Mariana Veauvy is French and Brazilian. She holds a Master's degree in Marine Biotechnology from the University of Nantes, France. After working with a start-up on micro-algae, she did technology transfert from research institutions to projects in countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. Mariana joined the Antenna Foundation in 2016. Initially, she was in charge of the New Technologies Unit and supervised water and nutrition projects in India, Ghana, Morocco, and Brazil. She is currently in charge of coordinating the foundation's Excutive Committee.

Decentralising Science: Hypertension & Water Treatment | Bertrand Graz & Mariana Veauvy | TEDxIHEID

Dr. Bertrand Graz and Mariana Veauvy conduct scientific research to make innovative and sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable populations. Their clinical studies have shown that local plants, hibiscus and kinkeliba, reduce high blood pressure. Another example is a cost-effective device which uses kitchen salt and water to produce disinfectant and drinking water. This innovative life-changing technology is useful for health centres and households, responding to the needs of local people.