# Alvin Shrier

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**Alvin Shrier** is [Professor](/source/Professor) in the Department of Physiology and holds the Hosmer Chair in Physiology at [McGill University](/source/McGill_University) in [Montreal](/source/Montreal), [Quebec](/source/Quebec), [Canada](/source/Canada).[1][2][3]

He obtained a [Bachelor of Science](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) (B.Sc.) from [Concordia University](/source/Concordia_University), followed by a [Doctor of Philosophy](/source/Doctor_of_Philosophy) (Ph.D.) from [Dalhousie University](/source/Dalhousie_University).[1][2]

He directs the Cardiac Dynamics Research Laboratory at McGill University.[4]

He was named the Hosmer Chair in Applied Physiology in January 1994.[3]

## Research

His research focuses mostly on understanding the functioning and localization of [ion channels](/source/Ion_channels) as they relate to the [heart](/source/Heart), as well as the initiation of complex cardiac rhythms.[1][4]

## References

1. [Alvin Shrier - Professor. Department of Physiology. McGill University. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.](https://www.mcgill.ca/physiology/directory/core-faculty/alvin-shrier)

1. [Alvin Shrier has changed board positions at McGill University. Relationship Science LLC. Published on 23 Jan. 2019. Consulted on 7 Feb. 2019.](https://relationshipscience.com/News/story/alvin-shrier-has-changed-board-positions-at-mcgill-15662282?feed=Person|128053786&type=-1)

1. [Named/Endowed Chair Appointments at McGill University. Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). McGill University. Consulted on 7 Feb. 2019.](https://mcgill.ca/provost/academics/distinguished-professorships/named-chairs)

1. [Dr. Alvin Shrier's Cardiac Dynamics Laboratory: About Dr. Shrier. Department of Physiology. McGill University. Consulted on 6 Feb. 2019.](http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/physio/shrierlab/default.htm)

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