Graduated in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (1986), Masters of Science Area Pharmacology from the State University of Campinas (1991) and Ph.D. in Pharmacology Sciences Area of the State University of Campinas (1996). He is currently teaching permanent MSc Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, line Rational Use of Drugs, University of Sorocaba - UNISO. She worked as a technical consultant and scientific coordinating the Ministry of Health for 6 years COMARE in drafting the National List of Essential Medicines (RENAME), National Therapeutic Formulary and as coordinator ofCOMAFITO Renafito (Nat List of Herbal Medicines) and Renaplam (Nat List of Medicinal Plants). Acts as reviewer for national and international journals. It has collaboration with several institutions in Brazil (Unicamp, Fiocruz, Uniban, UFSC and UNB). Cooperates internationally through projects and participation in doctoral programs with Canada (McMaster), United