Carlos Alberto de Carvalho Fraga, a 38-year-old medicine professor affiliated with the Federal University of Alagoas, was discovered dead in his home in Arapiraca, Alagoas, on the morning of November 9. Local authorities, including the Criminalistics Institute and the Medical-Legal Institute, were called to conduct an investigation and to retrieve the body, while currently, the cause of death remains unclear.

Prof. Fraga was known for his significant contributions to the field of health sciences, holding a master’s degree and specializing in bioinformatics. He had a focus on advanced techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA) and spatial transcriptomics, especially in relation to studying chronic inflammatory diseases. His commitment to education made him a respected figure among his colleagues and students at the university.

The sudden death of a professor with such an impactful academic background raises concerns within the educational community, and many are now mourning his loss. The Association of Professors at the Federal University of Alagoas has expressed their condolences, recognizing his dedication to teaching and research, making this an alarming event in the local academic landscape.