Patricia Deps

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Vice President for the Americas @ International Leprosy Association
Vitoria, ES, BR
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Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, Brazil
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I work in an interface of medical assistance, education and research. Professor (Titular) of the Department of Social Medicine, PPGDI, at Federal University of Espírito Santo (2002-actual) in Vitória, Brazil. Visiting Researcher for the 'Development of AI for the diagnosis and management of (leprosy) in Brazil,' based at the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, in partnership with the PROADI SUS (2023-2024). Member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group-Leprosy Global Programme (2022-2025). Vice President for the Americas, International Leprosy Association (2023-2026). Author of "Hansen's disease: a complete clinical guide" (Springer Nature, 2023).I am a Member of the Scientific Review Committee of the Leprosy Research Initiative, NLR (2020-2024). Member of the Board of the European Society of History of Dermatology and Venereology (ESHDV/2022-2023). Consultant Dermatologist at Instituto Pele (Vitória, Brazil) from 1996-2018. External Reviewer of International Textbook of Leprosy. Honorary Clinical Fellow at UCLH NHS Hospital for Tropical Disease (2008). Visiting Honorary Researcher at BARC, in paleopathology, at Bradford University (UK, 2014-2015). Honorary visiting researcher at IPES, Hôpital Max Fourestier, Anthropologie Medicale and Refugee's studies (France, 2018). Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Medical School of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, ES, Brazil (1999-2002). Areas of interest: Medicine; Dermatology; Hansen’s disease (Leprosy); Human Rights and Health, Medical Ethics and Medical Humanities; One Health; Global Health and Migrants, Medical Anthropology, Paleopathology/Archeology. Qualifications: Medicine (1987-1993); Dermatology at UNIFESP, M.Sc. in Infectious Disease (UFES, 1998), Ph.D. in Dermatology (UNIFESP, 2003), Postdoctoral training in England (LSHTM, 2008), English as a Medium of Instruction (2021, OHIO University, USA). Training in paleopathology (UVSQ, 2019). Member of Scientific Societies: Brazilian Society of Dermatology since 1996; Brazilian Society of Hansenology (SBH) since 2001 ; European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Secretary of the European Society of History of Dermatology and Venereology of EADV (9/2022 - 9/2023). Published technical books and book chapters: 1) "The day I changed my name: stigma and Hansen's disease" (Editions de Boccard, Paris, 2019); three book chapters on "Ces questions que vous n'osez pas poser à votre médicin" (HumenScience, Paris, 2021); and "Hanseníase na Prática Clínica" (Editora dos Editores, 2022).

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International Leprosy Association

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Vice President for the Americas
Vitoria, ES, BR
Patricia Deps Work Experience Details
  • International Leprosy Association
    Vice President For The Americas
    International Leprosy Association
    Vitoria, Es, Br
  • World Health Organization (Who)
    External Consultant Who Glp
    World Health Organization (Who) Apr 2024 - Present
    Nova Déli, Deli, Índia
  • World Health Organization (Who)
    Technical Advisory Group, Leprosy
    World Health Organization (Who) Nov 2022 - Present
    Nova Déli, Deli, Índia
    Member of WHO-TAG, Global Leprosy Programme.
  • Hospital Albert Einstein
    Coordinator Of The Research Project 'Development Of Ai For Manegement Of Hansen’S Disease.
    Hospital Albert Einstein Jan 2024 - Present
    São Paulo, Brazil
    The AI in Leprosy Project is a new initiative integrated into the scope of the Image Bank Project, with the purpose of carrying out activities related to the development of AI focused on the management and diagnosis of leprosy in Brazil. Although various project fronts can be developed simultaneously, the primary focus in the first year will be the creation of a public dataset of leprosy images in Brazil, an initiative of great value for research, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.In summary, over the next three years, this project has the mission to:- Identify the best way to use images of skin lesions and peripheral nerves, along with clinical and epidemiological information.- Develop an application for collecting clinical and epidemiological information as well as images.- Create a dataset containing images of skin lesions and peripheral nerve ultrasonographies.- Develop algorithms for diagnosis.- Sequentially, test these algorithms following AI guidelines.- Develop and conduct a multicenter randomized clinical trial for the use of AI algorithms in the SUS network throughout Brazil, preferably through CONECT SUS.
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  • Hospital Albert Einstein
    Visiting Researcher
    Hospital Albert Einstein Jun 2023 - Present
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Machine Learning in Medical Images: National Platform for Storage and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Images for Research, Innovation, and Clinical Decision Support. For more information about the activities, visit the website: https://hospitais.proadi-sus.org.br/projeto/banco-de-imagens1
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  • Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen'S Disease) Initiative
    Reviewer Of Funding Proposals
    Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen'S Disease) Initiative Sep 2023 - Present
    Japan
    I have been engaged by SHF to review and provide advice to the Sasakawa Health Foundation's board regarding funding requests for 2024 activities.
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  • International Leprosy Association
    Vice President For The Americas
    International Leprosy Association Jan 2023 - Present
    ILA organizes the International Leprosy Congress every 3 years. The next ILC will be in 2025, in Bali, Indonesia. Visit the ILA website for more information. https://www.internationalleprosyassociation.org/index.html
  • Leprosy Research Initiative
    Member Of The Scientific Review Committee
    Leprosy Research Initiative Nov 2021 - Present
    Amesterdão, Holanda Do Norte, Países Baixos
    Reviewer and reviser of new and ongoing research projects.https://leprosyresearch.org
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  • Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo
    Professora Titular
    Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo Jun 2020 - Present
    Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil
    Medical School / Department of Social Medicine / Sociology and Medical Anthropology, Global and Public Health. Human Rights, Medical Ethics, and Medical History.PPGDI-Postgraduate Program in Infectious Diseases (since 2003). Research in Infectious Skin Diseases, Skin NTDs, and expertise in Hansen's diseases.Job Description (Summarized)1. Teaching medical students, master's, and PhD students in Infectious Diseases. - Subjects: Hansen's disease, Tropical and Infectious Dermatology, General Dermatology, Medical Psychology, Medical Humanities, Medical Ethics, Human Rights, and Health. - Supervisor of PhD and master's students in the Postgraduate Program in Infectious Diseases (PPGDI).Job Description (Detailed)Main research projects:- Hansen's disease: One Health approach, Environmental source of M. leprae, natural infection of M. leprae in armadillos, coinfection of HIV and Hansen's disease, bone alterations, paleopathology, and nutritional deficiency.- Iconodiagnosis of anthropomorphic images.- Epidemiological study of refugees served at CASH - CHAPSA at the Hospital de Nanterre, France.Contributions to the Teaching ProgramOrganization of teaching:- Professor in the PPGDI, supervising master's and PhD students in Infectious Diseases [Link](http://www.ndi.ufes.br/index.html)Course Design:- Organized, coordinated, and developed the Advanced Course in Hansen's disease for PhD and master's students in Infectious Diseases at PPGDI.- Organized and developed the practical section of the Dermatology branch in the Clinics of Infectious Diseases Course, covering topics such as Sexual Transmitted Diseases, Skin Infectious Diseases, Hansen's disease, and Skin Diseases in HIV+ patients at the University Hospital at UFES.
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  • Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo
    Head Of The Department Of Social Medicine
    Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo Jan 2022 - May 2023
    Vitoria, Brazil Metropolitan Area
    1. Personnel management: Supervision and administration of professors, administrative staff, and other departmental employees. This may include recruitment.2. Academic planning: Participation in the development of the department's academic plan, including curriculum design, class schedules, and coordination of academic activities.3. Student relations: Providing support and assistance to students, including academic guidance, problem resolution, and tracking student progress.4. Research development: Promotion and support of research within the department, including seeking external funding, academic collaborations, and supervision of research projects.5. Event and meeting coordination: Organizing academic events, departmental meetings, and other activities related to the academic community.6. Partnerships and collaborations: Establishing partnerships and collaborations with other academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and government entities to promote teaching and research.7. Institutional representation: Representing the department in university governing bodies, academic committees, and other decision-making bodies.8. Project and program supervision: Managing specific departmental projects and programs, such as outreach programs, clinical internships, and community engagement projects.9. Strategic development: Contributing to the development of long-term departmental strategies aligned with the university's objectives.10. Compliance with rules and regulations: Ensuring that the department complies with university policies, standards, and relevant regulatory bodies.
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  • Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo
    Full Associate Professor
    Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo Jun 2018 - May 2020
    Vitória, Espírito Santo
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  • Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo
    Associate Professor
    Ufes - Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo Apr 2002 - May 2018
    Vitória, Espírito Santo
    Medical Professor
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  • Uvsq Université De Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines
    Medical Anthropology And Paleopathology
    Uvsq Université De Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
    Paris Area, France
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  • Musée Du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
    Honorary Visiting Researcher
    Musée Du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
    Paris Area, France
    Research in Iconodiagnosis of anthropomorphic images
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  • Ch Nanterre - Hôpital Max Fourestier
    Honorary Dermatologist
    Ch Nanterre - Hôpital Max Fourestier Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
    France
    Soins médico-dermatologiques volontaires à la Maison d'arrêt des Hauts-de-Seine de juin à août 2018.
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  • Instituto Pele
    Medical Director, Consultant Dermatologist
    Instituto Pele Jan 1996 - Mar 2018
    Vitória, Espírito Santo
    I was the founder of Instituto Pele Dermatology and Laser Clinic in Vitoria, Brazil.
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  • University Of Bradford
    Honorary Visiting Researcher
    University Of Bradford Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
    Bradford, United Kingdom
    To contribute with clinical link with paleopathological studies in medieval leprosy. I worked with Professor Keith Manchester, Alan Odgen, Andy Wilson, and Jo Buckberry. The studies in medieval skeletons tried to reach the understanding about decline of leprosy in the end of medieval period in Europe.
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  • London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
    Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Postdoctoral training with a CNPQ scholarship involved research on the co-infection of leprosy and HIV/AIDS, encompassing epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological aspects. Publications on this topic can be found on PubMed, as well as in chapters of the books "Hanseníase na Prática Clínica" (Editora dos Editores, São Paulo, 2022) and "Hansen's Disease: A Complete Clinical Guide" (Springer Nature, 2023).
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  • University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
    Honorary Clinical Research Fellow
    University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
    London, United Kingdom
    Physician, GMC licence as a GP at London Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Bloomsbury, London. Outpatient clinic for Leprosy and Infectious Cutaneous Diseases.
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  • Hospital São Paulo - Unifesp
    Medical Trainee In Dermatology
    Hospital São Paulo - Unifesp Feb 1994 - Dec 1996
    São Paulo, Brazil
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Clinical Research Infectious Diseases Medicine Hospitals Dermatology Research Teaching Immunology Laboratory Statistics

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Patricia Deps works for International Leprosy Association

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Patricia Deps's current role is Vice President for the Americas.

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Patricia Deps attended London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine, U. Of London, Unifesp - Universidade Federal De São Paulo, Ucl, Universidade Federal Do Espírito Santo (Oficial), Universidade Federal De São Paulo, Uvsq Université De Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines, Ohio University, Ohio University, Unifesp - Universidade Federal De São Paulo, Unifesp - Universidade Federal De São Paulo.

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