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.
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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
CITED:757
Host adaptive immunity deficiency in severe pandemic influenza
CITED:204
Genetics and sports performance: the present and future in the identification of talent for sports based on DNA testing
CITED:130
ALOX5 promoter genotype and response to montelukast in moderate persistent asthma
CITED:112
Energy drinks and sports performance, cardiovascular risk, and genetic associations; future prospects
CITED:71