I am a pharmacist, M.Sc. in pharmaceutical sciences and a Ph.D. in biotechnology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, Natal, Brazil. My research expertise encompasses epigenetics within cardiovascular pathology, specifically focusing on non-coding RNAs as biomarkers for diagnostic applications. Additionally, I possess proficiency in the development and application of inhibition and mimic technologies targeting microRNA, in cell culture methodologies. Presently, I hold the position of a postdoctoral associate at the London Health Science Centre - LHSC, London, Ontario, Canada, where my primary focus centers on utilizing DNA methylation patterns for the diagnosis of rare disorders and cancer.