Silvana Santos
Silvana Santos is a Brazilian biologist and geneticist known for her groundbreaking research on the rare genetic disorder known as Spoan, which she discovered in the remote town of Serrinha dos Pintos. Her work has significantly impacted the lives of local families, providing them with much-needed diagnoses and support. In 2024, she was honored by the BBC as one of the 100 most influential women in the world, recognizing her contributions to genetics and public health.
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Montenegro:
Silvana Santos identified a previously unknown genetic disease called SPOAN in a remote area of Brazil.
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United Kingdom:
Silvana Santos identified and named a previously unknown condition called Spoan syndrome in Serrinha dos Pintos.
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Ecuador:
Silvana Santos is a biologist and geneticist who discovered a rare genetic disease known as Spoan in Serrinha dos Pintos.
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Uruguay:
Silvana Santos is a scientist who discovered a rare syndrome in Serrinha dos Pintos.
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Venezuela:
Silvana Santos discovered a rare genetic disease known as Spoan in a remote area of Brazil.
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