Sara Marquard

Prof. Dr. Sara Marquard is a Professor of Nursing Science at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. She serves as Deputy Scientific Director of the German Network for Quality Development in Nursing (DNQP). Her expertise spans oncological and palliative care, body and embodiment studies, and healthcare quality improvement. She earned her PhD in 2021 with a study on advanced breast cancer and body image, and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Nursing Science.

Her research focuses on digital healthcare innovations, patient support systems, and quality development in nursing. Key projects include the BMBF-funded PoWEr and Gesi-BK initiatives. Awards include the 2018 'Best Original Article' in Zeitschrift für Palliativmedizin.

Marquard leads a team of researchers and advisors, including Isabel Jalaß, Alexandra Otto, and Frederike Katja Wilmhoff. She collaborates with organizations like the DNQP and DNVF, advancing nursing education and interdisciplinary care practices.