Juliana holds a degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Project Management. She has been working in research management since 2009 and has been working with this reserachers team since 2011.

Throughout her career, she has managed a broad portfolio of national and international research projects funded by organizations such as the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Wellcome Trust, and the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).

As Project Manager, Juliana serves as the link between researchers and administrative teams, ensuring the effective coordination of the operational, financial, and administrative activities required to support complex research projects and enable high-quality scientific outcomes.

Since 2016, she volunteer at the Brazilian Association of Research Managers (BRAMA), where she currently serves as Vice President. In addition to her role at CISM, she provides consulting services to research institutions and groups, supporting the development of research management capacity and best practices.