CBMM announces the winners of the 2023 CBMM Prize in Science and Technology

CBMM, the leading producer and marketer of niobium products through a mine in Araxa (MG), announces the winners of the 2023 CBMM Award, in the fields of science and technology.

In the Science category, the big winner was Wanderlei de Souza, a physician, professor and researcher with a central interest in the study of parasitic diseases.

“I think we still have a lot of discoveries to do, especially in terms of genetic restructuring and genetic changes in parasites, to make them non-infectious,” says de Souza. “I feel honored to be awarded the CBMM 2023 award, which is currently the most relevant award for science.” Brazilian”.

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In the Technology category, the big winner was Nevio Zeviani, a famous Brazilian computer scientist and researcher, who graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).

“I believe that one of the greatest satisfactions of the researcher is the ability to transform the results obtained into actions useful to society, and to return to him what was invested in universities, whether through the creation of new companies or social businesses,” Ziviani says.

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For Ricardo Lima, CEO of CBMM, the extent of Wanderlei de Souza and Nevio Ziviani’s research goes beyond their original areas of knowledge.

“It is essential to appreciate the scientific and technological knowledge of Brazilian researchers, which is why we are proud to promote the CBMM Award for 5 years. We hope that this important honor will influence other professionals to make a positive impact on society, as well as foster the desire of young talents to follow their lead,” says Lima. path of research and development.

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