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About
Maria Muccioli, PhD, is the director of research at Thrivable, a healthcare market research firm specializing in patient experiences. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during her undergraduate studies in biochemistry, she was inspired to pursue a career in immunology.
She earned her PhD in molecular and cellular biology from Ohio University and completed postdoctoral research at The Ohio State University, as well as a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Throughout her postdoctoral tenure, Maria contributed to significant research across various health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Her work has been recognized by the Greenbook Future List, which honored her as a 2024 recipient for her contributions to the insights industry. Maria is passionate about delivering up-to-date, evidence-based information to the diabetes community and has authored over 100 articles on living with diabetes. She firmly believes in empowering individuals with diabetes to manage their condition effectively and enjoys connecting with the community through her writing and on social media.
Maria currently resides in Florida with her husband, two children, and a variety of pets.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry, Suffolk University, Boston
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular and Cell Biology, Ohio University, Athens