Maria Blasco (biologist)

Maria Blasco is a renowned Spanish biologist known for her research on telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that play a crucial role in cellular aging and cancer. She has made significant contributions to understanding how telomeres affect cell division and longevity. Blasco's work has implications for aging and disease treatment, particularly in developing therapies for age-related conditions and cancer. As the director of the National Centre for Cancer Research in Spain, she is a leading figure in the field of molecular biology and genetics.