Miss Monica Araujo

Monica Araujo is a health researcher whose work bridges oncology, palliative care, and clinical communication. Her recent research in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment explores the clinical relevance of double heterozygosity in homologous recombination repair genes among South African breast cancer patients, highlighting the implications of next-generation sequencing for genetic counseling and precision oncology in diverse populations.

Araujo has also contributed extensively to scholarship on communication in healthcare settings. Her studies in intensive care, palliative care, and end-of-life contexts examine how nurses and other professionals engage emotionally with patients and families, emphasizing communication as a therapeutic resource and identifying barriers in training and practice.

In addition, her work on adolescents with autism spectrum disorder investigates interactional strategies between young patients and health professionals, underscoring adaptive communication techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration. Across her publications, a consistent strength lies in qualitative inquiry and the translation of communication research into practical guidance for clinical care.