Academic Ana Waleska Pessoa Barros de Aguiar is a dentist graduated from the State University of Paraíba (UEPB). She completed a Residency in Hospital Dentistry with a focus on Oncology at the University of Pernambuco (UPE) and subsequently completed her Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), with an emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of maxillofacial complex lesions. Her career is marked by a solid scientific foundation, relevant academic production, and active involvement in research and extension projects. She currently resides in the United States, where she continues to pursue professional development and initiatives focused on community service.