TWO PATHS, ONE PURPOSE
Some partnerships start with a contract. Ours began with a shared ideal.
Since our undergraduate studies at the Federal University of Ouro Preto, our paths have been intertwined through nutrition and research. Together, we completed a master’s degree in health and nutrition, deepened our studies on inflammatory biomarkers and obesity, and developed an analytical view of the challenges facing nutrition at different scales. From there, however, we followed different directions, each carrying a part of that shared journey.
Ana Luiza moved into data science and public health, building a career focused on epidemiological research and food systems analysis. Her path included international internships, a PhD, and postdoctoral research, exploring topics from urban environments and overweight to the impact of food systems on the global syndemic. Today, she works on food security, public policy, and data intelligence projects, collaborating with institutions such as the FAO.
Natalia, on the other hand, immersed herself in clinical practice, bringing academic knowledge into people’s daily lives. She became a specialist in clinical phytotherapy and public health and now provides nutritional care to women and oncology patients. While Ana observed population-level patterns and the structural impacts of food systems, Natalia witnessed the individual consequences in her practice, whether in her patients’ pain and challenges or in the possibilities for more effective and humanized nutrition.
Two distinct perspectives. Two complementary approaches. But one shared purpose.
We always knew that, at some point, we would need to bring these two worlds together. Because we understand that data without practice is cold, and practice without analysis lacks depth. We created our company for exactly that: to transform nutrition through the intersection of science, strategy, and real-world impact.
Because nutrition doesn’t happen only in research or in the clinic – it’s everywhere. And now, we’re here to connect those dots.
Ana Luiza Gomes Domingos
Nutritionist from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), with a master’s degree in Health and Nutrition from the same institution and a PhD in Nutritional Science from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), including a research period at the University of Navarra, Spain. My career bridges research, public policy, and food security, always with a critical perspective on the impact of food systems on global health.
I’ve worked in laboratories, classrooms, and strategic meetings. At the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), I was part of the Forest Products and Bioeconomy team as a consultant on food and nutrition security. I also pursued academic research through three postdoctoral positions: at the Federal University of Viçosa, the National School of Public Health/FIOCRUZ, and the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at the University of São Paulo – always exploring the intersections between urban health, food insecurity, and the syndemic of undernutrition, obesity, and climate change.
In 2023, I was selected as the only representative from Latin America and the Caribbean to join the second cohort of the Young Scientists Group of the World Food Forum, facilitated by FAO – an opportunity to bring science to the forefront of global food systems discussions.
Numbers tell stories – and it’s those stories that drive me. Whether investigating dietary patterns, shaping public policy, or translating complex data into concrete actions, my work is driven by the goal of connecting science with real-world impact.
I’ve worked in laboratories, classrooms, and strategic meetings. At the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), I was part of the Forest Products and Bioeconomy team as a consultant on food and nutrition security. I also pursued academic research through three postdoctoral positions: at the Federal University of Viçosa, the National School of Public Health/FIOCRUZ, and the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities at the University of São Paulo – always exploring the intersections between urban health, food insecurity, and the syndemic of undernutrition, obesity, and climate change.
In 2023, I was selected as the only representative from Latin America and the Caribbean to join the second cohort of the Young Scientists Group of the World Food Forum, facilitated by FAO – an opportunity to bring science to the forefront of global food systems discussions.
Numbers tell stories – and it’s those stories that drive me. Whether investigating dietary patterns, shaping public policy, or translating complex data into concrete actions, my work is driven by the goal of connecting science with real-world impact.
Natalia Figuerôa Simões
Nutritionist from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP), with a master’s degree in Health and Nutrition from the same institution. I also hold postgraduate degrees in Public Health with an emphasis on Family Health from the University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) and in Clinical Phytotherapy from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar). My path brings together research, clinical practice, and data analysis to transform information into impact.
In my private practice, I focus on women’s health – PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, menopause, and weight management – always with a functional and behavioral approach. I also provide oncological nutritional care through ABRAPEC.
My passion for numbers and science led me to investigate inflammatory markers in childhood obesity during my master’s research, and my statistical skills enabled me to contribute to experimental studies on Trypanosoma cruzi. At the same time, I share knowledge as a professor in the Nutrition program at the Regional College of Espírito Santo do Pinhal (Unipinhal).
Now, I return to Public Health as a partner at Domingos & Figueroa Consulting, combining data analysis and nutrition to understand and address food insecurity, NCDs, obesity, and climate change. Because numbers tell stories – and well-analyzed stories can change realities.
In my private practice, I focus on women’s health – PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, menopause, and weight management – always with a functional and behavioral approach. I also provide oncological nutritional care through ABRAPEC.
My passion for numbers and science led me to investigate inflammatory markers in childhood obesity during my master’s research, and my statistical skills enabled me to contribute to experimental studies on Trypanosoma cruzi. At the same time, I share knowledge as a professor in the Nutrition program at the Regional College of Espírito Santo do Pinhal (Unipinhal).
Now, I return to Public Health as a partner at Domingos & Figueroa Consulting, combining data analysis and nutrition to understand and address food insecurity, NCDs, obesity, and climate change. Because numbers tell stories – and well-analyzed stories can change realities.