Giovanna Rodrigues (she/her) is a Biomedical Sciences Major at the University of São Paulo. Beginning her research journey in her first year, Giovanna initiated her own project investigating the influence of female sex hormones on respiratory deficits in Parkinson's disease. As an undergraduate researcher, her work contributes to unraveling possible neuroprotection mechanisms. With a passion for advancing our understanding of neurological disorders, Giovanna strives to provide valuable insights that contribute to the field of biomedical research.