Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Post-Graduation in Biosafety from the National School of Public Health, the Osvaldo Cruz Foundation (FioCruz), a Master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and a PhD from the PPG-Pathology of the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA). Specialist in children's literature (Faculdade Única -MG) She is currently Professor of the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, responsible for the disciplines of Biosafety, Bioethics and Laboratory Management.