The India Mosaic: Connecting Fragmented Systems to Bridge the Health Literacy Paradox

We are pleased to invite the community to Confluencia Sessions #6, organized by the Advanced Studies Group on Health Information and Technology with a Focus on Vulnerable Populations (Confluencia), based at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto Campus, Brazil.

Date and Time: June10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (São Paulo time, UTC-3)

Format: Online via the IEA-RP YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muYMF50SeBc

Language: English (no simultaneous translation)

Registration: Free, available at: https://forms.gle/R6EF3WVWCPQFEJ8w6.

Certificates: Issued to participants who complete the form provided in the live chat during the session

Session Theme

The India Mosaic: Connecting Fragmented Systems to Bridge the Health Literacy Paradox

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Usha Rani, Prasanna School of Public Health (PSPH), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), India.

Opening remarks and moderation:

Prof. Dr. Ivan Ricarte, University of Campinas, Brazil

Closing remarks:

Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

More information: iearp@usp.br

Health Information: Building Bridges Between Science, Evidence, and Human Experience

The graduate course Informação em Saúde (Health Information), offered in May 2026 within the Graduate Program in Information Science (PPGCI) at the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, brought together students and researchers in an intensive academic experience focused on the relationship between health, information, evidence, technology, and society.

Photo: Prof Dr Cristiane Galvão, Fernanda Ferreira da Silva, Nicholas Cavaretti, Raquel Maciel, Arthur Dias, and friends.

The discipline was taught by Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, from the Universidade de São Paulo, whose work has long explored the intersections between Information Science, Health Sciences, digital transformation, evidence dissemination, and vulnerable populations.

Structured as an immersive experience across full-day sessions, the course combined theoretical discussions, critical reflection, practical exercises, and collaborative dialogue. Students engaged with topics such as health information ecosystems, informational needs in healthcare, scientific evidence, health technologies, systematic reviews, digital transformation, terminologies and classifications in health, social determinants of health, and the epistemological foundations of Information Science applied to healthcare contexts.

One of the central aspects of the course was the progression adopted throughout the discipline. The discussions began with fundamental questions: What is health? What is information in health? How have these concepts changed historically? From there, students advanced toward evidence-based healthcare, scientific production, and finally the development of systematic literature reviews and advanced search strategies in scientific databases.

The discipline also explored how contemporary health challenges require broader and more human-centered perspectives. Discussions included the concept of One Health, emphasizing the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, as well as reflections on how cultural, cognitive, and social experiences may act as informational mediations related to health and well-being.

Throughout the classes, students were encouraged not only to learn methods, but also to critically analyze the structures behind scientific production and knowledge validation. Authors such as Thomas Kuhn, Pierre Bourdieu, and Hilton Japiassu were discussed in relation to scientific paradigms, symbolic power, institutional interests, and the myth of scientific neutrality.

The final sessions focused on practical activities involving the construction of research problems, definition of systematic review protocols, and development of advanced search strategies directly in health databases. Students presented their own research projects, receiving collective feedback and methodological guidance.

Beyond the formal structure of the classroom, the discipline fostered strong interaction among participants. Informal discussions during lunches and collaborative moments outside class became opportunities to better understand students’ academic concerns, institutional challenges, and research aspirations. According to the students themselves, many entered the discipline discouraged and academically exhausted, but concluded the experience feeling motivated and intellectually energized.

The atmosphere throughout the course was marked by intense engagement. Students frequently remained in the classroom until the very end of the sessions and actively participated in discussions, practical exercises, and group reflections. Multiple photographs were taken throughout the discipline to document presentations, collaborative work, and the collective academic experience built during the week.

The course also highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of Information Science. Students expressed surprise at the diversity of research trajectories presented during the discipline, including studies on music and health information, evidence dissemination in plain language, health technologies, patient records, mixed methods research, clinical relevance of information, and systematic reviews.

At the end of the discipline, students proposed future collaborations, scientific events, and possible academic exchanges involving Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos, reinforcing the creation of new intellectual and institutional connections between the two universities.

More than a methodological course on systematic reviews or health information, the discipline ultimately became an experience about scientific meaning, critical thinking, and the transformative role of education in graduate studies.

As one of the strongest impressions left by the discipline, students emphasized not only the technical rigor of the classes, but also the sense of intellectual purpose and academic belonging that emerged throughout the experience.

Patient Records: From Concept to Emerging Trends

The course “Patient Records: From Concept to Emerging Trends”, developed by Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão (FMRP-USP) within the Graduate Program in Health Organization Management at the University of São Paulo, has provided an interdisciplinary space for reflection on the impacts of digital transformation in healthcare systems and on the role of patient records as a structuring technology for healthcare delivery.

In the photograph: undergraduate student Otávio Augusto Zanin de Andrade Fernandes, master’s student Luís Henrique Honório, special student Márcio Jacomini, and Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, from FMRP-USP; doctoral student Andrezza Soldera from EERP-USP; and master’s student Arthur Dias Mendoza from UFSCar and faculty member at the Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA).

Throughout the course, students from different fields have discussed topics related to health informatization, interoperability, artificial intelligence, digital health literacy, privacy, information security, and institutional challenges involved in the implementation of electronic health records. The course seeks to connect conceptual foundations, practical experiences, and emerging trends related to contemporary digital health.

The activities have brought together students from nursing, pharmacy, biomedical informatics, law, and management, fostering a multiprofessional perspective on informational flows within healthcare settings.

In one of the recent activities, students participated in discussions on technical, institutional, and sociocultural barriers related to the use of computerized systems in healthcare, collectively reflecting on digital competencies, implementation challenges, and the impacts of technologies on professional daily routines.

The course has also promoted dialogues with professionals directly involved in technological mediation within hospital environments, bringing students closer to real-world experiences related to support, learning processes, and the everyday use of digital health systems.

Beyond the technical dimension, discussions have emphasized human, organizational, and informational aspects of patient records, encouraging critical analyses regarding:

documentation overload;

information quality;

clinical information flow;

complementary communication ecosystems;

and the real informational needs of multiprofessional healthcare teams.

Classroom discussions have also contributed to the development of new scientific projects related to clinical information flow, interoperability, and sociotechnical models applied to intensive care units and other healthcare contexts.

Confluencia Sessions #5 Discusses Health Literacy in Asia and Contributions to Global Health

The first international event of the 2026 series of Confluencia Sessions was successfully held on May 13, 2026, by the Advanced Studies Group on Health Information and Technology with a Focus on Vulnerable Populations (Confluencia), based at the Institute of Advanced Studies of the University of São Paulo (IEA-RP/USP), Brazil.

The session, entitled “Promoting Health Literacy Research and Practices in Asia: Contributions to Global Health”, brought together researchers, students, and participants from different countries to discuss international experiences, cooperation networks, and current challenges in the field of health literacy.

The conference was delivered by Prof. Peter W. S. Chang, from the Show Chwan Healthcare System (Taiwan) and the Asian Health Literacy Association (AHLA), one of the leading international references in health literacy research and practices in Asia.

During the event, Prof. Chang presented international initiatives involving health literacy, digital health, healthcare systems, vulnerable populations, and global collaboration networks developed across Asian countries and other regions of the world.

The opening remarks and moderation were conducted by Prof. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão (University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil), coordinator of Confluencia. The closing remarks were delivered by Prof. Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura (University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil), Dean-elect of the Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing and coordinator of the Institute of Advanced Studies of USP Ribeirão Preto.

The session also opened important reflections regarding cultural diversity, global health, and the challenges of applying health literacy models in different sociocultural realities, especially in countries of the Global South.

The full video of the conference is available at:

Confluencia Sessions #5 – Health Literacy in Asia and Global Health

Promoting Health Literacy Research and Practices in Asia: Contributions to Global Health

We are pleased to invite the community to Confluencia Sessions #5, the first international event of the 2026 series organized by the Advanced Studies Group on Health Information and Technology with a Focus on Vulnerable Populations (Confluencia), based at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto Campus, Brazil.

Date and Time: May 13 at 9:30 a.m. (São Paulo time, UTC-3)
Format: Online via the IEA-RP YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/BrlWaVeyejY
Language: English (no simultaneous translation)
Registration: Free, available at: https://forms.gle/JCJxNCTCWCM5N4DKA
Certificates: Issued to participants who complete the form provided in the live chat during the session


Session Theme

Promoting Health Literacy Research and Practices in Asia: Contributions to Global Health

Speaker
Prof. Peter W. S. Chang

Show Chwan Healthcare System (Taiwan) and Asian Health Literacy Association.

Opening Remarks and Moderator:
Prof. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão (University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil)

Closing Remarks:
Prof. Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura (University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil)

More information: iearp@usp.br

The practice of bibliotherapy from the perspective of librarians

 

Today we held the thesis defense of “The practice of bibliotherapy from the perspective of librarians: a mixed exploratory study”, developed by graduate student Larissa Santos da Costa (Graduate Program in Information Science, Federal University of São Carlos).

The study investigates how librarians engage with bibliotherapy in terms of knowledge, training, and professional practice, combining literature analysis with empirical data from Brazilian professionals. The findings highlight both existing gaps and emerging opportunities for the development of bibliotherapy within information units.

The examination committee was composed of:

• Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão (Chair) – Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo
• Prof. Dr. Paula Regina Dal’Evedove (Internal examiner) – Federal University of São Carlos
• Prof. Dr. Cibele Araujo Camargo Marques dos Santos (External examiner) – School of Communications and Arts, University of São Paulo
• Prof. Dr. Januário Albino Nhacuongue (Internal substitute) – Federal University of São Carlos
• Prof. Dr. Nelma Camelo de Araujo (External substitute) – Federal University of Alagoas

A strong contribution to the field of health information and professional practice.

A sala de aula como espaço de inovação e transformação social

 

O Grupo de Estudos Avançados em Tecnologia e Informação em Saúde com foco em Populações Vulneráveis (Confluencia), do Instituto de Estudos Avançados USP - Polo de Ribeirão Preto, promove no dia 10 de março, das 14h às 18h, no Espaço de Eventos do IEA-RP, a oficina “Confluencia Pedagógica: a sala de aula como espaço de inovação e transformação social com foco em populações vulneráveis”, sob responsabilidade da Profa. Dra. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, coordenadora do Grupo e docente da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (FMRP) da USP da Universidade de São Paulo.

A atividade é exclusivamente presencial, sem transmissão pela internet e com prioridade para professores da USP. Ela integra a programação da II Semana Pedagógica organizada pelo Comitê Gestor do Espaço de Desenvolvimento Docente da Universidade. As inscrições são gratuitas e devem ser feitas neste link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckE_wClTf6lLc3wIzH46uCRix6q5pM__AH6PGZlMvaCzOlQQ/viewform

O objetivo da oficina é proporcionar aos participantes a vivência de uma abordagem estruturada de ensino-aprendizagem, integrando princípios da Teoria U, da Inovação Frugal, da Pesquisa e Inovação Responsável (RRI) e da pedagogia dialógica, de modo a organizar a sala de aula como espaço de inovação e transformação social com foco em populações vulneráveis.

Os participantes vão identificar, de forma conjunta, desafios sociais concretos, percorrer etapas de escuta profunda e reflexão sobre estruturas mentais e participar de processos de cocriação de propostas de inovação e transformação viáveis e socialmente responsáveis. Ao final, serão apresentados exemplos de inovações desenvolvidas por alunos da USP com base nessa metodologia e também será aberto um espaço para reflexão e debate sobre as implicações da abordagem para a prática docente. Por se tratar de atividade vivencial estruturada em etapas sequenciais, recomenda-se que os participantes estejam presentes desde o início.

O Espaço de Eventos do IEA-RP está localizado na Rua Pedreira de Freitas, casa 20, próximo ao Prédio Central da Faculdade de Medicina, dentro do campus da USP Ribeirão Preto (Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Vila Monte Alegre).

Mais informações sobre a atividade: iearp@usp.br. Outras informações sobre a II Semana Pedagógica estão disponíveis em edd.usp.br.

Sobre o grupo Confluencia

O Grupo de Estudos Avançados em Tecnologia e Informação em Saúde com foco em Populações Vulneráveis (Confluencia) reúne cientistas, profissionais, estudantes, instituições e representantes da comunidade preocupados com o acesso à informação de qualidade a populações vulneráveis por meio das tecnologias da informação e comunicação que forem adequadas e necessárias a cada contexto. Saiba mais sobre as atividades do grupo neste link: https://rp.iea.usp.br/tag/grupo-de-estudos-avancados-em-tecnologia-e-informacao-em-saude-com-foco-em-populacoes-vulneraveis-confluencia/

WG11 Information & Health: 2026

Throughout 2026, we aim to advance the development of increasingly qualified scholarly work, capable of engaging in consistent dialogue with Brazilian society, thereby strengthening Health Information in all its senses. In 2026, join WG11 Information & Health of the Association for Research and Graduate Studies in Information Science (ANCIB), Brazil.

 

Patient Record: from Concept to Emerging Trends

In 2026, a graduate course entitled “Patient Record: from Concept to Emerging Trends” will be offered at the Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (Brazil), under the responsibility of Professor Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão.

The course adopts a critical perspective on patient records as structuring elements of health management, information, and care, integrating conceptual foundations, information governance, digital health strategies, interoperability, and emerging technologies.

It engages with international discussions on complex health systems, digital transformation, and information ethics, contributing to the training of health managers and researchers interested in understanding how health records shape institutional decision-making, public policies, and care practices.

Although developed within the Brazilian context, the course is oriented toward challenges that cut across health systems in different countries.

Em 2026, será oferecida a disciplina GOS5735 – Prontuário do Paciente: do conceito às tendências emergentes no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão das Organizações de Saúde da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, sob responsabilidade da professora Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão.

A disciplina adota uma abordagem crítica do prontuário do paciente como elemento estruturante da gestão, da informação e do cuidado em saúde, articulando fundamentos conceituais, governança da informação, estratégias de saúde digital, interoperabilidade e tecnologias emergentes.

O curso dialoga com debates internacionais sobre sistemas de saúde complexos, transformação digital e ética da informação, contribuindo para a formação de gestores e pesquisadores interessados em compreender como os registros em saúde influenciam decisões institucionais, políticas públicas e práticas de cuidado.

Embora desenvolvido no contexto brasileiro, o trabalho está orientado por desafios que atravessam sistemas de saúde em diferentes países.

Voices from Information Science in Brazil

Among the editorial works associated with the academic trajectory of Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão in 2025 is the book Information Science in Brazil: Researchers and Their Voices, published by Edufal and selected within the context of the 11th International Book Biennial of Alagoas.

The volume brings together researchers in Information Science from different regions of Brazil, presenting texts that document academic trajectories, research topics, and perspectives currently shaping the field in the national context.

The book is the result of an editorial and curatorial effort focused on listening, documenting, and systematizing the voices that constitute the field, contributing to the recording of its intellectual production and to the preservation of part of its academic memory. 

This publication is part of the set of editorial works developed by Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, forming a record of research activities, scientific organization, and knowledge dissemination carried out during the period.

Entre as produções editoriais associadas à trajetória acadêmica da Profa. Dra. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, em 2025, encontra-se o livro Ciência da Informação no Brasil: pesquisadores e suas vozes, publicado pela Edufal e selecionado no contexto da 11ª Bienal Internacional do Livro de Alagoas.

A obra reúne pesquisadores da área da Ciência da Informação atuantes em diferentes regiões do país, apresentando textos que registram trajetórias, temas de pesquisa e perspectivas presentes no campo no contexto brasileiro.

O livro resulta de um trabalho de organização e curadoria voltado à escuta, ao registro e à sistematização das vozes que compõem a área, contribuindo para a documentação de sua produção intelectual e para a preservação de parte de sua memória acadêmica.

Essa publicação integra o conjunto de produções editoriais desenvolvidas pela Profa. Dra. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, compondo o registro de atividades de pesquisa, organização científica e difusão do conhecimento realizadas no período.

Digital Health Prototypes at Supera Park: A Day of Innovation and Academic Excellence

 

Today, the students of the course Digital Health Prototypes, coordinated by Professor Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, from the Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Informatics at the Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo, experienced a remarkable moment at the Supera Innovation and Technology Park. It was an encounter where academic rigor, innovation, and social commitment converged. On this occasion, the students presented their projects to professionals from the regional innovation ecosystem, in a dialogue marked by seriousness, attentive listening, and mutual recognition.

This activity was the result of a full semester of intensive collective work grounded in the principles of Theory U, frugal innovation, responsible innovation, and deep-listening methodologies aimed at developing prototypes that integrate technology, method, and social purpose. Seeing these proposals take shape in front of consultants at the Supera Innovation and Technology Park — and being received with enthusiasm, respect, and thoughtful analysis — reaffirmed the strength of the methodology and the commitment of the class to transforming digital health.

Overall, the group received many compliments. The students were treated as young researchers and innovators, and they responded as the young researchers and innovators they truly are. 

We thank the Supera Innovation and Technology Park for their warm reception and for the contributions that will undoubtedly strengthen the final development of the proposals, including future submissions to startup funding calls. We also thank the students for their dedication, their openness to the process, and their courage to create.

Public Recommendation: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey

Victor Villatoro Carrapato

Public Recommendation

by Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão

University of Sao Paulo - Brazil

It is with great satisfaction that I present this public recommendation for Victor Villatoro Carrapato, whose academic and professional development I have closely followed since 2020. Over these years, Victor has demonstrated academic excellence, ethical integrity, and a profound commitment to social impact—qualities that place him among the most outstanding and well-rounded students I have had the opportunity to work with.

Victor began his involvement in projects under my coordination at the Department of Social Medicine (Ribeirão Preto Medical School - University of São Paulo) during his very first year as an undergraduate student. He joined as a volunteer in the project “Fale com o Dr. Risadinha,” dedicated to providing accessible, evidence-based health information to the population, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. From that point forward, his growth was continuous and exceptional.

Between 2020 and 2025, Victor participated in four distinct modalities of academic programs and scholarships, developing competencies in community outreach, teaching, and research—the three foundational pillars of the Brazilian public university system.

In community outreach (extensão), he completed over 1,100 hours of direct public engagement, answering health-related questions with clarity, scientific rigor, and empathy. His work focused particularly on mental health, prevalent conditions in underserved communities, and the translation of scientific evidence into accessible information for the general population. He consistently demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and strong communication skills.

In teaching, Victor contributed to the project “Dr. Risadinha Educa”, delivering training sessions, courses, and educational activities on evidence-based health information and the responsible use of technologies and artificial intelligence in health communication. His ability to explain complex content with precision and his collaborative posture stand out as key strengths.

In research, he served as an undergraduate research fellow in the project “Barriers and Facilitators for the Use of the International Classification of Diseases by Health Professionals in Brazil”. In this role, he conducted tasks of significant complexity: national-level recruitment of health professionals, formal communication with participants, and systematic data organization. He always acted with methodological discipline, ethical responsibility, and growing autonomy.

Victor’s scientific output is remarkable for an undergraduate student and includes: a book chapter published by UFSCar in 2025; and annual participation in the SIICUSP Symposium (2022–2025), with an Honorable Mention in 2022 at the regional and international phase.

These achievements reflect not only his intellectual capacity but also his discipline, consistency, and commitment to the public mission of the university.

Victor embodies a rare combination of qualities: steady responsibility, ethical integrity, social sensitivity, methodological rigor, and the ability to translate complex scientific knowledge into accessible health information. He is an exceptionally reliable and mature student, deeply committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations—an area that lies at the core of my academic work.

After more than two decades working with undergraduate and graduate students, I can state with confidence that Victor ranks among the most promising profiles I have supervised. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any graduate program, professional position, research initiative, or institutional opportunity that values academic excellence combined with genuine social impact.

I remain available for further information if needed.

Ribeirão Preto, December 1st, 2025.

Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão

Professor and Researcher

University of São Paulo (USP)

mgalvao@usp.br

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Recomendação Pública

É com grande satisfação que apresento esta recomendação pública para Victor Villatoro Carrapato, cujo desenvolvimento acadêmico e profissional acompanho de perto desde 2020. Ao longo desses anos, Victor demonstrou excelência acadêmica, integridade ética e profundo compromisso com o impacto social — qualidades que o colocam entre os estudantes mais completos e promissores com os quais já tive a oportunidade de trabalhar.

Victor iniciou sua participação em projetos sob minha coordenação no Departamento de Medicina Social (Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto – Universidade de São Paulo) ainda em seu primeiro ano de graduação. Ele ingressou como voluntário no projeto “Fale com o Dr. Risadinha”, dedicado a fornecer informação em saúde acessível e baseada em evidências para a população, especialmente durante a pandemia de COVID-19. A partir desse momento, seu crescimento foi contínuo e excepcional.

Entre 2020 e 2025, Victor participou de quatro modalidades distintas de programas acadêmicos e bolsas, desenvolvendo competências em extensão, ensino e pesquisa — os três pilares fundamentais da universidade pública brasileira.

Na extensão universitária, completou mais de 1.100 horas de atendimento direto à população, respondendo dúvidas de saúde com clareza, rigor científico e empatia. Seu trabalho focou especialmente em saúde mental, condições prevalentes em comunidades vulneráveis e tradução de evidências científicas para uma linguagem acessível ao público geral. Demonstrou, de forma consistente, maturidade, responsabilidade e sólida capacidade de comunicação.

No ensino, Victor contribuiu para o projeto “Dr. Risadinha Educa”, ministrando treinamentos, cursos e atividades educacionais sobre informação em saúde baseada em evidências e uso responsável de tecnologias e inteligência artificial na comunicação em saúde. Sua habilidade em explicar conteúdos complexos com precisão, aliada à postura colaborativa, destaca-se como um de seus maiores pontos fortes.

Na pesquisa, atuou como bolsista de iniciação científica no projeto “Barreiras e Facilitadores para o Uso da Classificação Internacional de Doenças por Profissionais de Saúde no Brasil”. Nesse contexto, desempenhou tarefas de elevada complexidade: recrutamento nacional de profissionais de saúde, comunicação formal com participantes e organização sistemática de dados. Sempre atuou com disciplina metodológica, responsabilidade ética e autonomia crescente.

A produção científica de Victor é notável para um estudante de graduação e inclui: um capítulo de livro publicado pela UFSCar em 2025; e participação anual no Simpósio Internacional de Iniciação Científica e Tecnológica da USP (SIICUSP) de 2022 a 2025, tendo recebido Menção Honrosa em 2022 na fase regional e internacional.

Essas realizações refletem não apenas sua capacidade intelectual, mas também sua disciplina, consistência e compromisso com a missão pública da universidade.

Victor reúne uma combinação rara de qualidades: responsabilidade contínua, integridade ética, sensibilidade social, rigor metodológico e capacidade de traduzir conhecimento científico complexo em informação acessível em saúde. É um estudante excepcionalmente confiável e maduro, profundamente comprometido com a melhoria da vida de populações vulneráveis — área que está no centro do meu trabalho acadêmico.

Após mais de duas décadas trabalhando com estudantes de graduação e pós-graduação, posso afirmar com segurança que Victor está entre os perfis mais promissores que já supervisionei. Recomendo-o integralmente para qualquer programa de pós-graduação, posição profissional, iniciativa de pesquisa ou oportunidade institucional que valorize excelência acadêmica aliada a impacto social genuíno.

Permaneço à disposição para informações adicionais, caso necessário.

Ribeirao Preto, 1 de dezembro de 2025.

Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão

Professora e Pesquisadora

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

mgalvao@usp.br

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What is a Public Recommendation?

A public recommendation is a deliberate and formal document that publicly acknowledges the ethical, intellectual, and human trajectory of a student, researcher, or professional, grounded in the Aristotelian principles of material, formal, efficient, and final causes. It is a documentary typology whose material cause lies in the content that expresses the virtues and trajectory of the recommended person; whose formal cause is manifested in the public, permanent, and accessible structure of the record; whose efficient cause is the conscious action of the professor who testifies to and legitimizes the merit; and whose final cause is the transmission of legacy, the strengthening of bonds, and the construction of social, academic, and institutional memory across generations. This format replaces private and fragmented letters, avoiding documentary dispersion and reducing bureaucratic demands, aligning with the principles of frugal innovation by allowing a single, sustainable, and easily circulated record. The public recommendation, as a document that values intergenerational continuity and consolidates the shared history between teacher and undergraduate student, was created by Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão on December 1st, 2025, and the present document is its conceptual demonstration by extension.

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O que é uma Recomendação Pública?

Recomendação pública é um documento deliberado e formal que reconhece publicamente o percurso ético, intelectual e humano de um estudante, pesquisador ou profissional, fundamentado nos princípios aristotélicos de causa, forma e finalidade. Trata-se de uma tipologia documental cuja causa material reside no conteúdo que expressa as virtudes e a trajetória da pessoa recomendada; cuja causa formal se manifesta na estrutura pública, permanente e acessível do registro; cuja causa eficiente é a ação consciente do(a) professor(a) que testemunha e legitima o mérito; e cuja causa final é a transmissão de legado, o fortalecimento dos vínculos e a construção da memória social, acadêmica e institucional entre gerações. Este formato substitui cartas privadas e fragmentadas, evitando dispersão documental e reduzindo burocracias, alinhando-se aos princípios de inovação frugal por permitir um registro único, sustentável e de fácil circulação. A recomendação pública, enquanto documento que valoriza a continuidade intergeracional e consolida a história compartilhada entre docente e graduando, foi criada pela Profa. Dra. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão em 1º de dezembro de 2025, sendo o presente documento sua demonstração conceitual por extensão.

 

GALVÃO, Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão. Public Recommendation: Celebrating a Remarkable Journey. Ribeirão Preto: Universidade de São Paulo, 2025. Disponível em: https://www.ourlabishere.com.br/2025/12/PublicRecommendation.html Acesso em: 01 Dec. 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31156.92801

Coordinator of the IEA-RP Study Group Assumes Leadership of ANCIB’s Information and Health Working Group

We would like to share the article published by the Institute of Advanced Studies of the University of São Paulo – Ribeirão Preto Branch (IEA-RP/USP) about the coordination of the Information and Health Working Group (GT Informação e Saúde) within ANCIB. This institutional announcement recognizes the collective work we have been developing.

Access the full article / Acesso ao texto integral

Compartilhamos a matéria publicada pelo Instituto de Estudos Avançados da Universidade de São Paulo – Polo Ribeirão Preto (IEA-RP/USP) sobre a coordenação do GT Informação e Saúde na ANCIB. Trata-se de um registro institucional que reconhece o trabalho que temos desenvolvido coletivamente.

Biomedical Informatics (FMRP-USP) at the International Phase of SIICUSP 2025

We are pleased to announce that the study “Biomedical Informatics: from course discovery pathways to first impressions of incoming students,” developed by undergraduate student Fernando Henrique Demarqui Takaki (Fernando Takaki), under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, was presented at the International Phase of SIICUSP 2025.

The research employed thematic analysis of interviews to understand how first- and second-year students discover the Biomedical Informatics Program and what their initial impressions are upon entering USP. Key findings include:
📌 the program is mostly discovered through informal pathways;
📌 incoming students experience a mix of enthusiasm and apprehension;
📌 practical experiences serve as important anchors of belonging;
📌 the Biomedical Informatics Connection project is recognized as a space for student integration and engagement;
📌 there is a need to strengthen outreach strategies, connections with schools, and onboarding processes.
Participation in the international stage reinforces our commitment to an interdisciplinary and socially relevant education, aligned with contemporary challenges in technology, health, and society.
We congratulate the student for the excellence of the presentation and thank all study participants. We remain committed to advancing a science that transforms and endures.

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🎓🌍 Informática Biomédica (FMRP-USP) na Fase Internacional do SIICUSP 2025

Com satisfação, divulgamos que o trabalho “Biomedical Informatics: from course discovery pathways to first impressions of incoming students”, desenvolvido pelo estudante Fernando Henrique Demarqui Takaki Fernando Takaki, sob orientação da Profa. Dra. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão, foi apresentado na Fase Internacional do SIICUSP 2025.

A pesquisa investigou, por meio de análise temática de entrevistas, como estudantes dos primeiros anos conhecem o curso de Informática Biomédica e quais são suas impressões iniciais ao ingressar na USP. Entre os principais achados, destacam-se:

📌 a descoberta do curso majoritariamente por vias informais;
📌 a oscilação entre entusiasmo e apreensão no ingresso;
📌 o papel das experiências práticas como âncoras de pertencimento;
📌 o reconhecimento do projeto Conexão Informática Biomédica como espaço de integração estudantil;
📌 a necessidade de fortalecer ações de divulgação, articulação com escolas e processos de acolhimento.

A apresentação na etapa internacional reafirma nosso compromisso com uma formação interdisciplinar, socialmente relevante e alinhada às demandas contemporâneas em tecnologia, saúde e educação.

Parabenizamos o estudante pela excelência da apresentação e agradecemos aos participantes do estudo. Seguimos fortalecendo uma ciência que transforma e permanece.

We are pleased to invite the community to Confluencia Sessions #4, the last international event of the 2025 series organized by the Advanced Studies Group on Health Information and Technology with a Focus on Vulnerable Populations (Confluencia), based at the Institute of Advanced Studies – University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto Campus, Brazil.

Date and Time: December 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (São Paulo time, UTC-3)

Format: Online via the IEA-RP YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CnX4FnpxQU

Language: English (no simultaneous translation)

Registration: Free, available at https://forms.gle/h95m6w6iJVYaDqqj7

Certificates: Issued to participants who complete the form provided in the live chat during the session

Session Theme: Literacy, Health Information, and Vulnerable Populations

Speaker: Dr. Pamela McKinney (University of Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Moderator: Dr. Ariadne Chloë Mary Furnival (Federal University of São Carlos – UFSCar, Brazil)

Opening Remarks: Prof. Dr. Maria Cristiane Barbosa Galvão (University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil)

Closing Remarks: Prof. Maria da Luz Antunes (Lisbon School of Health Technology – ESTeSL, Portugal)

More information: iearp@usp.br

We cordially invite the community to the Confluencia Sessions #3, an international event organized by the Advanced Studies Group on Health Information and Technology with a Focus on Vulnerable Populations (Confluencia), based at the Instituto de Estudos Avançados da USP – Ribeirao Preto Campus, Brazil.

Date and Time: November 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (São Paulo time, UTC-3)

Format: Online via streaming ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9LjIT59FvU)

Language: English

Registration: Free, available online, https://forms.gle/19a1DYr8kZ61BLsX6

Certificates: Issued to those who complete the form during the session

Session Theme

Population and Climate Change: The Role of Education, Information, and Technology

Speakers

Brazil Perspective: Prof. Dr. Camilo Darsie (UNISC, Brazil)

United States Perspective: Dr. Vikas Kapil (Emory University, USA)

Moderation and Remarks

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Flávia Prado (USP Innovation Agency – AUSPIN, Brazil)

Open Remarks: Prof. Dr. Cristiane Galvao (USP, Brazil)

Closing Remarks: Vitória Merten Fernandes Vitória Merten Fernandes (UNISC, Brazil)

More information: iearp@usp.br