Eneida trained as an occupational therapist (BSc Hons; MSc OT, Sao Paulo, Brazil), and did her PhD in Applied Cognitive Psychology (Cambridge, UK). During her stint in Australia, Eneida expanded her research into MND. She is back in the UK, combining her MND and FTD research passions.

Her research addresses the impact of behavioural and cognitive changes in daily life and care management. She focuses on the development of clinical assessments and non-pharmacological interventions to support people affected by MND.