Marcus Herbert Jones, MD, PhD, ATSF, is Full Professor of Pediatrics at PUCRS and a leading authority in pediatric pulmonology in Brazil. His research centers on chronic respiratory diseases, with a particular focus on lung function in children with conditions such as primary ciliary dyskinesia, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. He emphasizes molecular diagnostics, biomarker discovery, and the application of health technologies. Dr. Jones also leads initiatives in maternal and child health, as well as health equity, within Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS).
