Hi, I’m Mar

I’m a jill-of-all-trades and master of some; an interdisciplinary generalist passionate about using computational and mathematical tools for data-intensive research. From uncovering insights to support evidence-based decision-making, to best practice approaches in research and development; all while sharing this knowledge to build communities of practice.

I hold a BSc/MSc in Mathematics from the University of Cordoba, Argentina, and a PhD in computational and experimental neuroscience from Rutgers University, USA, where I studied how brain cells process visual information.

What I’m up to these days

I’m currently a Research Data Specialist at the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, at The University of Melbourne, where I use my broad experience to collaborate with researchers across all domains.
Projects

Neuroscience education and outreach

I worked as the Education and Outreach Officer for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function. In this role I managed the Centre’s public outreach program, The Brain Dialogue, and led the education program. Read more

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Presentations

The Pop Test

Who knows more about computers? Comedians Dilruk Jayasinha and Naomi Higgins or computational expert Dr Maria del Mar Quiroga? We reckon the pressure’s on for Mar in our opening episode of our science/comedy quiz show.

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Maria del Mar Quiroga

Research Data Specialist @ MDAP

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