Artur Miranda’s work with Chagas disease is, at the same time, to understand the parasite’s replication processes and optimize symptomatic treatment for the host. With strong family encouragement, he always had academia and technological innovation as his professional horizon. Miranda graduated in biological sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and has a master’s and doctorate in biochemistry and immunology from the same institution. The University of Western Ontario, in Canada, hosted a sandwich period during his doctorate. The scientist also completed a postdoctoral period at the Federal University of São Paulo.

Currently a professor at the Department of Biophysics and Physiology at UFMG, science still plays a large part in his life, even outside the laboratories. It integrates his hobbies: combines his interest in aquarium farming with his knowledge of electronics and carpentry to create customized homes for the fish. Furthermore, the scientist is dedicated to his passion for bodybuilding and the study of sports nutrition. His commitment to health marks his career; he is even married to a researcher who is also in the medical field. Miranda’s project has the potential to impact the lives of many people affected by a disease that, unfortunately, still receives little attention.