Dr. Bonfim oversees the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program at the Federal University of Paraná in Brazil. She brings to the board of directors years of experience treating FA patients in Brazil, specializing in stem cell transplants. In addition to treating patients in Brazil, Dr. Bonfim serves as a point of contact for patients in other parts of Latin America and abroad. In 2016, she received the FCF Distinguished Service Award along with her colleague Ricardo Pasquini for her unwavering dedication and exemplary service to the FA community.