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Maria Dutarte
Executive Director at EUPATI
Maria Dutarte is the Executive Director of EUPATI (European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes by empowering patients and patient representatives in the field of medicines research and development. Under her leadership, EUPATI has focused on providing education and training to enhance patient engagement in the research process, aligning with its mission to ensure that patients are valued stakeholders in healthcare decisions.12
Dutarte has a background with the European Patients' Forum, which has contributed to her expertise in patient advocacy and engagement. She holds a degree from Malmö University and has built a professional network of over 500 connections on LinkedIn, reflecting her active involvement in the healthcare community.3
Her role at EUPATI involves fostering partnerships, such as the recent collaboration with the Global Heart Hub, aimed at enhancing patient representation in cardiovascular disease research. This partnership exemplifies her commitment to strengthening the patient voice and improving health outcomes through education.24
