Brazilian Startup Leverages Genetic Diversity for Precision Medicine

São Paulo, Brazil – June 4, 2025 – Lygia da Veiga Pereira, founder and CEO of the Brazilian biotechnology startup gen-t, recently sat down with journalist Sonia Racy for an interview on Estadão's Cenários series. The discussion focused on gen-t's innovative approach to leveraging Brazil's diverse gene pool for advancements in precision medicine. Pereira explained, "What we want is to harness the richness of the Brazilian population's genetic diversity to foster and accelerate innovation in the health industry." The interview highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Brazil's genetic landscape, and how gen-t is working to address the historical underrepresentation of non-white populations in genetic research. This initiative, supported by Banco Safra, signifies a significant step towards more inclusive and effective healthcare solutions in Brazil. The interview is available on Estadão's YouTube channel.