Dr. Deisy Alessandra Drunkler holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Technology in Food option, from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2000), a master’s degree in Food Science from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2001) and a Ph.D. in Food Technology from the Federal University of Paraná (2009). Currently, she is a Full Professor at the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Campus Medianeira, working in undergraduate and postgraduate Stricto Sensu (Postgraduate Program in Food Technology); guiding students in scientific initiation, extension, internships, graduation work and dissertations; and participating in research projects and extension. She has experience in the area of food science and technology, working mainly on the following topics: probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics and development of animal products.