David Pla-Martín is an academic researcher from University of Cologne. The author has contributed to research in topic(s): Mitochondrion & Mitochondrial fission. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 16 publication(s) receiving 446 citation(s). Previous affiliations of David Pla-Martín include Spanish National Research Council.

His research is based on understanding how mitochondria and their components, specifically mtDNA, are targeted and eliminated when harboring mutations. Deciphering the specific pathways involved in mtDNA turnover has multiple potential benefits not only against human mtDNA related diseases, but also against normal ageing-related diseases.