Mrs Patricia Estrada

A PhD student at the University of São Paulo (USP) with a focus on epidemiology, particularly chronic non-communicable diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and subclinical atherosclerosis. Research is based on the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) to examine associations between autoimmune rheumatic diseases, cardiovascular risk factors, and subclinical outcomes, including carotid intima-media thickness, carotid plaques, and coronary artery calcium. Expertise includes advanced statistical methods applied to clinical epidemiology, such as multivariable regression models, cohort analysis, and case-cohort designs. Current collaborations involve multidisciplinary projects that bridge rheumatology, cardiology, and public health, with emphasis on cardiovascular prevention and risk assessment in specific populations.