Dr. Claudio Gil Soares de Araujo is a distinguished physician and a key figure at Clinimex, where he serves as a partner and the director of research and teaching. He earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 1979, followed by a specialization in Sports Medicine in 1980. Dr. Araujo furthered his academic journey with a Master’s degree from UFRJ in 1982 and a PhD in Physiology in 1987.

His commitment to advancing the field led him to a postdoctoral fellowship in Physiology and Exercise Medicine at McMaster University in Canada, completed in 1993. Dr. Araujo's extensive expertise and leadership in research and education continue to make significant contributions to the fields of sports medicine and physiology.