María Blasco is a prominent Spanish biologist known for her research in the field of telomeres and cancer. She is the director of the National Center for Cancer Research (CNIO) in Spain and has made significant contributions to understanding how telomeres affect cell aging and cancer development. Blasco has received numerous awards for her work, including the National Research Award in 2018. Her research aims to find potential therapies for age-related diseases and improve our understanding of the aging process, making her a key figure in modern biomedical research.