Ana Briones Alonso facts for kids

Ana María Briones Alonso (born in 1972) is a Spanish scientist who studies the heart and blood vessels. She works to understand what causes heart problems and high blood pressure, also known as arterial hypertension.

Life and Career

Ana Briones was born in Madrid, Spain. She studied at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Today, she works in the university's pharmacology department. Pharmacology is the study of how medicines work in the body. Part of her job is to test new medicines to see if they are effective and safe for treating illnesses.

Scientific Research

Dr. Briones is a key member of a research team led by Dr. Mercedes Salaices. Their group is made up of scientists from different universities and research centers in Spain. They focus on finding out more about diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.

Their main areas of research include:

• How stress and other factors in the body can damage blood vessels and lead to heart problems.
• The link between body fat and changes in blood vessels.

By studying these areas, Dr. Briones and her team hope to find better ways to treat and prevent heart disease.

Awards and Recognition

In November 2010, Ana Briones's important work was recognized with a major award. She was one of five scientists to receive the L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science in Spain.

This award is given to support talented female scientists under the age of 40. Each winner received €15,000 to help them continue their research and make new discoveries.

See also

In Spanish: Ana Briones Alonso para niños

• List of female scientists in the 21st century
• List of Spanish inventors and discoverers