from the Gästehaus der Universität Hamburg, for providing me with a real home in Hamburg, and for doing everything within their control to make my stay at the Institute possible despite all the restrictions imposed to those coming from Brazil.In the personal sphere, I could not achieve this goal without the help, trust, love and friendship I received from several people to whom I want to thank. My mother, Lia Aparecida Espolaor, for being my biggest inspiration in life, for her unbelievable strength in hard times and for always believing in me and showing me the best way to handle things, from the most basic to the most challenging situations. My boyfriend, Victor Hugo Callejón Avallone, for being my true hero during these tough times, giving me everyday support, strength and love, even during the period where we were at a long distance and also whilst facing some of the most difficult moments of his life. My sister, Lívia Espolaor Veronese, for being my precious company during my most lonely mornings and days in Europe, for making everything possible to be personally with me when I needed the most, and for always stimulating me to achieve my goals. My sister, Lara Espolaor Veronese, for the support, love and for taking care of our mother and house when I was away. My father, Amauri Veronese, for all the love and support even with the distance. My grandmother Ariadne Simões Espolaor, who, at the age of 87 years old, could have time and patience to send me a warming message every single day when I was outside Brazil. My parents-in-law Hugo Walter Bormioli Avallone and Claudia de Lourdes Abduch Callejón Avallone, thank you for being my second family and sending me strength and confidence to carry out this enterprise.I am also grateful to several friends that followed me during this long and tough journey. My dearest friends Jessica de Assis Silva, Vanessa Costa and Amanda Federico Lopes Fernandes, who accompanied me during my achievements, joys and also sorrows, and who gave me the attention and motivation to keep moving towards my goals. Special thanks to my true friends I made during the post-graduation period at the