Molly Y. Mollica

Molly Y. Mollica studies how blood cells, especially platelets, generate mechanical forces and respond to their physical and chemical environment, using tools like traction force microscopy to measure single-cell forces. Her work connects platelet contractility, shape change, and cytoskeletal proteins (like actin and filamin) to processes such as blood clotting, cold storage of platelets, and von Willebrand factor interactions. This research bridges bioengineering, cell biology, and hematology to better understand thrombosis and blood clot formation.

Publication output has been variable but sustained over the last decade, with periods of higher activity (2020-2021, 2023-2024) interspersed with lower-output years, averaging under 3 papers per year over the last 5 years.

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