Aluísio JD Barros was promoted to Full Professor (Class E) of the Post-graduation Program in Epidemiology from UFPel after presenting an academic memorial in a public session held in June 10th. His career progression was approved by an Evaluation Committee composed by Professors Iná da Silva dos Santos (UFPel), Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani (UFRGS), Marco Antonio Barbieri (USP) and Euclides Ayres de Castilho (USP).