Olga Husson

Dr. Olga Husson is an Associate Professor at Erasmus MC, jointly affiliated with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Surgery. Her interdisciplinary work bridges clinical oncology and population health, with a strong focus on improving patient-centered outcomes.

Her research interests center on quality of life in cancer patients, particularly among adolescents and young adults, cancer prognosis, supportive care, and digital health interventions. She also investigates socioeconomic barriers and cross-cultural communication in oncology care.

The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in patient-reported outcomes, long-term survivorship, and implementation of digital platforms to support young cancer patients. Her work often leverages large registries like PROFILES and explores innovative methods such as federated learning for data privacy.

She actively contributes to oncology research through collaborative studies and has published extensively in high-impact journals.

Dr. Husson supervises early-career researchers and students, contributing to academic training in public health and surgical oncology. While no specific grants are mentioned, her involvement in multi-institutional studies suggests active grant funding.

She is part of research networks focused on AYA oncology and digital health, including work on the STRONG AYA Information Portal, aiming to improve access to information for young cancer patients across Europe.