Franziska Geiser

Prof. Franziska Geiser is a Professor at the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn. Her research focuses on anxiety disorders, resilience, and their psychological, somatic, genetic, and social dimensions. She investigates anxiety’s effects on coagulation, genetic and psychosocial causes of social phobia, mental health in chronic diseases, and psychotherapy efficacy. Her work spans psycho-cardiology, psycho-oncology, and transdisciplinary collaborations with humanities, particularly through the DFG research group on resilience. This group develops spirituality-sensitive resilience concepts and studies coping processes during crises like the Covid pandemic.

Research interests include the intersection of mental health and physical systems, with emphasis on genetic factors, integrated care models, and patient outcomes. Her team explores resilience frameworks applicable to clinical practice and public health systems.

While no specific advising or grants are listed, her role in the DFG-funded resilience group highlights ongoing collaborative efforts. She is affiliated with the Transdisciplinary Research Area ‘Life and Health’ at the University of Bonn, emphasizing cross-disciplinary innovation.