Careers in Neuroscience: Neurosurgeon and Professor
Sep 23, 2025
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In this Careers in Neuroscience profile, learn about Valéria Marques Figueira Muoio, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and professor at University of São Paulo- Brazil. Muoio discusses how she decided to pursue neurosurgery, research, and teaching simultaneously, and the necessary skills for all three career paths.
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About the Contributor
Valéria Marques Figueira Muoio, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist based in São Paulo, Brazil, at the University of São Paulo, where she integrates clinical practice, research, and the training of neurosurgical residents. She transformed a childhood dream into her profession by becoming both a neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist. Inspired by the complexity and adaptability of the human brain, her mission is to push the boundaries of science in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for her patients. Her interests include movement disorders, brain–machine interfaces, deep brain stimulation, and neurogenesis.
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