In our line of research, we aim to discover new biological contexts that result in perturbation of glucose and/or lipid homeostasis. Usually, these are contexts associated with insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance and both dysfunctions are commonly observed in obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes). The studies are conducted in vivo (animal) and ex vivo (tissues) by applying numerous of structural, functional and molecular biology techniques. Our team includes national (UFSC, UNESP, UNICAMP, USP, UFRJ) and international collaborations (UMH, IBIMA). I am a father and in my free time, I use to read books, cook, exercise and have fun with good friends.