MetaCast #14 - Mathematics, Medicine, and Public Health: Renata Proa’s Career Insights
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In the 14th episode of MetaCast, we have the privilege of hosting Renata Prôa, a trailblazing researcher whose interdisciplinary journey spans neuroscience, data science, and public health. Renata is a Data Scientist at Hospital Albert Einstein (Brazil), a Master’s student in Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and a Ph.D. candidate in Theoretical Neuroscience at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute. From her beginnings in São Paulo, Brazil, to her impactful contributions in global research, Renata shares the remarkable story of how ambition, curiosity, and mentorship have shaped her career.
Join us as we explore Renata’s unique academic path, including her groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence for Brazil’s public health system, her decision to transition into public health at Harvard, and her insights on the challenges of pursuing an international research career.
Creators and Guests

Host
Rhanderson Cardoso
Clinical Cardiologist and Cardiac Imaging @BrighamWomens @harvardmed | Former cardiology fellow @hopkinsheart @ciccaronecenter

Guest
Renata Proa
Data Scientist at Hospital Albert Einstein | Harvard School of Public Health | Theoretical Neuroscience Ph.D. Student at the Zuckerman Institute
