Geneva, Switzerland

Maria-Bernadette Barrau

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Bracco International Bv. Active years: 2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Maria-Bernadette Barrau. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/maria-bernadette-barrau

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Years Active: 2006

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Biography of Maria-Bernadette Barrau

Introduction: Maria-Bernadette Barrau is an innovative inventor based in Genéve, Switzerland. She has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging through her research and development of ultrasound contrast agents.

Latest Patents: Maria-Bernadette holds a patent for "Ultrasound contrast agents and methods of making and using them." This invention involves gas or air-filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases that are usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. The patent describes how these suspensions contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes, and the suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. This innovative approach imparts outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to the gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents.

Career Highlights: Maria-Bernadette is currently associated with Bracco International Bv, where she continues to advance her research in medical imaging technologies. Her work has been pivotal in enhancing the effectiveness of ultrasound imaging.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Maria-Bernadette has collaborated with notable professionals in her field, including Michel Schneider and Feng Yan. These collaborations have contributed to the success and impact

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