Zeferino Vaz
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Zeferino Vaz

Brazilian physician and academic (1908-1981)

Zeferino Vaz (May 27, 1908 – February 19, 1981) was a Brazilian physician and academic who coordinated the construction and development of the State University of Campinas, whose main campus is named in his honor. He strived to bring together leading scientists to teach at the University.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Zeferino Vaz (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 27, 1908, died Feb 19, 1981.1

About

Zeferino was born and lived his childhood in São Paulo. He attended the Medicine school

of the University of São Paulo and got his M.D. degree in 1932, with specializations

in Parasitology, Parasitic Diseases, Biology, Genetics and Zoology.

Shortly after his graduation, Zeferino became professor of Zoology and Parasitology in the Veterinary Medicine School of the University of São Paulo. He was the director of the Veterinary Medicine School from 1936 to 1947. From 1951 to 1964 he was the director-founder of the Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, and during this period, in 1963, he was state secretary of public health. From 1964 to 1965 he was the first president of the São Paulo State Council of Education and rector of the University of Brasília.

From Wikipedia’s article on Zeferino Vaz, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of São Paulo3

Career

Occupation: physician.6

Personal life

  • BornMay 27, 1908, São Paulo7
  • DiedFeb 19, 1981, São Paulo8
  • CitizenshipBrazil9