Deliane Vieira Penha de Oliveira, a dedicated scientist, has focused her research on the vulnerability of trees in the Tapajós tropical forest, particularly on the characteristics that contribute to plant mortality. Her academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in biological sciences from the Federal University of Pará, followed by a master’s in natural resources of the Amazon and a PhD in society, nature, and development, both from the Federal University of Western Pará. She has further honed her expertise through four postdoctoral periods, two at UFOPA, one at the National Institute of Amazonian Research, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arizona, USA.

Demonstrating a remarkable ability to balance personal life with her passion for research, Oliveira became pregnant at the end of these academic phases and now has four children, including a four-legged one. Despite her scientific passion and the sweetness of motherhood, the scientist faced burnout in 2022, which motivated her to seek a lighter role in her academic journey. In addition to her connection with science, she coordinates the page “Niaras do Tapajós,” where she not only shares academic experiences in the Amazon but also creates a safe space for discussions about challenges in academia, particularly those related to mental health, offering support and guidance to students at the Federal University of Western Pará.