PD Dr. med. Olympia Bikou
Affiliation: University Hospital LMU Munich, Department of Medicine I – Cardiology
Research Focus:
Dr. Olympia Bikou specializes in clinical and experimental electrophysiology, with a particular interest in the pathophysiology and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Her research bridges clinical cardiology, signal processing, and translational modeling to advance patient-specific therapies for rhythm disorders.
Role in ICON:
Within ICON, Dr. Bikou contributes to: Myocardial, Rhythm & Valve Disorders. Her group investigates the mechanisms of atrial fibrillation, develops biomarkers and digital biosignal tools for early detection and risk stratification, and collaborates on large-animal electrophysiology models to evaluate novel therapeutic strategies.
Key Areas of Work:
- Mechanistic modeling of arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrosis, ectopic foci)
- Digital diagnostics and long-term monitoring for AF recurrence
- Collaboration on 3D electroanatomic mapping and imaging-enhanced intervention
- Development and preclinical validation of personalized anti-arrhythmic approaches
Techniques & Infrastructure:
- Electrocardiographic signal analysis
- 3D electrophysiological mapping in porcine models
- Integration of imaging modalities with rhythm diagnostics
- Clinical trial design for electrophysiological therapies