Full Professor of Pediatrics, University of Oviedo (since December 2024)
Senior Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo
Major achievements include:
Directed over 10 doctoral theses, all with highest distinctions (Cum Laude)
Principal investigator in numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects
More than 125 published papers in peer-reviewed journals
Invited Speaker in international Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition meetings and events
Multiple national research awards, including the Ordesa Prize for Pediatric Research (1998, 2008, 2010), and the Hipócrates International Award
Member of ESPGHAN
President of the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics
Editorial contributions to pediatric medical texts and guidelines
Current interests include:
Research: Pediatric nutrition, cystic fibrosis, microbiota, cardiovascular risk factors, cow’s milk protein allergy, and pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Scientific/Medical: Translational research in pediatric gastroenterology, improvement of diagnostic tools, and integration of microbiome science into pediatric care
