Professors and Researchers

Martina Serrano Díaz

Martina Serrano Díaz

Faculty of Health Sciences

A dietitian-nutritionist and pre-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria (University of Cantabria), specialising in sports nutrition and neuroscience. She combines research and university teaching with her professional practice as a nutritionist working with sports teams and leading sports medicine centres, including experience at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Miguel Heres Soto

Miguel Heres Soto

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD student in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Oviedo. He has completed the Degree of Teacher in Primary Education with mention in Physical Education and the Master's Degree in Teacher Training in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching in the specialty of Physical Education. He has worked as a coach in different disciplines such as rugby, triathlon and swimming.

Mireia Peláez Puente

Mireia Peláez Puente

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD in Sport and Exercise Science. Expert in physical exercise and health, exercise prescription for special populations and also an expert in the expressive dimension of the movement. She combines teaching at the European University of the Atlantic with master's programs and training courses for professionals.

Olga Tapia Martínez

Olga Tapia Martínez

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD in Biomedicine from the University of Cantabria. Postgraduate in Radioprotection and Degree in Chemistry (UNED), she is a researcher in Neurosciences. Her main line of research focuses on the development of new combination therapies for the treatment of neuromuscular diseases such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Pelayo Redón Carmona

Pelayo Redón Carmona

Faculty of Health Sciences

Degree in Biology from the University of Oviedo. Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude for teachers. His professional career has been related to private enterprise within the field of waste management, responsible for the operation of the non-hazardous waste landfill of Meruelo (Cantabria), among others.

Pilar Alonso Lecue

Pilar Alonso Lecue

Faculty of Health Sciences

She holds a degree in Pharmacy and a PhD in Molecular Biology, and has extensive experience in scientific research and development. She has over ten years’ experience in clinical trials, coordinating projects with methodological rigour and a multidisciplinary approach. Her work combines biotechnology, experimental analysis and knowledge transfer.