Our Team

Thanks to the interdisciplinary composition of our research team, we approach the topic systematically, integrating different theoretical and practical perspectives.

Associate Professor Lovorka Brajković, PhD

Clinical psychologist and psychologist in palliative care. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb.

She is the head of the project team and has extensive experience in leading scientific and professional projects in the field of psychological aspects of oncology patients.

Assistant Professor Vanja Kopilaš, PhD

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb.

A researcher with extensive scientific output and experience in leading research projects.

Associate Professor Rona Bušljeta Kardum, PhD

Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb.

She has extensive scientific experience as well as experience in leading and participating in scientific and professional projects.

Assistant Professor Ana Petak, PhD

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb.

She has knowledge and experience in research methodology and data analysis and publishes research in the field of mental health protection.

Dora Korać, PhD

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb.

A young researcher with experience in mentoring graduate theses, conducting research in the field of psycho-oncology, and participating in research projects.

External Collaborator

Professor Marijana Braš, PhD

School of Medicine, University of Zagreb.

An internationally recognized scientist and expert in the field of psychological problems among oncology patients, psycho-oncology and palliative medicine.

Volunteer

Ivana Lozić, MA in Psychology

Employed at the Salve Health Promotion Centre.

She graduated in 2025 from the Faculty of Croatian Studies with a thesis on fear of cancer recurrence among women.

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Project Funding

The project is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU

Project coordinator:
Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb