Isabela Mayá Wayhs Silva

Isabela Silva has experience in medical sciences, focusing on access to health and quality of life for people with rare diseases and their caregivers. She currently works as a Scientific Advisor at SOMMOS DNA, Fleury, where she provides genetic counseling for people who have undergone direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and trains healthcare professionals in genetics.With a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and an M.Sc. in Human Genetics from the University of São Paulo (USP), Isabela has a solid academic background. His professional career includes conducting quantitative and qualitative research at UNICAMP, focused on public policies and care for people with rare diseases.Isabela has also collaborated with international organizations, such as the University of California in San Francisco and INSA in Lisbon, implementing innovative projects in detecting changes in DNA and access to healthcare for people with craniofacial anomalies. She has the ability to communicate science in an effective and accessible way, demonstrated by the creation of social media pages to disseminate knowledge about genetic syndromes and an educational booklet on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, strengthening the bridge between scientific research and society. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)