Sanna Yaseen

Sanna Yaseen serves as a Lecturer at the Social Work programme and Researcher at the Involved Science research group within the Centre of Expertise Perspective in Health at Avans University of Applied Sciences. Her work centers on culturally sensitive healthcare approaches, particularly for migrant populations facing end-of-life care challenges.

Education

• Master's degree in Health Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), specializing in prevention and public health and science communication

Research Focus

• Cultural sensitivity in healthcare delivery
• Intercultural end-of-life care for migrants
• Neighborhood-based health interventions
• Migration health disparities
• Public health prevention strategies
• Science communication methodologies

Currently leading the ZonMW-funded SAMEN project in Breda's Hoge Vucht neighborhood, she implements community-driven approaches to improve end-of-life care for migrants through neighborhood exploration, citizen scientist engagement, and pilot collaboration initiatives between local healthcare providers.

Professional Contributions

• Develops and delivers culturally sensitive healthcare workshops for professionals
• Author of 'Tastes of Connection in the Hoge Vucht Pilot Project' blog series
• Active knowledge dissemination advocate with motto: 'The beauty of knowledge only comes into its own when you feel the passion to share it'