Marcelo Eiji Koike

I am a Pharmacist, graduated from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of São Paulo (USP), with certifications in Pharmacovigilance Management and a MBA in Health Innovation Management. I have extensive experience in Public Health and Pharmacovigilance, particularly in vaccines and other immunobiological products. For over 15 years, I have contributed to public health initiatives, working in the STI/AIDS Program, the Mental Health Program (as Pharmacist in Charge), and the Primary Health Care Program at the São Caetano do Sul Municipal Health Secretariat (Sesaud). Since 2012, I have been dedicated to the Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance Center at Fundação Butantan - Instituto Butantan, an institution under the São Paulo State Health Secretariat (SES-SP). Through my work in Pharmacovigilance at Fundação Butantan - Instituto Butantan, I have become deeply involved in the complex vaccine development cycle, both for vaccines developed in-house and those arising from technology transfer processes. My contributions have focused on ensuring compliance with Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GPV) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP), which are essential for obtaining and maintaining regulatory approval, thus ensuring that vaccines provided to the public meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and clinical safety. During my undergraduate studies, I also completed Scientific Initiations, which enhanced my knowledge and skills in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemical Analysis. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)