Dr. Leonardo da Silva Bittencourt he is doing his PhD in Biochemistry at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in 2016. He done his Master's Degree in Toxicological Biochemistry by the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2012. He Graduated in Biological Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in 2003. His expertise fields in Biochemistry are emphasized in Molecular Biology, working mainly in the following subjects: Monoaminergic Neurotransmitters Biosynthesis and Degradation pathways; Oxidative Metabolism; Oxidative stress; Oxidative stress evaluation; longevity; Aging genetics; Natural bioactive compounds; Characterization of redox-active profile in medicinal plants and neuroprotection.

Metabolism and Bioenergetics; Nutritional Biochemistry; Human and Medical Genetics; Aging Genetics; Molecular Biology; Mutagenesis.