Ana Araújo Email and Phone Number

As a medical doctor in psychiatry and a neuroscientist, I’ve been fortunate to work in diverse settings that have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of patient care.My 4-year clinical experience in the Units of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorders (including Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity), and Movement Disorders, at the Coimbra Hospital and University Center, fostered my curiosity to go further.In 2021, I was awarded a PhD scholarship to investigate the neuroimaging correlates of Autism and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, at the Coimbra Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Translational Research. Since then, I’ve been working with a fantastic team of biomedical engineers, psychologists, and MRI technicians, and I am now finishing my PhD. This journey allowed me to develop project management, data analysis, and neuroimaging skills.I also have 8-year experience as an Invited Lecturer in Psychological Medicine, at the University of Coimbra, where I guide medical students in the development of doctor-patient communication and empathy skills.I am passionate about neurodiversity and mental health advocacy. For the last 3 years, I’ve volunteered at the Tourette Syndrome Portuguese Association as a member of the Medical Council. This experience allowed me to get closely in touch with the daily challenges of patients and their families.Recently, my strong orientation in translating research ideas into real-world solutions brought me to Flainar where I lead the R&D Unit.Beyond my professional endeavors, I have a creative side reflected in my passion for digital imaging creation. This hobby allows me to bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and always reminds me of the healing power of art.