Dr. Fernanda Raphael Escobar Gimenes de Sousa is a distinguished nurse scientist, educator, and global health leader whose career demonstrates an outstanding contribution to technology-driven innovation in healthcare and nursing education. She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Nursing from the University of São Paulo and has served as a faculty member at the Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing since 2012, where she currently coordinates the Graduate Program in Professional Master’s Degree in Technology and Innovation in Nursing. Her work integrates patient safety, clinical innovation, and advanced healthcare technologies, with strong emphasis on experiential and technology-enhanced learning. She is the creator and leader of the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Research and Development Center, promoting hands-on, immersive clinical training that enhances decision-making and patient outcomes. Dr. Gimenes de Sousa has held numerous national and international leadership roles, including membership in the WHO Patient Safety Network, advisory positions with PAHO/WHO, and service on Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency. Her global research experience spans Australia, Canada, and Europe, reinforcing her impact on health systems and safety innovation worldwide. A prolific academic and editorial board member for leading international journals, she has received multiple honors recognizing excellence in research, leadership, and education. Through her sustained leadership in nursing technology, simulation-based clinical practice, and innovation-focused graduate education, Dr. Gimenes de Sousa has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the advancement of immersive and technology-enabled healthcare practice