Dr. Daniela Caldeira Costa is a Full Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and coordinates the Metabolic Biochemistry Laboratory at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP). Her work in biochemistry has resulted in over 65 publications in high-quality international scientific journals, numerous presentations and lectures, as well as memberships in various scientific societies, including leading a research group on immunometabolic alterations in diseases. Dr. Costa has received awards, including an Honorable Mention at the XXIX Annual Meeting of FeSBE, for her research on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity. Her research interests include redox and inflammatory processes, metabolic diseases, and the effects of bioactive compounds on health.