As a Brazilian student pursuing higher education in Hong Kong, I am passionate about advancing medical research to alleviate global health burdens. My work focuses on developing novel pain treatments, aiming to address the limitations of current therapies and improve the quality of life for millions suffering from chronic pain.
Coming from Brazil, where access to advanced healthcare remains unequal, I am driven to bridge gaps in pain management through innovative, accessible solutions. Studying in Hong Kong has equipped me with cutting-edge neuroscience, pharmacology, and biomedicine techniques, allowing me to explore groundbreaking approaches. My research investigates non-opioid alternatives to neuropathic and nociplastic pain to translate findings into real-world applications.
The Laureate Forum presents an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with global leaders, exchange interdisciplinary insights, and refine my work to maximize its societal impact. I am eager to contribute my unique perspective as an emerging researcher from the Global South while learning from peers tackling similar challenges.
Ultimately, I aim to pioneer equitable, effective pain therapies that empower underserved communities and complex pain management diseases. Participation in this forum will accelerate my mission to transform pain research into tangible global progress.

Professor

Assistant Lecturer

My doctoral research focuses on the therapeutic potential of bioactive compounds from medicinal fungi, specifically Cordyceps militaris and Schizophyllum commune, for treating fibromyalgia. This study aims to provide non-opioid therapies that address both peripheral and central mechanisms of chronic pain.
I systematically compare extraction methods, like ethanol and supercritical CO₂, to isolate key metabolites such as polysaccharides and cordycepin, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Using a reserpine-induced fibromyalgia rodent model, I will assess these compounds' effects on pain modulation, including mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia, as well as their influence on neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
During my Doutorado Sanduíche at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, I explored the neuroimmunological mechanisms of these compounds using advanced omics technologies, merging Brazilian traditional medicine knowledge with innovative translational research to develop evidence-based nutraceuticals.
Ultimately, this research seeks to provide a scientific foundation for novel, accessible therapies that improve the quality of life for fibromyalgia patients globally.