Mariana obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences at Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro-UFRRJ (2003-2007). A Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science at UFRRJ with the study of biochemical effects of Euphorbia splendes var. hisloppi on the metabolism and physiology of Biomphalaria glabrata infected and not infected by Schistosoma mansoni (2008 - 2010). A PhD in Veterinary Science, UFRRJ, in the field of Parasitology, Thesis’s topic: Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Nematoda): comparative study of the effects of infection on the metabolism of Biomphalaria straminea and Biomphalaria tenagophila (Mollusca) (2012 - 2016). Mariana’s expertise relies on physiology and biochemistry of the host-parasite relationship in the models of molluscstrematodes / nematodes of importance in public and veterinary health.Additionally, Mariana receivedtraining and improvement in molecular biology .