The Brazilian researcher Flávia Vasconcelos de Mello, who died after being run over by a car in Lisbon, Last Thursday (25), he turned 36 in February, He graduated in Biological Sciences and had a masters and doctorate in ecology.
Ida to Portugal was due to the realization of a postdoctoral At the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere by the Center for Sea and Environmental Sciences (Mare), in Lisbon.
All graduations from Flávia were made in the UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro).
Passion for life
On social networks, the researcher accumulated almost 10,000 followers. Flávia shared photos of Travel, adventures around the world and pointed out that it has already gone through at least 50 countries.
A week ago, she posted a carousel of photos on Instagram with the caption: “Living is a must see”.
After the news of Flávia’s death, a friend commented in the publication: “Life is unfair, but you made it be worth it, what a longing for you to leave my friend. This can not be true”.
Tributes and kitty
Mare issued a note of regret that regrets the. “His dedication, competence and collaborative spirit have deeply marked colleagues and students, leaving a legacy of science and friendship that will remain among us. It will always be remembered for its contagious energy, the joy of living and unmistakable humor.”
Yago Bezerra, Flávia’s boyfriend and with whom the researcher lived, published honors on her Instagram profile. “Thank you so much for every second I lived with you, you taught me everything. Just forgot to teach me how to be without you “, lamented.
Friends and family organized a “kitty” online and raised more than $ 120 thousand to fund the transfer of the body. There were more than 900 donations.
The value, according to the creators of the initiative, will help fund Flávia’s sisters and parents to accompany the scientist’s legal procedures and the transportation of the scientist back to Brazil.
The funeral is expected to be held in Rio de Janeiro.
The accident
According to CNN Portugalthe accident occurred when the Brazilian crossed the pedestrian strip.
One witness reported that the accident generated mobilization, including the presence of two doctors living in the region. An ambulance was called and the team tried to revive Flávia without success.
*Under supervision by Carolina Figueiredo
