Professor at the Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University (Uniarp), teaching in the undergraduate programs of Agronomy, Nutrition, and Medicine, as well as in the Graduate Program (Master’s and PhD levels) in Development and Society. Within the Graduate Program, she coordinates the research group (CNPq) Biotechnology, Innovation, and Health Care, focusing primarily on bioprospecting aimed at food security and sustainable development. Her work spans teaching, research, and extension in the area of food quality and safety, with particular emphasis on the following topics: bioprospecting, plant secondary metabolism, bioactive and/or functional compounds, antioxidants, food biochemistry, biotechnology, bioeconomy, organizational development, sustainability, and quality of life.