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Alda Sousa

b. 1953

Portuguese politician, and Portuguese researcher, specialist in human genetics, genetic epidemiology and neurodegenerative diseases

Politician Researcher Biomedical engineer
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About Alda Sousa

Born 1953. Alda Sousa is a Portuguese politician, researcher, biomedical engineer and geneticist.

Alda Maria Botelho Correia Sousa (born August 4, 1953, in Porto) is a Portuguese academic and politician, and a Member of the European Parliament in her VII term.

Biography A graduate of mathematics from the University of Porto, she obtained a doctorate in biomedical sciences. Professionally associated with her alma mater and the Abel Salazar Biomedical Sciences Institute (as a professor).

She became involved in the activities of the Left Bloc. From 2002 to 2005, she was a member of the IX Assembly of the Republic. On May 9, 2012, she assumed the position of Member of the European Parliament for the VII term, replacing the late Miguel Portas.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Porto, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto
Positions held
Member of the Assembly of the Republic, Member of the European Parliament
Employers
Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar
Also known as
Alda Maria Botelho Correia de Sousa, Sousa, Alda

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alda Sousa?

Portuguese politician, and Portuguese researcher, specialist in human genetics, genetic epidemiology and neurodegenerative diseases

When was Alda Sousa born?

Alda Sousa was born on 4 August 1953 in Porto.

What is Alda Sousa's occupation?

Alda Sousa is a politician, researcher, biomedical engineer and geneticist.

What nationality is Alda Sousa?

Alda Sousa is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alda Sousa

· Wikidata: Q9144666

· DBpedia: Alda Sousa

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