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Dra. Maria Goreti Freitas
Brazil
Decentralized Science & Public Health

Dra. Maria Goreti Freitas

deScier

Biography

Dr. Maria Goreti Freitas is a scientist, founder, and leader of deScier, and a former researcher at the prestigious Brazilian institution FIOCRUZ (https://fiocruz.br/), where she built a remarkable 40-year career as a public health entomologist specializing in mosquitoes.

Since retiring in July 2019, she has devoted herself to building bridges between academia and society, promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge beyond institutional walls. With a strong track record as a leader in multicultural teams, Dr. Freitas is multilingual—fluent in Portuguese (her native language), English, and Greek—and has lived abroad for more than 25 years.

Her professional profile combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and social commitment, reflecting a deep belief in the power of decentralization to transform bold ideas into realities with meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Areas of Expertise

Public Health Entomology Scientific Research & Communication Decentralized Science (DeSci) Multicultural Team Leadership Academia-Society Bridge Building 40 years FIOCRUZ Research Experience

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