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'''Sara Cerdas''' (born 23 March 1989) is a Portuguese medical doctor and politician who serving as a [[Member of the European Parliament]] for the [[Socialist Party (Portugal)|Socialist Party]].<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197641 MEP profile]</ref>
'''Sara Cerdas''' (born 23 March 1989) is a Portuguese medical doctor and politician who served as a [[Member of the European Parliament]] for the [[Socialist Party (Portugal)|Socialist Party]] between [[2019 European Parliament election|2019]] and [[2024 European Parliament election|2024]].<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197641 MEP profile]</ref>


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Cerdas was born on 23 March 1989. Having grown up in [[Funchal]], at [[Madeira Island]], until the age of 18 Cerdas was a competition swimmer for [https://www.clubenavaldofunchal.com/ Clube Naval do Funchal]. She represented [[Portugal]] through the national youth team and achieved medals and records at the regional and national level.
Cerdas was born on 23 March 1989. Having grown up in [[Funchal]], at [[Madeira Island]], until the age of 18 Cerdas was a competition swimmer for [https://www.clubenavaldofunchal.com/ Clube Naval do Funchal]. She represented [[Portugal]] through the national youth team and achieved medals and records at the regional and national level.


Cerdas holds a master's degree in [[Medicine]] by the [[University of Lisbon]], post-graduation in [[Travel Medicine]] by the [[NOVA University of Lisbon]], a master's degree in [[Public Health Sciences]] by the [[University of Umeå]] and is a PhD student in Public Health Sciences at [[Stockholm University]], [[Sweden]].
Cerdas holds a master's degree in [[Medicine]] by the [[University of Lisbon]], post-graduation in [[Travel Medicine]] by the [[NOVA University of Lisbon]], a master's degree in [[Public Health Sciences]] by the [[University of Umeå]] and is a PhD student in Public Health Sciences at [[Stockholm University]], [[Sweden]].


During her student and professional path, Cerdas was elected for representative positions in the global health field, like the International Federation of Medical Students Association ([[IFMSA]]), [http://www1.anem.pt/ National Association of Medical Students (ANEM)] and [http://www.aimsmeeting.org/aefml/ Students Association of the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon (AEFML)].<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197641/SARA_CERDAS/cv#detailedcardmep European Parliament Member page] Sara Cerdas CV</ref>
During her student and professional path, Cerdas was elected for representative positions in the global health field, like the International Federation of Medical Students Association ([[IFMSA]]), [http://www1.anem.pt/ National Association of Medical Students (ANEM)] and [http://www.aimsmeeting.org/aefml/ Students Association of the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon (AEFML)].<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/197641/SARA_CERDAS/cv#detailedcardmep European Parliament Member page] Sara Cerdas CV</ref>


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
In parliament, Cerdas is a member of the [[European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety|Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety]]<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/envi/home/members Committees European Parliament] ENVI Members</ref> and co-chair in the European Parliament's Health Working Group.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product-details/20151006CDT00381 Health Working Group] European Parliament's Health Working Group</ref> In this capacity, she serves as her parliamentary group's [[rapporteur|shadow rapporteur]] on the [[European Commission]]'s [[EU4Health]] program.<ref>Carlo Martuscelli (June 17, 20), [https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-obesity-problem-coronavirus/ Europe’s obesity problem takes on new urgency] ''[[Politico Europe]]''.</ref>
In parliament, Cerdas is a member of the [[European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety|Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety]]<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/envi/home/members Committees European Parliament] ENVI Members</ref> and co-chair in the European Parliament's Health Working Group.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product-details/20151006CDT00381 Health Working Group] European Parliament's Health Working Group</ref> In this capacity, she serves as her parliamentary group's [[rapporteur|shadow rapporteur]] on the [[European Commission]]'s [[EU4Health]] program.<ref>Carlo Martuscelli (June 17, 20), [https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-obesity-problem-coronavirus/ Europe's obesity problem takes on new urgency] ''[[Politico Europe]]''.</ref> In 2022, she joined the Special Committee on the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>[https://www.europarl.europa.eu/sedcms/documents/PRIORITY_INFO/558/Composition%20nominative%20des%20commissions%20PEGA%20COVI%20ING2_24.03.2022_EN.pdf Members of the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic] [[European Parliament]].</ref><ref>[https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220321IPR25923/parliament-names-meps-to-sit-on-three-new-committees Parliament names MEPs to sit on three new committees] [[European Parliament]], press release of 24 March 2022.</ref>


In addition to her committee assignments, Cerdas is part of the [[European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights]];<ref>[https://lgbti-ep.eu/who-we-are/members/ Members] European Parliament Intergroup on LGBTI Rights.</ref> the European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas;<ref>[http://www.searica.eu/intergroup/members-2019-2024 Members 2019-2024] European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas.</ref> the [[MEPs Against Cancer]] group;<ref>[https://www.europeancancerleagues.org/meps-against-cancer-about-meps-against-cancer-2/ MAC MEPs in the 2019-24 legislature] [[MEPs Against Cancer]].</ref> and the MEP Interest Group on Obesity & Health System Resilience.<ref>Mia Bartoloni (April 23, 2021), [https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/movers-and-shakers-23-april-2021 Movers and Shakers] ''[[The Parliament Magazine]]''.</ref>
In addition to her committee assignments, Cerdas is part of the [[European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights]];<ref>[https://lgbti-ep.eu/who-we-are/members/ Members] European Parliament Intergroup on LGBTI Rights.</ref> the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,<ref>[https://www.europarl.europa.eu/about-parliament/files/organisation-and-rules/organisation/intergroups/list-of-members-climate-change-biodiversity-and-sustainable-development.pdf Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development] [[European Parliament]].</ref> the European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas;<ref>[http://www.searica.eu/intergroup/members-2019-2024 Members 2019-2024] European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas.</ref> the [[MEPs Against Cancer]] group;<ref>[https://www.europeancancerleagues.org/meps-against-cancer-about-meps-against-cancer-2/ MAC MEPs in the 2019-24 legislature] [[MEPs Against Cancer]].</ref> and the MEP Interest Group on Obesity & Health System Resilience.<ref>Mia Bartoloni (April 23, 2021), [https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/movers-and-shakers-23-april-2021 Movers and Shakers] ''[[The Parliament Magazine]]''.</ref>

== Other activities ==
* UNITE – Parliamentary Network to End HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and Other Infectious Diseases, Member (since 2021)<ref>[https://unitenetwork.org/western-central-europe/ Members – Western & Central Europe]</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
In December 2020, Cerdas received the Health award at ''The Parliament Magazine'''s annual [[The_Parliament_Magazine#The_MEP_Awards|MEP Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/mep-awards-2020-reaction-and-comment-from-our-winners|title=MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners|last=Johnson|first=Brian|date=2 December 2020|work=[[The Parliament Magazine]]|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>
In December 2020, Cerdas received the Health award at ''[[The Parliament Magazine]]'''s annual [[The_Parliament_Magazine#The_MEP_Awards|MEP Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/mep-awards-2020-reaction-and-comment-from-our-winners|title=MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners|last=Johnson|first=Brian|date=2 December 2020|work=[[The Parliament Magazine]]|access-date=8 January 2021}}</ref>

In 2023, Cerdas was recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily.<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on Social Media in 2023 |url=https://oncodaily.com/positive/18048.html |website=oncodaily.com}}</ref>

In March 2024, Cerdas was one of twenty MEPs to be given a "Rising Star" award at ''[[The Parliament Magazine]]'''s annual [[The_Parliament_Magazine#The_MEP_Awards|MEP Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mepawards.eu/rising-stars/|title=MEP Awards 2024 - The Rising Stars|date=21 March 2024|work=[[The Parliament Magazine]]|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:13, 25 October 2024

Sara Cerdas
MEP
Member of the European Parliament
for Portugal
In office
2 July 2019 – 17 July 2024
Personal details
Born23 March 1989 (1989-03-23) (age 35)
Portugal
Political partySocialist Party
Alma mater

Sara Cerdas (born 23 March 1989) is a Portuguese medical doctor and politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for the Socialist Party between 2019 and 2024.[1]

Early life and career

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Cerdas was born on 23 March 1989. Having grown up in Funchal, at Madeira Island, until the age of 18 Cerdas was a competition swimmer for Clube Naval do Funchal. She represented Portugal through the national youth team and achieved medals and records at the regional and national level.

Cerdas holds a master's degree in Medicine by the University of Lisbon, post-graduation in Travel Medicine by the NOVA University of Lisbon, a master's degree in Public Health Sciences by the University of Umeå and is a PhD student in Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University, Sweden.

During her student and professional path, Cerdas was elected for representative positions in the global health field, like the International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), National Association of Medical Students (ANEM) and Students Association of the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon (AEFML).[2]

Political career

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In parliament, Cerdas is a member of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety[3] and co-chair in the European Parliament's Health Working Group.[4] In this capacity, she serves as her parliamentary group's shadow rapporteur on the European Commission's EU4Health program.[5] In 2022, she joined the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7]

In addition to her committee assignments, Cerdas is part of the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights;[8] the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,[9] the European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas;[10] the MEPs Against Cancer group;[11] and the MEP Interest Group on Obesity & Health System Resilience.[12]

Other activities

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  • UNITE – Parliamentary Network to End HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and Other Infectious Diseases, Member (since 2021)[13]

Recognition

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In December 2020, Cerdas received the Health award at The Parliament Magazine's annual MEP Awards.[14]

In 2023, Cerdas was recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily.[15]

In March 2024, Cerdas was one of twenty MEPs to be given a "Rising Star" award at The Parliament Magazine's annual MEP Awards[16]

References

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  1. ^ MEP profile
  2. ^ European Parliament Member page Sara Cerdas CV
  3. ^ Committees European Parliament ENVI Members
  4. ^ Health Working Group European Parliament's Health Working Group
  5. ^ Carlo Martuscelli (June 17, 20), Europe's obesity problem takes on new urgency Politico Europe.
  6. ^ Members of the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic European Parliament.
  7. ^ Parliament names MEPs to sit on three new committees European Parliament, press release of 24 March 2022.
  8. ^ Members European Parliament Intergroup on LGBTI Rights.
  9. ^ Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development European Parliament.
  10. ^ Members 2019-2024 European Parliament Intergroup on Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas.
  11. ^ MAC MEPs in the 2019-24 legislature MEPs Against Cancer.
  12. ^ Mia Bartoloni (April 23, 2021), Movers and Shakers The Parliament Magazine.
  13. ^ Members – Western & Central Europe
  14. ^ Johnson, Brian (2 December 2020). "MEP Awards 2020: Reaction and comment from our winners". The Parliament Magazine. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  15. ^ "100 Influential Women in Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on Social Media in 2023". oncodaily.com.
  16. ^ "MEP Awards 2024 - The Rising Stars". The Parliament Magazine. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.


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