Dr. Roberto Medronho is a highly distinguished Brazilian epidemiologist, researcher, and academic leader. He has spent decades teaching at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), eventually serving as the university's Rector. Throughout his career, Medronho has stood at the front lines of public health crises in Brazil, providing critical analysis on vector-borne diseases (such as Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya), urban health disparities, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Epidemiologia ," edited by , is a cornerstone textbook in Brazilian medical literature, used extensively to teach the foundations and applications of epidemiological science. It is currently in its 3rd edition (2024), though the 2nd edition remains widely circulated in PDF format. roberto medronho epidemiologia pdf