Fabian Frank

Prof. Dr. Fabian Frank is a Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Transfer at the Evangelical University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, leading the Institute for Applied Research (IAF). His academic role includes overseeing research initiatives and promoting academic careers in social work. He chairs the DGSA doctoral colloquium, fostering advanced qualifications for social work graduates. His research focuses on community psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and complex intervention methodologies. He emphasizes professional relationship-building in caregiving contexts and advocates for ethics in social work research. Frank collaborates on projects addressing healthcare management for chronic illnesses and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods in his work.

He holds a professorship in Social Work Science and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research, including studies on peer support in mental healthcare and social inclusion strategies. Frank's leadership in academic networks, such as the DGSA Promotionskolloquien, underscores his commitment to advancing social work education and fostering collaborative research environments. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and systemic approaches to healthcare challenges.

Frank has been involved in significant projects like the Lochro-trial, evaluating personalized care for older adults with chronic diseases, and authored guidelines on caregiver education for depression. His contributions span policy advocacy, professional development, and ethical frameworks, positioning him as a key figure in shaping contemporary social work practices and academic rigor.