Professors and Researchers
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.
Doctor in Advances in Food Science and Biotechnology with a Master in Food Safety and Biotechnology and a degree in Food Science and Technology (University of Burgos). Has worked in several research projects of the University of Burgos in collaboration with important national and international food companies. Is currently coordinator of studies at the Marqués de Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL).
Degree in Psychology, PhD from the University of Cantabria. Master in study and treatment of pain. University Specialist in Clinical Hypnosis. He has done extensive research, teaching and care, especially in the field of children and youth, having developed much of this work in the Marqués de Valdecilla Foundation, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cantabria and the University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla.
Degree in Psychology from the Pontifical University of Salamanca. Psychologist specializing in Clinical Psychology. Working as a psychologist since 1998, until 2014 in community Mental Health resources and since then in a Hospital Center, in psychiatry and psychogeriatrics services.
Ruth Beitia Vila
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bacherlor’s Degree in Physiotherapy and Technician in Physical Activities and Sports Animation. She has won 15 medals, including Olympic gold in High Jump at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Since 2011, she is a deputy for the Partido Popular as well as ambassador for the Padres 2.0 NGO.
Dietician-Nutricionist and Food Technologist. Master's Degree in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics and Master's Degree in Physical Activity: Training and Sports Management. Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and academic director of the Undergraduates in Agro-Food Engineering and Food Science and Technology.