Dr. Michael Ackerman is a Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Molecular Pharmacology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Long QT Syndrome/Inherited Arrhythmia Clinic and the Sudden Death Genomics Laboratory at the Mayo Clinic, where he leads pioneering research and patient care for inherited arrhythmia syndromes.

Dr. Ackerman has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiac channelopathies. Since 2006, he has served as President of the Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation, where he has played a key role in raising awareness of inherited arrhythmias and supporting families affected by conditions such as Long QT Syndrome (LQTS).

After graduating from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, Dr. Ackerman earned his MD and PhD from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology and postdoctoral training in Molecular Genetics at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He joined the Mayo Clinic faculty in 2000 and has since become a leading expert in sudden infant death syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and congenital long QT syndrome.

Dr. Ackerman's research and clinical expertise have made a significant impact on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of life-threatening arrhythmias, positioning him as a key figure in the field of inherited cardiovascular disorders.

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