September 19, 2025 - Yasmim de Barros

CBR pays posthumous tribute to Cascavel radiologist during assembly in Curitiba

O Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) paid a posthumous tribute to the radiologist José Roberto Leonel Ferreira, in Thursday (18/09), during the Ordinary General Meeting (AGO) in Curitiba, headquarters of 54th CBR. Dr. Leonel Ferreira, as he was better known, died last year in a plane crash in Vinhedo, São Paulo. He was a resident of Cascavel, Paraná.

The tribute was attended by his wife, Maria Fernanda, who emphasized her husband's love and dedication to patients and diagnostic medicine throughout his career as a radiologist. Dr. Leonel's family received a plaque with a dedication.

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During the AGM, CBR President Rubens Chojniak also presented reports on the main activities of the Board of Directors, the Accounting Audit, and Scientific Activities. Attendees were also given the opportunity to contribute suggestions on the topics presented.

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Maria Fernanda Leonel – Widow of Dr. José Roberto Leonel Ferreira, during the AGM.
Dr. Rubens Chojniak – President of the CBR and Maria Fernanda Leonel – Widow of Dr. José Roberto Leonel Ferreira.

Maria Fernanda Leonel – Widow of Dr. José Roberto Leonel Ferreira, during the AGM.