Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Biomedicine- Research lines

The research lines and supervisors involved in the development of the doctorate programme are:

Ageing and health

Supervisors
Dra Pedret Figuerola, Anna - CV Dra Solà Alberich, Rosa Maria - CV
Dra Valls Zamora, Rosa Maria - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Cavallé Busquets, Pere - CV

Anesthesiology, reanimation and treatment of pain

Supervisors
Dr Añez Simon, Cristobal

Assessment, Intervention and Teaching in Physiotherapy

Supervisors
Dra Monterde Pérez, Sonia - CV Dra Salvat Salvat, María Isabel - CV
Dr Sepulveda Ramos, Esteban - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Adillón Camón, Cristina Dr Casanova Mollà, Jordi
Dr Ferrando De Jorge, Albert

Autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular risk

Supervisors
Dr Castro Salomó, Antoni - CV

Biochemical, genetic and environmental factors related to developmental programming and prenatal and lifelong health

Supervisors
Dra Murphy , Michelle - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Cavallé Busquets, Pere - CV Dr Salas Huetos, Albert - CV

Cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease

Supervisors
Dr Martínez Vea, Alberto - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Borràs Sans, Maria Mercè Dr Segarra Medrano, Alfons

Cellular neurobiology

Supervisors
Dra Lanuza Escolano, María Angel - CV Dr Santafé Martínez, Manuel - CV
Dr Tomás Ferré, José Maria - CV

Clinical diagnosis of skin tumours

Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Zaballos Diego, Pedro

Dosimetry in diagnostic radiology

Supervisors
Dr Salvadó Artells, Marçal - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Cros Torrents, Maria

Effects of chemical pollutants on health

Supervisors
Dra Bellés Mateu, Montserrat - CV Dr Blanco Pérez, Jordi - CV
Dra Cabré Bargalló, Maria - CV Dr Domingo Roig, José Luis - CV
Dra Linares Vidal, M. Victoria - CV Dr Nadal Lomas, Martí - CV
Dr Rovira Solano, Joaquim - CV Dra Schuhmacher Ansuategui, Marta - CV
Dra Torrente Torné, Margarita - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Esplugas Borràs, Roser - CV Dr Gago Ferrero, Pablo
Dra Marquès Bueno, Montserrat - CV

Environmental Radiological Surveillance Networks for continuous and real-time measurement

Supervisors
Dr Salvadó Artells, Marçal - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Casanovas Alegre, Ramon Dra Prieto Butillé, Elena

Epidemiology and cancer prognosis factors

Supervisors
Dra Arenas Prat, Meritxell - CV Dr Gumà Padró, José - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Benabou Zdaou, Sanae (oloBion) Dra Cumeras Olmeda, Raquel - CV
Dr Galceran Padrós, Jaume Josep Maria - CV Dra Guaita Esteruelas, Sandra - CV
Dr Hernandez Masgrau, Victor - CV Dra Parada Dominguez, David - CV
Dra Rodríguez Chacón, Matilde (IISPV) - CV Dr Ruiz Plazas, Xavier
Dr Sabater Martí, Sebastià (U. Badajoz) Dr Vilanova Busquets, Joan Carles (UDG)

Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of pharmacological, nutritional and physiotherapeutic treatments

Supervisors
Dra Giralt Batista, Montserrat - CV Dra Nogués Llort, Maria Rosa
Dra Romeu Ferran, Marta - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Canadell Vilarrasa, Laura - CV

General Surgery on the Digestive Tract

Supervisors
Dra Jorba Martin, Rosa Maria - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Caro Tarrago, Aleidis Dr De Oca Burguete, Javier
Dr Feliu Villaró, Francesc Dr Memba Ikuga, Roberto
Dr Olona Casas, Carles

Genetic and Molecular Basis of Complex Diseases

Supervisors
Dra Vilella Cuadrada, Elisabet - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Martorell Bonet, Lourdes - CV

Health education

Supervisors
Dra Arija Val, Maria Victoria - CV Dra Giralt Batista, Montserrat - CV
Dra Llauradó Ribé, Elisabet - CV Dra Nogués Llort, Maria Rosa
Dra Reverté Villarroya, Silvia - CV Dra Romeu Ferran, Marta - CV
Dra Solà Alberich, Rosa Maria - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Arimany Manso, Josep Dra Carrasco Querol, Noelia (IDIAP JGol)
Dra Tarro Sánchez, Lucía

Infections Caused by Multiresistant Microorganisms

Supervisors
Dr Castro Salomó, Antoni - CV Dr Vidal Marsal, Francisco - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Pérez Moreno, Maria Del Mar Olga (IISPV)

Inflammation and oxidation in arteriosclerosis, obesity and other disorders

Supervisors
Dr Camps Andreu, Jorge - CV Dr Joven Maried, Jorge - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Alonso-Villaverde Lozano, Carlos José (Hospital Sant Pau) - CV Dr Del Pino Rius, Antoni
Dr Fernandez Arroyo, Salvador (EURECAT) - CV Dra Fernández Sender, Laura
Dra Hernandez Aguilera, Anna

Lipids and arteriosclerosis

Supervisors
Dra Guardiola Guionnet, Montserrat - CV Dr Masana Marín, Luis - CV
Dr Ribalta Vives, Josep - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Girona Tell, Josefa - CV Dra Ibarretxe Gerediaga, Daiana - CV
Dr Mallol Parera, Roger Dr Papandreou , Christoforos
Dra Paredes Gonzalez-Albo, Silvia Remedios - CV Dra Plana Gil, Núria
Dr Rodríguez Calvo, Ricardo - CV Dr Vallvé Torrente, Joan Carles - CV

Mediterranean diet, cardiovascular health and body weight control

Supervisors
Dra Babio Sánchez, Nancy Elvira - CV Dra Bulló Bonet, Mònica - CV
Dr Folch Lopez, Jaume - CV Dr Salas Salvadó, Jorge - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Díaz López, Andres - CV Dr Papandreou , Christoforos

Metabolomics of polygenic diseases

Supervisors
Dr Yanes Torrado, Óscar - CV

Methodology for the design, evaluation and validation of foods and other factors for reducing chronic diseases

Supervisors
Dr Martín Lujan, Francisco Manuel Dra Pedret Figuerola, Anna - CV
Dra Solà Alberich, Rosa Maria - CV Dra Valls Zamora, Rosa Maria - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Rubió Piqué, Laura

Morphological and molecular taxonomy of microscopic fungi of clinical and/or environmental interest

Supervisors
Dr Cano Lira, José Francisco - CV Dra García Sánchez, Dania - CV
Dra Gené Díaz, Josepa - CV Dr Guarro Artigas, Josep - CV
Dr Stchigel Glikman, Alberto Miguel - CV

Neurotoxicity and neuroprotection

Supervisors
Dr Folch Lopez, Jaume - CV Dr Sureda Batlle, Francesc Xavier - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Campàs Homs, Mònica (IRTA)

New molecular markers in breast cancer and lymphomas

Supervisors
Dr Lopez Pablo, Carlos - CV Dra Reverté Villarroya, Silvia - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Berenguer Poblet, Marta - CV Dr Bosch Príncep, Ramon
Dra Lejeune , Marylène Marie - CV Dr Ugarte Chicote, Javier

Numerical simulation applied to the human body

Supervisors
Dr Fortuny Anguera, Gerard - CV Dr López Besora, Josep Maria - CV

Nutritional status and health. Epidemiological studies at different stages of life

Supervisors
Dra Arija Val, Maria Victoria - CV Dra Canals Sans, Josefa - CV
Dr Martín Lujan, Francisco Manuel
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Díaz López, Andres - CV Dr López Cortacans, Germán
Dra Rey Reñones, Cristina (ICS)

Obesity and metabolic surgery: clinical and experimental studies

Supervisors
Dr Del Castillo Déjardin, Daniel - CV Dra Sabench Pereferrer, Fàtima - CV

Opportunistic fungi pathogens for man: antifungal sensitivity and pathogenicity

Supervisors
Dr Capilla Luque, Javier - CV Dr Guarro Artigas, Josep - CV
Dr Mayayo Artal, Emilio Manuel Dra Sanchis Talón, Marta - CV

Oxidative stress indicators in healthy and sick populations

Supervisors
Dra Giralt Batista, Montserrat - CV Dra Nogués Llort, Maria Rosa
Dra Romeu Ferran, Marta - CV

Physiopathology of obesity and inflammation of fatty tissue

Supervisors
Dra Auguet Quintillà, Maria Teresa - CV Dra Jorba Martin, Rosa Maria - CV
Dr Martín Lujan, Francisco Manuel Dra Murphy , Michelle - CV
Dr Richart Jurado, Cristobal Manuel - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Martínez González, María Salomé (IISPV) - CV

Research in Primary Care

Supervisors
Dr Cabre Vila, Juan Jose Dr Martín Lujan, Francisco Manuel
Dra Reverté Villarroya, Silvia - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Aguilar Martín, Carina Pilar (ICS) Dr Aragonès Benaiges, Enric
Dr Barrio Torrell, Francisco José Dr Brotons Cuixart, Carlos (IIBSant Pau)
Dr Clua Espuny, Josep Lluís (INST. CATALÀ SALUT) Dr Costa Pinel, Bernardo (IISPV)
Dra Dalmau Llorca, Maria Rosa (IISPV) Dra De Diego Cabanes, Cinta
Dr Fernandez Saez, José Dra Flores Mateo, Gemma (Fund.Jordi Gol i Gur) - CV
Dra Hernández Anadón, Sílvia Dr Llor Vila, Carlos
Dra Moragas Moreno, Ana Maria Dra Ochoa Gondar, Olga
Dr Pla Farnòs, Roger Jesús (IISPV) - CV Dra Pla Farnós, Maria Jesús
Dra Pozo Ariza, Macarena (IDIAP Jordi Gol) Dra Sagarra Álamo, Ramon
Dra Satué Gracia, Eva María Dr Vilà Córcoles, Ángel (IISPV)

Research in cardiology

Supervisors
Dr Alegret Colomé, Josep Maria - CV Dr Bardají Ruiz, Alfredo - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Azeli Jarosch, Youcef Adel (SEM (IISPV)) Dr Clua Espuny, Josep Lluís (INST. CATALÀ SALUT)
Dra Dalmau Llorca, Maria Rosa (IISPV) Dr Ferreiro Gutiérrez, José Luis (H. Univ.de Bellvitge)
Dra Gentille Lorente, Delicia Inés (IISPV) Dr Martín Martínez, Alfonso
Dra Martínez Micaelo, Nieves Beatriz - CV Dra Milà López, Marta
Dr Papandreou , Christoforos Dr Peiró Ibáñez, Óscar Manuel - CV

Research in diabetes and obesity

Supervisors
Dra Ceperuelo Mallafré, Maria Victoria - CV Dra Fernandez Veledo, Sonia - CV
Dr Vendrell Ortega, Juan José - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Ballesteros Pérez, Monica - CV Dra Cedó Giné, Lídia (IISPV)
Dr Domínguez Porfirio, Brenno - CV Dra Ejarque Carbo, Miriam
Dr Garcia Fontgivell, Joan Francesc Dra Megía Colet, Ana - CV
Dr Pardo Balteiro, Alberto (IISPV) - CV Dra Rodríguez Chacón, Matilde (IISPV) - CV
Dr Ruiz Plazas, Xavier Dra Serena Perelló, Carolina

Research in pediatrics and human development

Supervisors
Dr Closa Monasterolo, Ricardo - CV Dr Escribano Subías, Joaquín - CV
Dra Ferre Pallas, Natalia - CV Dra Luque Moreno, Verònica - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Bosque Garcia, Montserrat Dra Collell Hernández, Rosa Maria - CV
Dr Feliu Rovira, Albert - CV Dra Parada Ricart, Esther - CV
Dra Rissech Badalló, Maria Del Carmen - CV Dra Zaragoza Jordana, Marta - CV

Research into HIV infection

Supervisors
Dra Rull Aixa, Anna - CV Dr Vidal Marsal, Francisco - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Peraire Forner, José Joaquin - CV Dra Rodríguez Gallego, Esther - CV
Dra Vilades Laborda, Consuelo Gloria - CV

Research into ophthalmology

Supervisors
Dr Castro Salomó, Antoni - CV Dr Moreno Ribas, Antonio - CV
Dr Romero Aroca, Pedro - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Baget Bernaldiz, Marc - CV Dr Callizo Planas, José
Dr Filloy Rius, Alejandro - CV Dra Méndez Marín, Maria Isabel - CV
Dra Valls Mateu, Aïda - CV

Research into otorhinolaryngologic diseases

Supervisors
Dr Figuerola Massana, Enric - CV Dra Terra Barbadora, Ximena - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Avilés Jurado, Francisco Javier - CV Dra Guillén Solà, Anna
Dr León Vitró, Francisco Javier (UAB) Dra Marco Navarro, Ester (IMIM)
Dr Mullol Miret, Joaquim

Sepsis, Inflammation and Safety

Supervisors
Dra Bodi Saera, Maria Amparo - CV Dr Rodríguez Oviedo, Alejandro Hugo - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dr Gómez Alvarez, Josep - CV Dra Martínez Segura, Estrella
Dr Masclans Enviz, Joan Ramon (IMIM) Dr Sandiumenge Camps, Alberto (Vall Hebron) - CV
Dr Sirgo Rodríguez, Gonzalo - CV

Taxonomy, epidemiology and health impact of potentially pathogenic bacteria in water and/or food

Supervisors
Dra Figueras Salvat, María Josefa - CV Dra Furones Nozal, Maria Dolores
Dra Pujol Bajador, Isabel - CV Dra Sanchis Talón, Marta - CV
Supervisors in collaboration
Dra Fernández Bravo, Ana - CV

Thrombosis

Supervisors
Dr Castro Salomó, Antoni - CV