Ana Eugênia Campos has been at the helm of the Instituto Biológico in São Paulo since 2019, where she oversees a team responsible for significant advancements in the fields of plant and animal health. Now 60, Campos has adapted her leadership style to the dynamic nature of research, where routine is often an illusion, stating that she often has to resolve various unexpected issues that arise each day. Her approach involves swift decision-making and problem-solving as challenges surface.

Additionally, the Instituto Biológico, founded in 1927, operates as a governmental research institution dedicated to environmental protection and agricultural innovation. The institute engages in producing studies, diagnostics, and technologies aimed at improving food production while managing pests and diseases. Under Campos’s leadership, the institute continues to build upon its legacy of scientific research, making strides toward solutions that address the pressing issues in agriculture and ecosystem health.

Campos' background as a biologist with a long-standing passion for ants influences her leadership style, demonstrating how personal interests can intertwine with professional endeavors. By steering the institute towards new research frontiers and fostering a rich collaborative environment, she aims to not only enhance the institute's contributions to science but also educate and influence future generations of biologists in Brazil.