Medronho's research has focused on various aspects of epidemiology, including infectious diseases, nutritional epidemiology, and health inequalities. He has conducted extensive research on the epidemiology of diseases such as dengue fever, malaria, and tuberculosis, and has made significant contributions to the understanding of the epidemiology of these diseases in Brazil and other countries.
Medronho has written extensively on epidemiology, and his book, "Epidemiologia," (in Portuguese) is a comprehensive textbook on the subject. The book, which is now in its second edition, provides an in-depth overview of epidemiological principles and methods, including study design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
Medronho's career in epidemiology spans over four decades, during which he has worked in various settings, including academia, research institutions, and government agencies. He has held positions at several prestigious institutions, including the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Brazil.
