Has a Licentiate degree in Biological Sciences from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG; Belo Horizonte, Brazil) and a master's degree in Pharmacology from the same university. Currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology under the guidance of Professor Daniele Cristina de Aguiar, PhD, leader of the Neuropsychopharmacology laboratory (ICB/UFMG). Has theoretical and practical knowledge in neurobiology, involving comprehensive rodent handling, conducting behavioral tests such as open field (OFT), elevated plus maze (EPM) and conditioned place preference (CPP), and brain tissue collection with and without transcardiac perfusion. Currently researches whether dual inhibition of endocannabinoid hydrolysis has antidepressant capabilities in rat models of Major Depressive Disorder. Furthermore, is an active member of ''3D Pharmacology'', an extension program aiming to bridge the gaps between pharmacological concepts and undergraduate education through 3D printing, under the coordination of Professor Walter Luís Garrido Cavalcante, PhD.