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Marie Degett Kofod Svensson is an External Lecturer at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen. She holds a Master's degree in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen and a Bachelor's degree in the same field. Marie has professional teaching experience as a Project Employee at the Danish Heart Foundation and has worked as a Student Assistant and Teaching Assistant in various capacities. Her research primarily focuses on the experiences of families handling congenital heart defects, particularly in children aged 0-17 with moderate to complex conditions. Her work addresses themes such as treatment options, uncertainty, hope, self-determination, and the involvement of patients in their care. Marie's project collaborates closely with the Danish Heart Foundation and has received funding from innovation sources aimed at supporting children's healthcare. Her interests lie within visual and medical anthropology, emphasizing family and youth dynamics, coping mechanisms in health contexts, and everyday life experiences of affected families.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Lectures on various anthropological topics, focusing on applied research.
Danish Heart Foundation • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducted research on families' experiences with congenital heart disease.
Department of Anthropology, University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Assisted in teaching and supporting students in anthropology courses.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.