I have always seen scientific research as a form of translation— attempting to decipher the complex ‘conversations’ that different systems in our body have with one another. To me, no organ is an island, and the most exciting discoveries happen at the borders where these systems meet. My own journey has been defined by these intersections. During my undergraduate studies in biomedicine in Brazil, I participated in a ‘sandwich’ program at Florida Atlantic University, an experience that first showed me how bridging different perspectives can accelerate discovery. I later returned to Brazil and completed my PhD at the University of São Paulo Medical School, where I studied pituitary biology and congenital hormonal deficiencies. Now, I am thrilled to explore the intersection of the endocrine and enteric nervous systems. Much like my passion for cooking, where I love blending Brazilian and international flavors to create something unique, my goal in the lab is to integrate these two fields to uncover novel pathways for human health.