Mauricio R. V. Sant’Anna possesses a Bachelor's degree in biology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), earned in 1996, and a Ph.D. in parasitology with a concentration in entomology from the same esteemed institution, awarded in 2002. His academic journey further includes postdoctoral research endeavors at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK (2003–2004); the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK (2005–2011); Lancaster University, UK (2011–2012); and, once again, at UFMG (2012). He specializes in the physiology of hematophagous arthropods, engaging in research endeavors that delve into feeding behavior, the physiology of blood-sucking insects, the molecular biology of vectors, and the intricate interactions between parasites and vectors, as well as vectors and invertebrate hosts. Currently, he is an associate professor in the Parasitology Department at the Institute of Biological Sciences, UFMG.