Full Professor of Endodontics at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University (ICT–UNESP), in São José dos Campos, and a permanent faculty member of the Graduate Program in Applied Oral Health Sciences, at the Master’s and Doctoral levels. She served as Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Restorative Dentistry for five terms and has coordinated the Center for Dental Trauma (CETRADE) at ICT–UNESP since 1994. Published more than 200 scientific articles, three books, and 12 book chapters. She has received 51 scientific awards, among which the Governor of the State Award stands out, granted at the 24th Brazilian National Invention Contest, organized by the State Service for Inventor Assistance. The research focuses on the control of endodontic infections and the evaluation of tissue repair following different therapeutic procedures and the use of chemical substances. Has extensive experience in clinical studies involving healthy individuals and patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, as well as in investigations into the influence of chronic stress and aging on endodontic treatment outcomes. These studies include the evaluation of the microbial profile, periapical inflammatory response, and tissue repair. She also conducts research using animal models and in vitro studies aimed at controlling endodontic infection. (Updated on July 2026)