Professors and Researchers

Carla Álvarez

Faculty of Health Sciences

Degree in Biology and Doctorates in Neuroscience. Hs worked as a researcher in the area of Neurophysiology, studying the role of neuromodulators in the development of various neuropsychiatric diseases and epilepsy. Currently, university professor of biological subjects applied to health sciences.

Carlos Lago Fuentes

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD in Sports Science, Physical Education and Healthy Physical Activity, with a Master in Research in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, both from the University of Vigo. Professional experience as a physical trainer and advisor in the preventive area in professional women's indoor soccer teams at national level. His main lines of research are: physical exercise and health, performance in team sports, injury epidemiology and injury prevention.

César González-Blanch Bosch

Faculty of Health Sciences

Clinical psychologist in Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. PhD from Deusto University. Researcher in psychotic disorders and psychological treatments for different populations. He is teaching the subject Psychological Intervention at the European University of the Atlantic.

Cora Portilla

Faculty of Health Sciences

Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of León, Master in Physical Activity and Quality of Life in adults and the elderly from the University of Seville. Doctoral candidate in Physical Exercise and Health from the University of León.

Cristina Gonzalez

Faculty of Health Sciences

Graduate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (University of the Basque Country) and specialist in the field of vegetarian nutrition. She has studied sports nutrition in the USA (Harper College) and has collaborated with the diabetes department of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Illinois. She has taught Spanish classes abroad and currently combines her work as a nutritionist with that of a teacher in the CAFYD and Human Nutrition and Dietetics degrees.

Daniel Ruiz Fernández

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science Master's Degree in Teacher Training, specialization in Physical Education. Professional in the area of Fitness and Health. Expert in aspects related to physical exercise and sports training.