Mayana Zatz is a Brazilian geneticist and professor known for her research in human genetics, particularly in the areas of neuromuscular diseases, stem cells, and the genetic basis of rare disorders. She is affiliated with the University of São Paulo (USP), where she has led research at the Center for Research on the Human Genome and Stem Cells. Zatz has contributed significantly to studies on conditions such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and other inherited diseases. Her work often combines clinical research with molecular genetics and genomics.
She has been recognized nationally and internationally for her contributions to science, receiving awards and fellowships from institutions such as the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and the Third World Academy of Sciences (now known as The World Academy of Sciences, TWAS). Zatz has also been involved in initiatives to expand genomic research in Latin America and promote the ethical application of genetic technologies.
Her scientific publications have appeared in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and she has mentored numerous graduate students and researchers in the field of medical genetics.