Mr Niklas Guenther

Niklas Günther is a physician and clinical researcher at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany. He graduated from medical school in 2026 and will begin his residency training in cardiology at University Hospital Düsseldorf in October 2026. His research focuses on cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and clinical risk stratification. His doctoral research investigates predictors of outcome in patients undergoing electrical cardioversion, with a particular focus on the prognostic value of HFpEF-related risk scores in patients with atrial fibrillation. His broader academic interests include electrophysiology, cardiovascular imaging, and translational clinical research. In September 2025, he gained international clinical experience in cardiology at St George Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Outside medicine and research, he enjoys road cycling, running, functional fitness, and surfing.