I have a degree in Biological Sciences Medical Modality from the Federal University of São Paulo (1992), a master's degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the Federal University of São Paulo (1997) and a doctorate in science in the area of biotechnology from the University of São Paulo. I currently hold the position of Head of the Diagnosis Section and Scientific Researcher at the Pasteur Institute of the State Department of Health of São Paulo/SP. I have experience in the area of Immunology and Virology with an emphasis on viral zoonoses, working mainly on the following topics: serology, cellular and humoral immunity, evaluation of vaccination schedules and rabies immunology