Karin Maria Hoffmeister MD

Dr. Karin Hoffmeister grew up in Poland which may have not entirely influenced her interest in medical sciences, but it certainly promoted her ability to adapt to random events as often encountered in science. She studied medicine in Düsseldorf/Germany, and trained as a cardiologist during her residency and fellowship at the Technical University Hospital in Aachen/Germany. Her clinical experience reinforced her interest in medical research, specifically in vascular biology and platelets. This interest led her to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In 2001 she joined the medical faculty of Harvard Medical School. Since then, her research has focused on the mechanisms of platelet homeostasis, specifically related to glycans. She enjoys Yoga and biking, and dedicates the rest of her time to her husband and son, generating lots of art, books and LEGOs.