Oswaldo Cruz Institute turned 125 on May 25, 2025. Photo: Henrique Nobre

From August 5th to 8th, the second act of Symposium IOC Jubilee 125 years continued the celebrations for the anniversary of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) with scientific debates, tributes and cultural activities.  

The program began with a special edition of the Somos Manguinhos project, dedicated to the trajectory of researcher Maria de Nazareth Meirelles, with the presentation of the medal that bears her name to 15 female scientists.  

There was also the presentation of the Institute's new employees, symbolizing the renewal of staff and the continuity of the institutional mission. 

Among the scientific highlights were the 1st Milton Ozório Moraes Symposium, in honor of the researcher, and an international lecture on metagenomics, which discussed global trends in health surveillance and research.  

The event also marked the launch of the project 'In Memoriam – Presences beyond Covid-19', which preserves the memory of professionals and students of IOC victims of Covid-19, with the installation of the first plaques in tribute in the campus pavilions. 

Check out the special coverage below.

Between children, theses and affections: the legacy of Maria de Nazareth Meirelles

Somos Manguinhos celebrates the scientist's scientific and affectionate trajectory

Science Renewal: New Servers Are Introduced to the Community IOC

The Institute's anniversary program included a presentation activity by 13 successful candidates

Milton Ozório Moraes' legacy in science, health and people

Symposium addressed the scientist's impact on the fight against leprosy and the training of human resources

Fundamentals and applications of clinical metagenomics

Thematic concluded the program of the 2nd act of the Symposium IOC Jubilee 125 years, last Friday (08/08)

In Memoriam: presence beyond Covid-19 

Project of IOC recognizes and preserves the memory of lives lost to the pandemic