Flávia Bueno

Flávia Bueno, a 35-year-old nutritionist and social media influencer, gained attention after a severe diving accident left her with a spinal cord injury. While recovering in the intensive care unit of Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, she received an experimental drug called polilaminina, developed for spinal cord injuries. A video shared by her family showing her moving her right arm after treatment sparked hope and interest in the drug's potential. Despite not qualifying for clinical trials due to her condition, her family successfully obtained a legal injunction for compassionate use of the medication, highlighting the urgency and lack of alternatives for her critical situation.