Research Fellow
Overview
I am a Research Fellow at the TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland, with an interdisciplinary background spanning molecular biology, philosophy of science, and the study of scientific practices. My research focuses on unraveling the complex dynamics of power, ethics, and knowledge production within scientific institutions.
With a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), my doctoral thesis, "Biobanks in Mexico: Aspects of the Economy of Scientific Capital," explored the intricate relationships between biological sample management, scientific capital, and the broader scientific landscape.
Currently, I am engaged in research projects associated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology, investigating the intricacies of authorship, recognition, and credit distribution within cross-disciplinary scientific collaborations.
My research employs qualitative methods such as ethnography, participant observation and interviews to shed light on the interplay of scientific practices, intellectual property, and the sociological dimensions of research. I have contributed to the field through publications in journals and edited volumes, as well as presentations at international conferences.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including managing a molecular diagnostic service, conducting research and development in the private sector, and teaching at the university level.
Research Impacts
My work aims to reshape our understanding of science and question how we engage with it.
The transfer of knowledge from my research holds potential benefits for diverse stakeholders, including government, businesses, and the community. I aspire to contribute to the development of new technologies, policies, and the economics of science.
Specifically, my research addresses established power dynamics within the scientific community, aiming to bring about a more equitable and inclusive organization of scientific practices. As I strive to illuminate the complexities and implications of power structures in scientific endeavors, my research seeks to have some impact on public policy.
Qualifications
- Doctoral (Research) of Sociology and Social Studies of Science and Technology
Publications
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Conference Publication: Reassessing ethics committee organization: implications for research evaluation
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2023). Reassessing ethics committee organization: implications for research evaluation. Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law 2023 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19-22 November 2023.
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Conference Publication: Ethics committees and research governance at the National Cancer Institute (INCan) of Mexico: a critical analysis
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2023). Ethics committees and research governance at the National Cancer Institute (INCan) of Mexico: a critical analysis. 4S Conference, Honolulu, HI, United States, 8-12 November 2023.
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Journal Article: Spectral shadows in scientific practice: unveiling the haunting effects of authorship and scientific capital accumulation
Rodriguez, Maria (2023). Spectral shadows in scientific practice: unveiling the haunting effects of authorship and scientific capital accumulation. Pólemos, 17 (2), 367-382. doi: 10.1515/pol-2023-2026
Publications
Book Chapter
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Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2022). La disputa por las muestras: luchas de poder y acumulación de capital científico en un biobanco de México. Perspectivas y horizontes de la filosofía de la ciencia en México. (pp. 153-187) edited by Blanca María Cárdenas Carrión and María del Rosario Martínez Ordaz. Facultad de Ciencias Posgrado en Filosofía de la Ciencia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
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b. La infraestructura social de los biobancos en Biobancos
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2018). b. La infraestructura social de los biobancos en Biobancos. Biobancos Como Plataforma Para Investigación Biomédica. edited by Luz María Ruiz Godoy Rivera. México: Ed Corporativo (Corinter).
Journal Article
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Rodriguez, Maria (2023). Spectral shadows in scientific practice: unveiling the haunting effects of authorship and scientific capital accumulation. Pólemos, 17 (2), 367-382. doi: 10.1515/pol-2023-2026
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Bioeconomía y ciencias de la vida
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2019). Bioeconomía y ciencias de la vida. Ludus Vitalis.
Conference Publication
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Reassessing ethics committee organization: implications for research evaluation
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2023). Reassessing ethics committee organization: implications for research evaluation. Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law 2023 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19-22 November 2023.
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Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2023). Ethics committees and research governance at the National Cancer Institute (INCan) of Mexico: a critical analysis. 4S Conference, Honolulu, HI, United States, 8-12 November 2023.
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Biobancos y las disputas por las muestras
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2022). Biobancos y las disputas por las muestras. Society for Social Studies of Science (4S), Cholula, Mexico, 7-10 December 2022.
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La acumulación de capital científico y su relación con los biobancos en México
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2019). La acumulación de capital científico y su relación con los biobancos en México. Jornadas en Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad (CTS) Seminario de Estudios Interdisciplinarios sobre Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales, UNAM, México, 27-28 May 2019.
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Economía de los tejidos en un biobanco en México: el caso del INCan
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2019). Economía de los tejidos en un biobanco en México: el caso del INCan. Coloquio de alumnos de Posgrado de Filosofía de la Ciencia, Ciudad Universitaria. UNAM, Mexico, 4-6 March 2019.
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La práctica científica como práctica política
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2019). La práctica científica como práctica política. Coloquio Investigaciones en Conflicto, Mexico, 2019.
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Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2018). A más de 10 años de los EFSCT en el Posgrado en Filosofía de la Ciencia: Asimetrías, necesidades y propuestas desde la experiencia del alumnado. Coloquio El Posgrado de Filosofía de la Ciencia y su futuro, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 27-28 April 2018.
Other Outputs
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Biobanks interrupted: the ethnographic reconfiguration of biobanks images
Rodriguez, Maria Amelia (2019). Biobanks interrupted: the ethnographic reconfiguration of biobanks images. New Orleans, United States: Society for Social Studies of Science (4S).
