Contact
- ana_pontes@sfu.ca
Dr. Ana L煤cia Pontes
Allied Scholar, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Areas of interest
Indigenous health and wellness, Indigenous health policy, public health, mentorship
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctorate in Public Health, National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca, Brazil
Biography
Ana L煤cia Pontes is a Brazilian medical doctor specialized in "Education and Health" and "Preventive and Social Medicine" (2003-2006). She holds both a master's degree and a doctorate in "Public Health" from the National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca. Currently, she is a researcher at the National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/Ministry of Health in Brazil, and a member of the Indigenous Health Thematic Group of the Brazilian Association of Collective Health. She is also a visiting scholar at 丁香园AV within the Faculty of Health Sciences until july 2025.
With over 20 years of experience, she has been actively engaged in research, education, and technical work in Indigenous health in Brazil, particularly focusing on Indigenous Health Agents and the enhancement of Indigenous Health Policy. Additionally, she is passionate about advocating for and supporting Indigenous organizations and leaders in their fight for health rights and against racism, as well as supporting Indigenous health researchers.