Holger Schulz

Prof. Dr. Holger Schulz is a Research Fellow and Project Coordinator at the Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Department of Medical Psychology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). His work focuses on psychosocial aspects of oncology, mental health in palliative care, healthcare systems research, and digital health interventions. He actively contributes to clinical research and policy analysis, with expertise in mental disorders, healthcare disparities, and patient-centered care.

Key research areas include psychosocial oncology, palliative care practices, mental health service utilization, and healthcare provider perspectives on end-of-life care. His work integrates epidemiological methods with clinical practice, emphasizing translational research to improve patient outcomes. He has led studies on smoking cessation in cancer patients, barriers to healthcare access for autistic adults, and the implementation of e-learning tools to enhance digital health literacy.

Prof. Schulz collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on randomized controlled trials (e.g., BENITA trial for ovarian cancer patients) and contributes to national health policy initiatives (e.g., Versorgungsforschung im letzten Lebensjahr). His publications span journals in oncology, psychiatry, and health services research, reflecting his commitment to advancing evidence-based mental and physical healthcare integration.