The Active Life Laboratory (LaVA)

The Active Life Laboratory (LaVA), which is affiliated with the Postgraduate Programme in Exercise and Sports Sciences at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, is a space dedicated to the development of innovative research aimed at promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Its projects are guided by the vision of a more sustainable world. We encourage transparent and creative collaborations between researchers, government and civil society as a matter of principle.

We value multidisciplinary collaborations and a multisectoral approach to research. Our team of researchers values a work environment that is high-quality, creative, and human-centred.