Josef Niebauer

Prof. Josef Niebauer is a Professor at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the University Institute for Molecular Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine. His research focuses on heart rehabilitation, physical activity promotion, and digital health interventions in cardiovascular care. He leads and contributes to projects such as Connect2Move and SWEATY HEARTS, aiming to improve cardiac rehabilitation models and long-term patient outcomes.

Research interests include preventive cardiology, secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, and the application of digital tools in healthcare. Over 443 publications and 7 projects highlight his contributions to understanding cardiovascular risk factors and innovative rehabilitation strategies. He actively organizes conferences like the Salzburg Digital Health and Prevention Days and the DA-CH Sports Cardiology Symposium.

Notable work includes evaluating Austrian phase III cardiac rehabilitation models and exploring the role of digital health in promoting physical activity. Collaborations with institutions like Ferrari Company demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach to occupational health.