Postdoctoral Research Associate Raissa Nogueira de Brito holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences (major: Infectious and Parasitic Diseases). Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Georgia (UGA). Raissa has dedicated her efforts to researching Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and other zoonotic, infectious diseases that disproportionately impact disenfranchised people, primarily focusing on the control and surveillance of these diseases. She advances this research by fostering collaborations between academic institutions, local/state health departments, and the affected communities. Education Education: B.S. Biological Sciences and Environmental Management, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG), Brazil (2008-2012) M.S. Master of Science in Health Sciences, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz – Ministry of Health), Brazil (2013-2015) Ph.D. Health Sciences, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz – Ministry of Health), Brazil (2015-2019)
