Maria Cotuna joined Health Data Research UK as a Business Analyst and User Interface Designer in October 2024. An experienced Immersive Designer with a strong focus on UI/UX and accessible design, Maria brings expertise from impactful projects with NHS Education Scotland, Towards a National Collection (TANC) on the Unpath Project, and the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology. She specializes in transforming complex scientific and educational content into engaging, accessible digital experiences that promote public engagement, cross-cultural accessibility, and health literacy.