Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Western Santa Catarina (2010), Master and PhD in Pharmacology by Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). Collaborator at Open University of the Third Age ? UEA, where works as a researcher in projects relating genetic-environmental interactions that act on human aging and diseases associated with aging. In the Laboratory of Biogenomic researches in the areas of cellular aging and immunosenescence, toxicogenetic, nutrigenetic and pharmacogenetic, involving tests of modulation of oxidative stress, apoptotic and inflammatory cascade by toxic agents, functional foods and medicines. Has experience with molecular biology techniques for the evaluation of genetic variability, genetic polymorphisms, Real Time PCR, DNA damage, epigenetics, cell culture and biochemical, spectrophotometric, fluorimetric analyzes and flow cytometry. Participation in phase I clinical trials, with the use of the drug rosuvastatin!! Experience in the design and execution of studies with humans, mainly with the elderly. Experience in the executive coordination of Research Laboratory and as assistant professor for graduation and currently is executive editor of the Amazonian Journal of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Currently is a postdoctoral fellow in gerontology, PNPD and a Volunteer Professor of Nursing, Biological Sciences, Dentistry and Occupational Therapy at the Federal University of Santa Maria. Adviser at the master's level in the Graduate Program in Gerontology also at the Federal University of Santa Maria.