She holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the State University of Maringá (1988), a Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) from the same institution (1995) and a PhD in Clinical Medicine from the State University of Campinas (2003). She completed her post-doctorate at Laval University, Canada. She is currently an Associate Professor at the State University of Maringá, where she advises students in the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Pathophysiology/PBF, rated 5 by CAPES, at the Center for Health Sciences. Her academic and research experience covers the area of ​​Immunology, with an emphasis on Immunogenetics and Immunohematology. She has dedicated herself to the study of topics such as: the HLA system, cytokines, KIR and MICA genes, transplant immunology and erythrocyte blood groups, genetic susceptibility to infectious and hematologic diseases, and the influence of functional foods on the immune system. Her publication impact index is relevant (IH Web of Science = 26). She is the Director of the UEM Immunogenetics Laboratory (LIG-UEM) and is a member of the editorial board of several international scientific journals. She is also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Araucária Foundation (CAA) of Paraná and is the author of books and chapters of national and international books in her area of ​​specialization. She has received awards at academic conferences and Technological Innovation from the Municipal Government of Maringá (INOVA).