Milton Moraes

Milton Moraes, an associate researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, specializes in leprosy research and tropical diseases. He shares his journey from intern to lab head, emphasizing the challenges of developing diagnostic tools over 15 years. The conversation dives into the urgent need for antibiotic innovation, the rising threat of pandemics, and how integrated solutions can tackle both old and new diseases. Milton advocates for funding vaccines that may not yield profit, highlighting the importance of health preparedness for a better future.