Maira is a 3rd-year Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences major at the National University of Singapore (NUS), currently at UCLA for an exchange program. She joined the Conway Group in September 2025 and is working on the organic synthesis of immunomodulatory drug analogs. At NUS, her research under Dr. Tian Chong was focused on synthesis of peptide-based mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs). Outside of the lab, she enjoys exploring the city, trying new cafés, and listening to music.