Matthew T. Auton

Matthew T. Auton, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His research focuses on bleeding disorders, thrombosis, and von Willebrand disease, utilizing biospectroscopic, biothermodynamic, and biophysical techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biothermodynamics from the University of Texas Medical Branch
• B.S. in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Texas at Arlington

Dr. Auton investigates von Willebrand factor (VWF) using kinetic metrics, hemodynamic tools, and predictive models to understand protein folding, structure, and conformational activation in health and disease. His work has significant implications for improving diagnostics and patient care for von Willebrand disease.

Recent research outputs highlight his expertise in VWF dynamics, immunoglobulin light chain characterization, and thromboinflammation models. Publications span hematology, biochemistry, and biophysics, with a focus on protein structure-function relationships and platelet adhesion mechanisms.

Scientific Awards:

• Best scoring abstract in von Willebrand Factor-ADAMTS13 (2014)
• Stig Sunner Memorial Award for thermodynamics (2014)
• Young Investigator Award (2007)
• Robert A. Welch Award (2004)

Dr. Auton leads NIH/NHLBI-funded grants on von Willebrand disease mechanisms and thromboinflammation post-trauma. Collaborations include work with institutions in the United States and international partners, emphasizing translational research.