Maya Uccheddu is a pharmacist with a master's degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. She is co-owner and manager of a para-pharmacy in a small Italian town. In addition, she is a freelance digital artist, showcasing her creativity and attention to detail.

Maya is an active member of the Women's Brain Project, a non-profit organization that advocates for women's brain and mental health. As a volunteer, she supports the communication team by creating visually impactful content for social media, webinars, and events.

Maya is also a very active member of the Italian myasthenia gravis association (AIM) and she is dedicated to increasing awareness of the condition. Through her personal experiences living with seronegative MG, Maya shares illustrations and drawings on social media to help others understand the challenges faced by those living with the condition.

As a patient advocate, Maya is an invited speaker at national and international conferences, where she shares her perspective and expertise on living with myasthenia gravis.