Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Universitat de Barcelona and the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at Nova de Lisboa. She has completed training in Social Assistance and received specialized instruction in personal assistance for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, which deepened her connection to the Independent Living Movement. Her interests lie in public policies and medical anthropology, focusing on how social factors influence health outcomes and disease experiences. Since early 2023, Gemma has been involved with Patient Innovation, where her work aligns with these interests by valuing the subjective experiences of patients and studying how living with a disease can drive innovation, thereby enriching practical solutions at the intersection of health, community support, and policy development. Gemma is currently the Co-Executive Director at Patient Innovation.Ler menos