Graduated in Biological Sciences Bachelor's degree from the University of São Paulo (1987), Master's degree in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from the University of São Paulo (1992), PhD in Biological Sciences (Genetics) from the University of São Paulo (1999). postdoctoral internship in Genomic Medicine at the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (USA) and in Forensic Genetics at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Associate Professor, University of Brasília, with experience in Human Genetics, with emphasis on Forensic Genetics, Biological Anthropology and molecular diagnosis of genetic diseases, working in the search for genes and association between alleles/genotypes and proposals for new diagnostic methodologies; genetics of populations and their interfaces with the historical reconstruction of human settlements, database and estimation of time of death. He also has work in the field of genetics teaching.