Maja Brandt

Maja Brandt is a Research Fellow at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Medical Psychology. Her primary role is within the Center for Psychosocial Medicine, focusing on psychosocial aspects of healthcare, particularly in rare diseases and oncology. She holds an M.Sc. in Psychology.

Her research emphasizes caregiver experiences, interprofessional collaboration in healthcare systems, and mental health challenges faced by families affected by conditions like spinal muscular atrophy and cancer. She has conducted mixed-methods studies exploring pandemic impacts on rare disease patients and healthcare accessibility. Her work often integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address gaps in patient-centered care.

Key contributions include publications on caregiver burden, rare disease healthcare coordination, and mindfulness-based interventions in family contexts. She collaborates with patient organizations and policy stakeholders to improve intersectoral healthcare practices. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.