Luis Fernando Ferreira

@ufcspa.edu.br

PhD Fellow at Post-Graduation program in medicine: hepatology
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre

He has extensive research experience, primarily in the area of human aging, with emphasis on sarcopenia; and in hepatology, mainly in the repercussions of NAFLD. He has extensive teaching experience, having taught all levels of education. He is a writer, having published several books as first author, in addition to participating in collections of writers. He has experience in setting up groups and managing people, having been founder and president of the physical education academic directory (DAEFi-FACOS); and founding member of the Rehabilitation Studies Group (GEReab-UFCSPA).

EDUCATION

Graduated in physical education from Faculdade Cenecista de Osório (FACOS-2011), with a master's degree (2017) and doctorate (2022) in rehabilitation sciences from the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA). He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the PPG Medicine: hepatology, at UFCSPA.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Human Aging; Sarcopenia; NAFLD; Liver; Physical Exercises.