He holds a degree in Pharmacy (1985) and Veterinary Medicine (2013) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Physiology and Pharmacology) from the same University (1988), a Doctorate in Biological Sciences (Pharmacology) from the University of São Paulo/USP - Ribeirão Preto (1993) and a specialization in Veterinary Anesthesiology from USP - SP (2020). He is currently full professor in the Department of Pharmacology at UFMG. His research area focuses on the study of the mechanisms of peripheral pain and analgesia, with emphasis on the participation of opioids, cannabinoids and ionic channels.