Dr. Mara is an active member of the Research Committee of the Philippine Dermatological Society, often tasked to give research-related lectures, assist in organizing research events, and moderate or judge research contests.
On the Annual Convention of the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), Dr. Mara moderated the Annual Residents’ Research Contest and the Free Paper Presentation. When Dr. Mara was a resident, her clinical trial investigating the use of virgin coconut oil for atopic dermatitis won first place in the experimental category of the residents’ research forum. She attended the PDS Annual Convention with her mom, Dr. Rowena Padilla Evangelista.
