The Rua Odette Ferreira, located in Alta de Lisboa, is a tribute to this figure born and raised in Lisbon, who marked the development of science at a time when the AIDS virus was still the subject of initial research.
The ceremony was attended by several figures from political and scientific life, including the President of the Lisbon Municipal Council, Carlos Moedas; the President of the Lumiar Parish Council, Ricardo Mexia; the Grand Master of the Order of Pharmacists, Hélder Mota; the Director of the General Directorate of Health, Rita Sá Machado; the President of the National Association of Pharmacies, Ema Paulino; and the Director of the Museum of Pharmacy.
Maria Odette Santos Ferreira (1925-2018) had a career of national and international recognition, noted for the relationship between science and society. She coordinated the National Commission for the Fight Against AIDS and taught health professionals and researchers.
In the 1980s, she initiated research on HIV infection in Portugal, obtaining relevant results and leaving a legacy recognized by the scientific community.
