Brazil'S Struggles And Strengths In Biomedical Sciences And Healthcare: A Conversation With The Former Minister Of Health Nelson Teich

This commentary is a summary of two conversations among Brazilian former Minister of Health and oncologist Nelson Teich; Brazilian thoracic surgeon, Marcio Lucas; and anatomists Jeffrey Laitman and Daniella Curcio. We discuss a number of topics in Medical Education, Biomedical Science, and Healthcare, including the different stages of the Brazilian response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussions also explore: Brazil's and Brazilians strengths and struggles in the advancement of biomedicine; universal barriers to furthering advances; and problems specific to Brazil.