Epidemiologist Aluisio Barros, from the Post-graduate Program in Epidemiology at UFPel, is the winner of the 2018 Gaúcho Researcher Award in special highlight "Science for the Reduction of Inequalities" modality.

This is the eighth edition of the award, promoted by the Foundation for State Research Support (FAPERGS), with the objective of recognizing the work of researchers in the most diverse areas of knowledge.

The award received by Professor Aluisio Barros distinguishes his "contribution to reducing inequalities and promoting social, economic and political inclusion of all, regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic condition or other segmentation."

The awards ceremony will be held on October 18, at the Convention Hall of the Federation of  Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (FIERGS), in Porto Alegre.