U-CARE PhD Candidate Philip Leissner defends his thesis
PhD Candidate Philip Leissner. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
Today, Friday 19 September, U-CARE PhD Candidate Philip Leissner defends his thesis Anxia Corda: Anxiety and related constructs as predictors and outcomes in the cardiac population.
In his thesis, Philip Leissner explores the relationship between cardiovascular disease and mental health, with a particular focus on stress, anxiety, and depression.
The defense takes place at 13:15 in the Humanities Theatre, Thunbergsvägen 3C, Uppsala.
We wish Philip the very best of luck in today’s defense! 🎓
Facts
The opponent is Professor Kai Kahl, Hannover Medical School, Germany.
The chair of the defense is Associate Professor Susanne Lager, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University.
The examination committee consists of Associate Professor Ann-Sophie Lindqvist Bagge (University of Gothenburg), Professor Patrik Wennberg (Umeå University), and Professor Hugo Hesser (Örebro University).
Philip Leissner has carried out his doctoral project under the supervision of Professor Erik Olsson (main supervisor, Uppsala University), Professor Claes Held (co-supervisor, Uppsala University), and Associate Professor Elisabet Rondung (co-supervisor, Mid Sweden University).