Holds a PhD in Gynecology and Obstetrics from FMRP-USP (1988). PhD in Gynecology and Obstetrics from FMRP-USP (1979), Master's degree in Tocoginecology from the University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP). Postdoctoral degree at the University of Cambridge, England (1991 and 1992). Currently a full professor at the University of São Paulo (since 1997), Head of the Human Reproduction Sector at Ribeirao Preto Hospital das Clinicas, Director of FMRP-USP, advisor to the Foundation for Research Support of the State of São Paulo, Associate Editor Reproductive Science Journal, President of the National Human Reproduction Commission of Febrasgo, Member of the CREMESP Assisted Reproduction Technical Chamber, Member of the CFM Assisted Reproduction Technical Chamber, Member of Board World endometriosis Society, Member of Board FIGO- Reproductive, Endodocrinolgy and Infertility COmmittee, Member of the Latin American Federation of Obstetrics Societies And Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. World Endometriosis Society, Vice Coordinator of the National Institute of Science and Technology