Biologist. Bachelor in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of the South and Southeast of Pará (UNIFESSPA). Master and Ph.D. student in the Plant Biotechnology and Bioprocesses Program (PBV) at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Has experience in Plant Biotechnology, particularly in somatic embryogenesis and embryo rescue of Açaí Branco. My research focuses on plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and molecular biology applied to the functional study of genes associated with drought stress responses. I work on optimizing protocols for embryogenic callus induction, plant regeneration, and Agrobacterium tumefaciens–mediated transformation using Setaria viridis as a model species. I have experience with the Thin Cell Layer (TCL) technique to enhance transformation and regeneration efficiency in C4 grasses, as well as with CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tools for generating, genotyping, and phenotyping knockout lines in Setaria viridis and Oryza sativa. My work also includes characterizing drought-inducible genes and promoters under ABA, PEG, and air-drying treatments. I employ molecular biology techniques such as cloning, vector construction, qPCR expression analysis, and functional studies of stress-responsive promoter sequences, integrating tissue culture, genetic engineering, and molecular biology to advance biotechnological strategies for improving plant tolerance to abiotic stress.