Biography

Infectious disease specialist and public health researcher from Brazil, with focused experience in tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and infectious disease surveillance. Recently completed an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University. Experienced in clinical care, public health programs, and research on infectious diseases. Supported projects on tuberculosis recurrence using national surveillance data from Brazil and on preventive TB treatment among people living with HIV. Has collaborated with national and international institutions, including the Brazilian Ministry of Health and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Tuberculosis Recurrence and Associated Factors: A 12-Year Retrospective Cohort Study in Brazil

Long-term risk of recurrence highlights the importance of risk-tailored post-treatment follow-up strategies to reduce long-term TB burden, particularly among individuals with persistent biological and social vulnerabilities.

Source: Conference 2024

Research Summaries

PAPER
Tuberculosis recurrence risk remains high years after treatment
20 Nov 2025
 PAPER
Genomics shows reinfection drives TB recurrence in Brazil
08 Apr 2026