic Health Records Committee, UB|MD; Member (2012–2015)
  • Veterans‘ Administration Proposal Review Committee; Member (2012–2014)
  • Preferred Provider Network/SUNY Care Working Group; Member (2012–2014)
  • Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; Chair (2012–2013)
  • Get with the Guidelines Atrial Fibrillation Working Group, American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Atrial Fibrillation Working Group, American Heart Association; Advisor (2012–present)
  • Clinical Research Center Oversight Committee; Chair (2012–present)
  • Governing Board of the UB Clinical & Translational Research Center; Member (2012–present)
  • UBMD Marketing Committee; Chair (2011–2014)
  • Personnel Committee; Member (2011–2013)
  • Cardiac Services Steering Committee; Member (2011–2013)
  • UBMD ACO Committee; Member (2011–2013)
  • Board of Directors of UB Associates, Inc.; School Representative (2011–2013)
  • Global Vascular Institute, Education & Training Committee; Chair (2011–2012)
  • Provost Search Committee; Co-Chair (2011–2012)
  • Medicine Services of Kaleida Health; Director (2011–2012)
  • Search Committee for the Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations; Member (2011–2012)
  • Search Committee for the Executive Director of the Global Vascular Institute; School Representative (2011–2012)
  • UBMD Operating Principles Subcommittee; Member (2010–2014)
  • Physician Board for the Global Heart and Heart Vascular Institute; School Representative (2010–2013)
  • UB Internal Advisory Council of the Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center; Member (2010–2012)
  • GMEC Committee; Member (2010–2012)
  • UBMD Operations Committee; Member (2010–present)
  • UBMD Finance Committee; Member (2010–present)
  • Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Clinical Forum Committee; University Representative (2010–present)
  • NIH Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, CV Sciences Small Business Activities NIH Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, CV Sciences Small Business Activities; Reviewer (2009–present)
  • NIH Cardiovascular Sciences Study Section, SBIR, reviewer; Reviewer (2008–2011)
  • EV-ICD Pivotal data Monitoring Committee Medtronic; Chair

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Buffalo General Medical Center
100 High Street, D2-76
Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone: 716-859-4828
Fax: 716-859-4850
abcurtis@buffalo.edu
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