Gaia Perego

Gaia Perego is a Fixed-Term Researcher (Type A) in Dynamic Psychology (M-PSI/07) at the Faculty of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan since July 2024. Previously, she served as Contract Professor for Health Psychology, Health Policies, and Demo-ethno-anthropological disciplines across multiple degree programs including Psychology, Obstetrics, and Political Science.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Milan-Bicocca (2022)
• Specialization in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy Center, Como (2022)
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2016)
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2014)

Dr. Perego's research centers on health psychology with emphasis on oncology and women's health. She investigates psychological aspects of chronic illnesses (cancer, polycystic kidney disease), rare conditions (MRKH syndrome), and pandemic impacts through qualitative analysis and systematic reviews. Her work consistently addresses patient-centered care in multidisciplinary contexts, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations including cancer patients and women with gynecological conditions.

Her recent publications (2022-2025) reveal strong thematic clusters in psycho-oncology and patient experience research. Key trends include non-pharmacological interventions for chemotherapy side effects, digital health applications (online yoga), psychosocial challenges in cancer survivorship and motherhood, mental health impacts of the pandemic on healthcare workers, and unmet needs in rare gynecological conditions. Her methodology favors systematic reviews and qualitative analyses of patient narratives.

Dr. Perego has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Health Psychology for Psychology and Obstetrics students, and Health Policies for Political Science. While specific grant details aren't provided, her prolific research output suggests active project involvement. She collaborates in multidisciplinary teams for chronic disease management, particularly in nephrology and oncology contexts, emphasizing integrated psychological support within medical care frameworks.