I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the laboratory of animal welfare (LABEA) at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). I have an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and in Veterinary Medicine, a Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and a doctorate degree on Bioethics, Applied Ethics and Public Health at Federal Fluminense University (UFF) of Rio de Janeiro. My studies are manly focused on animal ethics, animal rights, animal welfare, human-animal relationships and neighboring fields. My current research topics includes the reference and representation of animals in animal products marketing and the ethical issues behind animal use for testing, education and research.