About this talk
Camila Ventura is a retina specialist who worked on the front lines of Brazil’s 2015 Zika virus outbreak. Being among the first doctors to treat babies born with congenital Zika syndrome, Camila and her team led the way in terms of conducting research and developing new protocols.
One major lesson that Camila learned working with children affected by Congenital Zika syndrome is the important role that parents and caregivers play in the treatment of their children. Tune in to Camila’s 2017 TEDMED Talk to learn more about her groundbreaking work treating babies affected by the Zika virus and why she believes it’s crucial to empower their families and caregivers to be the doctors’ biggest allies.
About Camila Ventura
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Camila Ventura is a highly respected Brazilian retina specialist and a leading researcher on the long-term effects of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). Her work began during the 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, where she was one of the first doctors to report that the virus could cause serious eye damage in babies. Camila’s research focuses on the structural damage caused to the eye by the Zika virus, as well as the effects of these problems on a child’s vision. She also works to understand how children with CZS respond to early treatments and rehabilitation. Her findings have been crucial for helping doctors around the world better diagnose and care for children affected by the virus. In addition to her research, Camila is a professor at the Instituto de Olhos Fernando Ventura and a key member of the Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV). This organization provides free eye care and rehabilitation services to low-income families in Brazil, which demonstrates Camila’s commitment to turning her research into real-world help for her community. Her work has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), cementing her as a global expert in this field.
