Shahnaz Jamil‐Copley

St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Shahnaz Jamil‐Copley is a leading cardiac electrophysiologist whose research focuses on advancing catheter ablation techniques for complex arrhythmias, particularly through the integration of robotic assistance and optimized procedural conditions. Her major contributions center on improving the efficacy and durability of ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). In her seminal 2012 work (29 citations), she demonstrated that combining robotic catheter manipulation with general anaesthesia significantly enhances catheter stability and signal attenuation during AF ablation, directly addressing the common problem of recurrent arrhythmias due to inadequate lesion formation. This study provided critical evidence for how technological and anaesthetic strategies can produce more transmural lesions, thereby improving long-term outcomes. Building on this, her 2015 investigation (6 citations) compared robotic versus manual approaches for VT ablation in ischemic cardiomyopathy patients, offering early insights into the potential of robotic systems to enhance procedural success in this challenging population. Jamil‐Copley’s work has been instrumental in bridging engineering innovation with clinical practice, establishing a foundation for safer, more effective arrhythmia management. Her research continues to influence the evolution of interventional electrophysiology, making her a key figure in the push toward precision ablation therapies.