Ursula Hemetek

FH-Prof. Dr. Ursula Hemetek MPH is a Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences at FH St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. She specializes in diabetes management, interprofessional education, and digital health interventions. Her research focuses on peer support programs for diabetes self-management via instant messaging (DiabPeerS project) and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare education (INPRO project).

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (2006) in Journalism & Communication Studies, University of Vienna
• BSc in Dietetics (2010), FH Campus Wien
• MPH (2012), Berlin School of Public Health
• Current PhD candidate researching participation of disadvantaged migrants in urban health planning

Research Interests: Digital health solutions for chronic disease management, interprofessional teamwork in healthcare, public health strategies addressing social inequities, and innovative nutrition therapy practices. Active in international projects like INPRO and DiabPeerS, focusing on patient-centered care and technology-driven interventions.

Key Contributions: Developed peer support platforms for diabetes patients, contributed to interprofessional education frameworks, and published on topics including telemedicine applications and health equity. Involved in multiple European health initiatives and conferences.

Awards & Recognition: Submitted INPRO-related project for MTD Innovation Award (2024). Active in securing collaborative grants for interprofessional education programs.