Andréa Pereira de Lima

Andréa Pereira de Lima serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBIM) of the Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), where she has maintained exclusive dedication since her appointment on August 6, 2004.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the College of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (1996)
• Master's degree in Sciences (Physiology) from the College of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (1999)
• PhD in Sciences (Physiology) from the College of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (2004)
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pitágoras College of Uberlândia (2014)

Professor Lima specializes in teaching Neurophysiology, Endocrinology and Reproduction across multiple physiology disciplines. Her research interests demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining hard science with psychological applications, particularly through her two major extension projects:

• NeuroBio - Focused on translating neuroscience concepts for everyday application
• Positivando a Vida - Applying positive psychology principles to improve quality of life

These initiatives leverage digital media to make scientific knowledge accessible beyond academic circles to diverse audiences including professionals, students, and the general public. Professor Lima's work emphasizes practical application of scientific knowledge to real-world contexts.

Her active teaching schedule is documented through work plans spanning from 2018 to 2025, demonstrating ongoing institutional engagement and academic productivity at UFU.