PhD candidate in Medical Pathophysiology and Master's degree in Gerontology from the School of Medical Sciences at UNICAMP. She holds a bachelor's degree and a teaching degree in Physical Education from the School of Physical Education at UNICAMP. She specializes in neuroscience and neuroimaging, physical training for the elderly, and exercise physiology. Her research interests include physical exercise, resistance training, physical and mental health of the elderly, and Alzheimer's disease.