Annett Körner

Dr. Annett Körner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the Science and Practice in Psychology (SAPP) Lab. She holds roles as Co-Director of the SAPP Lab, Associate Member in the Department of Oncology, and Senior Associate at the Segal Cancer Centre. Her work focuses on psychosocial interventions for individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly cancer and dermatological conditions. She has pioneered research in psychosocial oncology, including patient navigation for melanoma and the efficacy of coping interventions for cancer survivors.

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Psychology from the University of Leipzig, Germany.

Research Interests: Clinical and health psychology, development of psychosocial interventions, knowledge translation, and clinician-researcher collaboration. She has led studies on barriers to skin self-examination, scleroderma patient support, and dyadic efficacy in cancer care. Her work emphasizes improving health behaviors and quality of life through evidence-based practices.

Grants & Funding: Supported by agencies including SSHRC, CIHR, and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. She has conducted trials like the Health Psychology Research Group’s randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating coping interventions for cancer survivors.

Labs & Collaborations: Active in the SAPP Lab and collaborates with institutions like the Jewish General Hospital and McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). She mentors in the Psychosocial Oncology Research Training (PORT) program and guides students in counselling psychology.