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University of the Azores hosts North American public health specialist

Açoriano Oriental10 September 2026 at 17:30

The University of the Azores hosts, between September 14 and 25, North American specialist Nadia Firdaus, who is a specialist in public health and occupational therapy. The specialist's visit comes within the scope of an academic collaboration with the Azorean institution.

Nadia Firdaus has experience in developing interventions for cancer survivors. The specialist's work focuses particularly on the area of rehabilitation and support for patients who have overcome cancer disease.

The specialist's presence at the University of the Azores enables the exchange of knowledge between the Portuguese academic system and the North American experience in the area of public health. This collaboration aims to contribute to the advancement of intervention practices with cancer survivors.

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