Karen P. Mccarthy PhD

Dr. Karen P. McCarthy completed a degree in cell biology from University College London and a histopathology doctorate from Imperial College London. Now she is a laboratory-based researcher in pediatric cardiac morphology and works at the Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. McCarthy is involved in the three major roles of the cardiac morphology unit, research, education, and clinical analysis. These all have strong links with clinical colleagues in pediatrics, pathology, cardiology, surgery, and electrophysiology.

Dr McCarthy is involved in the examination of cardiac specimens including the histopathologic analysis of conduction abnormalities as well as analysis of many different types of congenital heart disease. She also teaches cardiac anatomy and pathology at Imperial College London, the Royal Brompton Hospital and at national and international courses and webinars. Many doctors, surgeons, and medical professionals have studied within the unit completing master's and Ph.D. studies. There are currently several ongoing projects underway including the study of the remodeled right ventricular outflow tract in the tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. McCarthy regularly reviews scientific papers for publication and has collaborated on various research papers.