Researchers of CVM: Sian Durward-Akhurst
April 17, 2026
Sian Durward-Akhurst researches cardiovascular disease, in particular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in racehorses. Her work focuses on these and other naturally occurring animal models of human disease, with the goal of improving the diagnosis and management of these diseases in both human and animal patients.
In this video series, the College of Veterinary Medicine introduces some of the people behind our world-class research program. Watch the profile below, and find the full series here.