Professors and Researchers

María Eléxpuru Zabaleta

María Eléxpuru Zabaleta

Faculty of Health Sciences

D. in biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology in the field of health sciences (especially breast cancer). She has started to get involved in the study of nutrition applied to health. She has experience in laboratories in several countries, has trained final year and PhD students and has participated in courses, congresses and conferences. She has worked in several research projects and has published several scientific articles.

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.

Nancy Murillo García

Nancy Murillo García

Faculty of Health Sciences

PhD from the University of Cantabria, with international mention and cum laude qualification. Degree in Psychology, with a Master's Degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Salamanca and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Research. She has experience in neuroscience research, focusing on the influence of genetic factors on cognitive deficits in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. She has carried out research stays in national and international institutions, and has participated in projects funded at regional and national level. Her results have been published as first author in high impact journals, and she has presented at national and international conferences.

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.

Pamela Parada Fernández

Pamela Parada Fernández

Faculty of Health Sciences

BA in Psychology. Master’s Degree in Health Psychology. PhD in Clinical Psychology and Health. Professor of the subjects Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics and Personality. Neuropsychologist for the Alava Provincial Government.