Dr. David Varillas Delgado | Endurance Award | Best Researcher Award
Dr. David Varillas Delgado, Francisco de Vitoria University, Spain
David Varillas Delgado is a Spanish researcher and professor with a solid academic background in biochemistry and biomedical sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences and Biomedicine from the University of Valladolid, where he graduated Cum Laude with a thesis focused on genetic variants and endurance adaptation in athletes. He currently serves as an Associate Professor (Profesor Contratado Doctor) at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, where he also directs the Research Support Unit within the Faculty of Medicine. His work focuses on sports physiology, molecular biology, and human genetics, with active participation in several research groups related to elite performance, critical care, and organ donation and transplantation. He has held research positions at institutions such as Hospital Fremap and the Institute of Biology and Molecular Genetics.
Professional Profile:
Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. David Varillas Delgado is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, based on his extensive academic background, impactful research contributions, and leadership in biomedical science. With a PhD in Health Sciences and numerous high-impact publications in areas such as immunology, genetics, and sports physiology, his work has significantly advanced both clinical and applied health research. He currently leads research initiatives at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, coordinating cross-disciplinary projects with hospitals in Madrid. His academic excellence, commitment to innovation, and proven scientific output position him as a strong contender for this prestigious recognition.
Education (Academic Background)
Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
University of Salamanca (Spain)
Completed: 01/07/2004 Higher Education Degree
PhD in Health and Biomedical Sciences University of Valladolid
Thesis: Genetic variants and adaptation to effort. Genotypic distribution in endurance athletes
Supervisor: Juan José Tellería Orriols
Grade: Excellent – Cum Laude Defense Date: 13/02/2009
Quality Distinction: 
Technical Training in Health R&D
Molecular diagnosis of RNA viruses (Pandemic Influenza H1N1)
Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León (Microbiology Unit, University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid) 01/01/2010 – 31/01/2011
Work Experience
Current Position Associate Professor – Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Faculty of Medicine Since: 01/09/2017 Alcorcón, Community of Madrid
Responsibilities:
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Director of the Research Support Unit
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Coordinator of the research group “Elite and High-Performance Athletes”
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Participation in research groups: “Critical Pathology” and “Organ Donation and Transplantation”
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Undergraduate Thesis (TFG) Supervisor in Medicine
Previous Experience Fremap Hospital 01/03/2013 – 30/04/2018 (5 years and 1 month) Researcher
Health Sciences Foundation of Castilla y León 01/06/2009 – 01/12/2011 (1 year and 6 months)
Clinical Researcher Participated in molecular diagnostic projects
Institute of Biology and Molecular Genetics 01/04/2006 – 01/04/2009 (3 years) Predoctoral Researcher Research in genetics, molecular and human biology
Achievements, Awards & Honors
PhD with distinction: Excellent – Cum Laude
Active participation in multidisciplinary, stable research groups
Director of the Research Support Unit in a Faculty of Medicine
Academic tutor for multiple undergraduate theses (TFG)
Connection of his work with hospitals in the Community of Madrid through clinical and scientific projects
Publication Top Notes:
Th1 and Th17 hypercytokinemia as early host response signature in severe pandemic influenza
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Host adaptive immunity deficiency in severe pandemic influenza
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ALOX5 promoter genotype and response to montelukast in moderate persistent asthma
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