Carolina Bonet Bub

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Carolina Bonet Bub is a leading researcher in transfusion medicine and infectious disease epidemiology, with a particular focus on emerging viral threats to blood safety. Her work centers on understanding the risks of transfusion-transmitted infections, especially those posed by arboviruses like Zika virus. In her highly cited 2021 study, "Zika virus RNA detection in blood donors in São Paulo, Brazil," Bub provided critical evidence of asymptomatic ZIKV viremia among blood donors, demonstrating a tangible risk for transfusion transmission in endemic regions. This research, which has garnered significant attention for its public health implications, directly informs blood bank screening policies and donor deferral strategies. By quantifying the prevalence of viral RNA in a large donor cohort, Bub’s contributions have helped shape global guidelines for preventing arbovirus spread through the blood supply. Her work stands as a vital reference for researchers and health authorities working to safeguard blood products during outbreaks, highlighting her impact on both clinical practice and epidemiological surveillance.