Graduated in Biomedical Sciences at Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP / EPM). In 2005 held master (Molecular Biology) in the same University. In 2012 held PhD (Medical Sciences) at São Paulo Medicine School, University of São Paulo (USP) and is currently conducting postdoctoral at Heart Institute - Incor. Works in the area of cardiovascular research with emphasis on the study of stem cells from various sources, including adipose-tissue mesenchymal and induced pluripotent stem cells.