Rafaela Mingione

Biography:

A medical student at Universidade Santo Amaro, Rafaela Mingione deeply drawn to the challenges of neurology and neurosurgery, especially when little is known. She undergraduate research focused entirely on therapeutic strategies for prion diseases: first a systematic review, then a critical analysis of the barriers to clinical translation. These studies shaped her commitment to neurotherapeutics. Her global journey includes a Portuguese‑German bilingual high school, six months in Texas (Eastlake High School), and five weeks in Germany (Franziskaner Gymnasium Kreuzburg). Each experience reinforced her curiosity and resilience. Now, she is eager to contribute to meaningful discussions on neurodegenerative disorders.