Maria N. Barrachina

Maria N. Barrachina is a Researcher in the Vascular Biology Program at Boston Children's Hospital, focusing on omics technologies to study megakaryocyte differentiation and platelet biology. Her work emphasizes obesity's impact on platelet reactivity and signaling pathways, with applications in atherothrombosis prevention. She holds a B.S. in Biotechnology (University of Valencia, 2014), an M.Sc. in Drug R&D (University of Santiago de Compostela, 2015), and a Ph.D. from the Center of Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS), where she investigated platelet dysfunction in obesity using proteomics and biochemical approaches.

Her research interests include platelet biology, lipid rafts composition during receptor activation, and identifying novel therapeutic targets for cardiovascular diseases. Collaborative projects have explored CLEC-2 signaling pathways and inhibitors against platelet receptors like GPVI.

Key findings include altered platelet reactivity in obese patients and the identification of extracellular vesicle proteins linked to cardiovascular risk. While no awards are explicitly listed, her publications highlight contributions to understanding obesity-related thrombotic mechanisms.

Advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text. She is affiliated with the Vascular Biology Program lab, focusing on translational research in vascular health.