About Us

Our research focuses on health and healthcare for particularly vulnerable or marginalized populations—such as people with disabilities, the very elderly, or those in socioeconomically disadvantaged situations. We pursue a holistic approach to health that equally considers physical, psychological, and social dimensions.

Current projects address, among other things, the question of how (positive) mental health can be defined and promoted for people with intellectual disabilities. Other focal points include the development of inclusive cancer prevention concepts for people with intellectual disabilities and the psychosocial care of people with cancer. We also address healthy aging and quality of life.