Dr. Baptista is a medical geneticist specializing in the integrative assessment of neurodevelopmental, immunological, and metabolic conditions in pediatric populations. Her approach is based on understanding the complex interplay between these systems, combining clinical genetics with principles of functional medicine to identify underlying biological mechanisms and deliver personalized care., researchers, and industry to improve outcomes in autism.

She holds an MSc in Stem Cell Biology and Regeneration from Queen Mary University of London
and has developed expertise in areas such as microbiome research, regenerative medicine, and cellular reprogramming.