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Lucas Edel Donato

@lucasedeldonato

Global health policy specialist at the Brazilian Ministry of Health—PAHO/WHO, advising health programs across LMICs and managing €5M budgets.

Spain
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At the Brazilian Ministry of Health — PAHO / World Health Organization (WHO), I develop policy advice, briefings and recommendations for public health programs across LMIC settings. I work with senior policy stakeholders, including ministers of health and PAHO/WHO leaders, to negotiate agreements and build partnerships.

I manage annual program budgets of approximately €5 million and co-developed digital health information systems and analytical frameworks. At Centro Universitário de Brasília (CEUB), I directed planning for applied public health research projects and served on the Applied Research Ethics Committee.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Program Coordinator / Senior Technical Advisor

Brazilian Ministry of Health — PAHO / World Health Organizat

Jan 2011 - Present (15 years 8 months)

Developed and delivered policy advice, briefings, and recommendations for public health programs across multiple LMIC settings. Managed annual program budgets of approximately €5 million and built relationships with senior policy stakeholders.

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University Professor / Project Coordinator

Centro Universitário de Brasília (CEUB)

Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)

Directed strategic, operational, and administrative planning for 20+ applied public health research projects. Delivered keynote lectures and led seminars, translating complex health strategies for diverse audiences.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade de São Paulo logoUP

Universidade de São Paulo

PhD, Public Health

2021 - 2025

PhD in Public Health with focus on Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control. Included a doctoral research fellowship at Instituto de Salud Carlos III in Madrid, Spain in 2024.

Universidade de Brasília logoUB

Universidade de Brasília

Master of Science, Tropical Medicine

2012 - 2014

MSc in Tropical Medicine with focus on Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases.

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Universidade Castelo Branco

Postgraduate Diploma, Health Surveillance

2010 - 2011

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Surveillance and Quality Control.

Universidade de Vila Velha logoUV

Universidade de Vila Velha

Bachelor's Degree, Veterinary Medicine

2003 - 2009

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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