Mayra Barrios Leguarca

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Research Assistant, Faculty of Science

I’m Mayra Judith Barrios Leguarca, a Research Assistant in the School of Biology and Environmental Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), contributing to Synthetic Biology projects focusing on sample preparation, protein purification, and mRNA display protocols. Her academic background includes a Diploma in Leadership and Management from International House Brisbane (2024), specialized training in Forensic Investigation, Quality Management Systems, and a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biology from the University of San Carlos, Guatemala.
My research has encompassed diverse areas, including forensic toxicology and food chemistry. I have had publications including in 2022 work on therapeutic and abuse drug analysis using chemiluminescent immunoassay techniques, published in Revista Científica Diálogo Forense and International Journal of Forensic Science.