Madrid, Spain

Margarita Salas

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas. Active years: 1991-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Margarita Salas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/margarita-salas

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 726(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991-1996

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Biography of Margarita Salas

Introduction: Margarita Salas is a renowned inventor and molecular biologist based in Madrid, Spain. She is celebrated for her significant contributions to the field of DNA research, particularly in the development of innovative methods for DNA sequencing. With a total of three patents to her name, her work has had a profound impact on genetic research and biotechnology.

Latest Patents: One of her notable patents is related to the .phi.29 DNA polymerase, which presents an improved method for determining the nucleotide base sequence of a DNA molecule. This method involves annealing the DNA molecule with a primer molecule capable of hybridizing to the DNA. The process includes incubating the mixture with four different deoxynucleoside triphosphates, a DNA polymerase, and various DNA synthesis terminating agents. These agents terminate DNA synthesis at specific nucleotide bases, allowing for the separation of DNA products according to size, thereby enabling the determination of part of the nucleotide base sequence.

Career Highlights: Margarita Salas has had a distinguished career, working at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Spain's largest public research institution. Her research has been pivotal in advancing our understanding of DNA replication and sequencing techniques.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Margarita has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Luis Blanco and Antonio Bernad. These collaborations have further enriched her research and contributed to

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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