Rita Hansl
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NameRita Hansl
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Rita is a PhD candidate in Philipp Kanske’s ERC grant project "INTERACT". She completed a Liberal Arts and Science degree at Amsterdam University College and a BSc and MSc of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Vienna. In addition to her academic education she has volunteered, interned and worked in various care and research institutions including the fields of neuropsychology, pediatric oncology, animal-assisted psychotherapy, virtual reality and methods for psychology. The most profound experience was her research assistance at the Medical University of Vienna where she supported an interdisciplinary psychosocial research team in various studies on the standardiation of evidence-based care for childhood cancer patients, including patients with the genetics disorder Neurofibromatosis type 1. For her PhD project she want to focus on the examination of structural connectivity and white matter integrity and how it related to socio-cognitive abilities, especially empathy and theory of mind.
Academic experience
| Since 2024 |
PhD candidate | Technical University Dresden |
| 2021-2024 |
Project assistance in psychosocial research in pediatric neuro-/oncology | Medical University of Vienna |
| 2023-2024 |
Research and student assistant | University of Vienna |
| 2023 |
Internship in neuromarketing and data analysis | Lab LENI – Universitat Politècnica de València |
| 2023 |
Neuropsychological training for pediatric cancer and NF1 patients | Medical University of Vienna |
| 2022-2023 |
Psychological and teaching assistant | Testified, Vienna |
| 2021 |
Internship in Clinical Psychological Diagnostics | Testified, Vienna |
| 2021 |
Internship in Neuropsychological Diagnostics and Research | Psychosocial Team, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, General Hospital, Vienna |
| 2021 |
Internship in Horse-assisted Psychotherapy | e.motion, Lichtblickhof, Vienna |
| 2019 |
Internship Working with Drug Users | Chepe Se Baña, San José, Costa Rica |
| 2016-2017 |
Volunteer work with socio-economically disadvantaged children | Volontariat bewegt, Austria & Ciudad Don Bosco, Medellín, Colombia |
Education
| Since 2024 | Doctoral student | Chair for Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, TU Dresden |
| Since 2024 | Doctoral student | International Max Planck Reserach School for Cognitive Neuroimaging (IMPRS CoNI), Leipzig |
| 2022-2024 | Psychology (MSc) | University of Vienna |
| 2020-2022 | Psychology (BSc) | University of Vienna |
| 2017-2020 | Liberal Arts and Sciences (BSc), Major: Health Science, Minor: Psychology | Amsterdam University College |
Awards and scholarships
| 2024 | Stipend for FENS-Chen-NeuroLemán Summer School | Federation of European Neuroscience Societies |
| 2021-2024 | Annual Merit Scholarship (x3) | University of Vienna |
| 2023-2024 | Study Scholarship | Pro Scientia |
| 2023 | Stipend for Summer School on Affective Neuroscience| Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, IBRO |
| 2023 | Erasmus Internship | University of Vienna |
Publications
2025
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Preparing Children for Invasive Medical Cancer Treatment with “My Logbook”: Preliminary Results of a Pilot Study, Feb 2025, In: Journal of cancer education. 40, 1, p. 132–141, 10 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2024
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Benefits of applying standardized frameworks to implement psychosocial tools such as the ‘My Logbook’, 14 Nov 2024, In: Supportive care in cancer. 32, 12, 12 p., 789Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Typische Gesundheitsüberzeugungen, Copingstrategien und Gesundheitskompetenz in hochgesunden Kindern und Jugendlichen: Was können wir von normativen Daten lernen?, Sep 2024, In: Pädiatrie & Pädologie : österreichische Zeitschrift für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde. 59, 4, p. 182-189, 8 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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QOL-48. Neuropsychological intervention for pediatric brain tumor patients and survivors: a pre-study with a focus on patient involvement, Jun 2024, In: Neuro-oncology. 26, Supplement_4, 1 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Asking those who know their needs best: A framework for active engagement and involvement of childhood cancer survivors and parents in the process of psychosocial research—A workshop report, May 2024, In: Cancer Reports. 7, 5, 12 p., e2071Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2023
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The oracle of D-A-Ch - Results of a Delphi Survey for the development of the evidence- and consensus-based tool My Logbook, 4 Dec 2023, In: Klinische Padiatrie. 7 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Bridging the gap: A quality improvement project to implement psychosocial care standards into clinical practice in pediatric oncology, Nov 2023, In: Klinische Padiatrie. 235, 6, p. 350-359, 10 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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"Neuropsychology for You": "Neuropsychology for You" Tools to Prom, 1 Sep 2023, In: Zeitschrift fur Neuropsychologie. 34, 3, p. 155-167, 13 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Good to know – This is PPIE! Development of a training tool for public and patient involvement and engagement in pediatric oncological research, Jun 2023, In: Cancer Reports. 6, 6, 17 p., e1835Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Initial Evidence for Positive Effects of a Psychological Preparation Program for MRI “iMReady” in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type I and Brain Tumors: How to Meet the Patients’ Needs Best, 28 Feb 2023, In: Journal of clinical medicine. 12, 5, 16 p., 1902Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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