Final preparations for U-CARE’s PhD Candidate Philip Leissner’s thesis defence
PhD Candidate Philip Leissner presents his dissertation. Photo: Luciana Hamamoto Terceiro
It is now just over a week until PhD Candidate Philip Leissner will defend his doctoral thesis ‘Anxia Corda: Anxiety and related constructs as predictors and outcomes in the cardiac population’.
PhD Candidate Philip Leissner is discussing his dissertation with Docent Sophie Gaber. Photo: Miro Anter
The thesis explores the relationship between cardiovascular disease and mental health, with a particular focus on stress, anxiety, and depression.
– In short, my thesis is about how the field of cardiology can benefit from knowledge within psychology, explains Philip Leissner.
As part of the preparations for the defence, Philip today held a final seminar. After briefly presenting his thesis, a discussion was led by Associate Professor Sophie Gaber, focusing on the different sub-studies as well as methodological considerations and choices.
Thank you for an exciting and insightful discussion, now we look forward to the defence next week!
Philip Leissner's thesis defence
Date and time: 19 September 2025, 13:15
Venue: Humanistiska teatern, Thunbergsvägen 3C, Uppsala
Opponent: Kai Kahl
Principal supervisor: Erik Olsson
Assistant supervisors: Claes Held and Elisabet Rondung