Marta Villegas
About Marta Villegas
Marta Villegas is a researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where she has worked since 2017. She specializes in natural language processing for biomedical information analysis and leads the Language Technologies Unit.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Marta Villegas has been a researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) since 2017. In her role, she leads the Language Technologies Unit, focusing on natural language processing (NLP) for biomedical information analysis. Her work involves applying machine learning techniques to enhance biomedical research, contributing to advancements in the field.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining BSC, Marta Villegas worked at the University of Barcelona as a researcher from 1992 to 2002 for a decade. She later served as a senior researcher at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, specifically within the TransmediaCatalonia group, from 2015 to 2016. Her extensive experience in academic research has shaped her expertise in language technologies and biomedical applications.
Involvement in Bioinfo4Women Initiative
Marta Villegas participates in the Bioinfo4Women initiative, which aims to promote gender equality in the bioinformatics field. This initiative seeks to support and empower women in bioinformatics and related disciplines, fostering a more inclusive environment within the scientific community.
Expertise in Natural Language Processing
Marta Villegas specializes in natural language processing (NLP) with a focus on biomedical information analysis. Her research involves leveraging machine learning methodologies to address challenges in biomedical research, enhancing the ability to analyze and interpret complex biological data.