FOKUS aims to strengthen research, knowledge translation, and practice about and with young adults (18–39 years) living with or beyond cancer. The objective is to generate, consolidate, and share knowledge that makes a tangible difference in healthcare services and in the lives of young adults - both during and after a cancer trajectory.
The unit is led by Professor and Senior Consultant
Helle Pappot and is physically based at UCSF, Ryesgade 27, DK-2200, Copenhagen N. Other affiliated researchers are resident physician, PhD,
Line Bentsen, physiotherapist, PhD,
Maria Aagesen, PhD student, nurse Sara Marie Hansen, PhD student, MSc in Medical Anthropology Lærke Bing Røikjer and MSc in Public Health, PhD Marie Ernst Christensen.
In 2026, FOKUS will, among other initiatives, work on the following projects: