Professor Georg Nickenig serves as Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and Polyclinic II at the University Hospital Bonn, affiliated with the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. His clinical and research activities center on the Medical Clinic II for Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology. Nickenig completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Medicine from the University of Bonn. His research specializations include coronary heart disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, with additional focus on molecular cardiology and cardiovascular interventions such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Nickenig leads projects within collaborative research initiatives including TRR259, where he acts as speaker and project leader. He maintains an extensive publication record exceeding 1,000 entries on platforms such as ResearchGate, with high citation counts in cardiovascular medicine. Nickenig contributes to editorial boards and peer review for multiple journals in his field. He holds the position of Director of the Medical Clinic and Polyclinic II at the University Hospital Bonn.