Rosa María Brito Rey
Graduated in Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid, I am currently completing my residency training in Psychiatry at the University Health Complex of Salamanca
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Graduated in Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid, I am currently completing my residency training in Psychiatry at the University Health Complex of Salamanca
José Ángel Álvarez Vázquez holds a degree in Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid. During his undergraduate studies, he was selected to participate in
Nuria Laherrán Cantera, a native of Valladolid, earned her medical degree from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid), where she first embraced an international perspective by
She obtained her medical degree from the University of Valencia in 2020, completing her fourth year at the University of Münster (Germany) through the Erasmus
Clàudia Aymerich was graduated in Medicine from the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona, later specializing in Psychiatry at Basurto University Hospital, in Bilbao, where she
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Navarra in 2018 and subsequently began his Psychiatry residency at Hospital Universitario Araba, which will end
Alejandro Marcos, born in Salamanca and raised in Toledo, has an extensive personal and academic career both in Spain and abroad. Graduated in Medicine from
Javier was born in Caceres, Spain, and is currently working as a psychiatrist in London, UK. He obtained his medical qualification from Universidad Complutense in
María Rodríguez García (M. Rodriguez-Ayllon for Citations/databases) studied Sports Sciences at the University of Granada. In 2020, she obtained her Ph.D. in Biomedicine at the
Alejandro Porras Segovia is a specialist in Psychiatry and a doctor in Clinical Medicine and Public Health by the University of Granada. He trained as
Victor Pereira-Sanchez, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist. He obtained his medical degree (MD) in 2014 at Universidad de Navarra, in Spain, where he also completed
Dr. Málaga is the Head of the Pediatric Neurology Unit at Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA). He obtained his medical degree at Oviedo University,
Fer (Motril, Granada) did his BSc on Sport Sciences at University of Granada. In 2015, he was awarded with a PhD studentship from the Spanish

Since completing her fellowship in Pediatrics and Neonatology, she has built her career at La Paz University Hospital in Madrid. Her career path focused on
Employment history Psychiatry Resident at Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol (2018–2022). Education Master’s Degree in Clinical Reasoning & Practice, Universidad de Alcalá (2017–2018). Degree
Degree in Medicine and Medical Doctor specialising in Psychiatry from the University of Cordoba, Spain. She has completed an internship in paediatric emergency medicine at

Degree in Medicine from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil in Ecuador. He specialised in Psychiatry at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra. His complementary

Professional experience: 2017-2021 Psychiatry Training Program (Residence) at the “Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa” in Zaragoza, last year in specific Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Units
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Barcelona and specialist in Psychiatry at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (2015-2019). During the residency, she
Medical Doctor. Psychiatry Resident at Complejo Asistencial de Segovia, Spain (2017-2021). Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry during her residency, reaching a total of 16
FER (Motril -Granada-, 1987) did his BSc on Sport Sciences at University of Granada (2010). In 2015, he was awarded with a PhD studentship from
Psychiatrist in New York. Originally from Pontevedra, he obtained his Medical Degree (2014) and Specialty in Psychiatry at University of Navarra, with a track in

Javier Sánchez Cerezo studied Medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid. He studied one year of Medicine at the Albert-Ludwig University in Freiburg, Germany (ERASMUS
Graduate in Medicine from the University of Zaragoza, Erasmus program at Université de Rennes 2 (Rennes, France). Master´s Degree in Genetic, Nutritional and Environmental Factors
Medicine degree at the University of Navarra. Specialist in psychiatry at the Gregorio Marañón University Hospital. He has completed the following MSc and specialist studies:

Dr. María Dolores Picouto is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in the Adolescent In-patient Unit of the Institute of Psychiatry and Mental Health of the Gregorio
Medicine Degree at Universidad del Pais Vasco and Specialist in Psychiatry at Hospital de la Princesa in Madrid, where she completed the sub-specialization in Child

Graduated in Medicine (2011) and in Social and Cultural Anthropology (2013), in Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She was specialized in Psychiatry at Hospital Ramón y
Braulio has obtained his medical qualification from the University of Granada, having also spent one year studying at the Victoria University of Manchester, and one
Daniel Natera de Benito is a Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders. He develops his clinical and research activity at Neuromuscular Disorders Unit of Hospital
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Barcelona and specialist in Psychiatry at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (2015-2019). During the residency, she
Medicine Degree, (University of Alcalá) and Official Degree of Psychiatry at Gregorio Marañón Hospital, with a formative itinerary in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Master
Graduated from the University of Barcelona in Medicine and Surgery (2007-2013), she further specialized in General Psychiatry in Benito Menni Hospital, where she undertook the
Medical Doctor (M.D.) by the Universidad de Navarra (2008-2014) and Specialist in Psychiatry by the Clinica Universidad de Navarra (2015-2019), with a training itinerary enriched
Graduated in Psychology in 2014 at University of Salamanca. Collaboration scholarship in Personality, Assessment & Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, during the last course. Degree
I obtained my Medical Degree at the University of the Basque Country and did my residency at Basurto University Hospital, specializing in Child and Adolescent
Pediatric Neurology consultant at Hospital Universitario Parc Taulí, Sabadell, with special interest in complex pediatric epilepsies. Coordinator of the multidisciplinary group of diagnosis, treatment and
Alba has an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from the Universitat de València. She completed her 4-year residency in clinical psychology in 2017
Degree in Medicine in University of Valencia (2006-2012). Specialist in Psychiatry. She did MIR training in Asturias, Oviedo from June 2012 to February 2013. She
Dr. Santesteban-Echarri completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Deusto, and a Master’s degree and Ph.D. at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili.
Medical specialist in Psychiatry. Degree in Medicine from the University of Valencia (2007-2013). She completed the fifth year of Medicine at the University of Turku

Degree in Medicine, University of Barcelona, Hospital Clinic. Erasmus Scholarship Program – Technische Universität München (Munich, Germany). Medical Specialist in Psychiatry – Hospital General Universitario
Medicine degree at the University of Navarra. Specialist in psychiatry at the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon where he chose the child and adolescent training
Specialist in Psychiatry at the Hospital Arnau de Vilanova-Llíria (Valencia). During his training as a resident he has made rotations in different units of Child
Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada, studying fourth year at the Victoria University of Manchester (Erasmus Program) and fifth year at
Dr. Antonio Rodríguez-Moreno is the Head of the Cellular Neuroscience and Plasticity Laboratory at the University Pablo de Olavide, in Seville, Spain. Following a degree
Degree in Psychology, Autónoma University of Madrid (2007). After finishing her degree, she obtained a scholarship from the Autónoma University of Madrid, participating in various
Degree in Psychology by the University of Salamanca, achieving the Master’s Degree in Neurosciences by the Basque Country University. Specialist in Clinical Psychology by Hospital
Degree in Psychology by Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Specialized in Clinical Psychology by Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid). Her interest on child and adolescent mental
Alba has an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from the Universitat de València. She completed her 4-year residency in clinical psychology in 2017
Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid, where I graduated with honors in high school. I studied through the Erasmus program
Degree in Medicine in University of Valencia (2006-2012). Specialist in Psychiatry. She did MIR training in Asturias, Oviedo from June 2012 to February 2013. She
Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona, she specialized in Psychiatry at the Hospital de la Santa Creu y Sant Pau. During
Medical Degree at the Autónoma University, Madrid, Spain. Residency Program in Neurology at San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. Fellowship in Epilepsy and Genetics of
Dr Pérez holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona and specialised in psychiatry at the Clínic Hospital, Barcelona. After finishing
Daniel Bergé is specialist in psychiatry at Hospital del Mar (2002-2006), where he currently works as consultant psychiatrist in the hospitalization unit and in the
Medicine degree at the University of Navarra. Specialist in psychiatry at the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon where he chose the child and adolescent training
Irene Esteban Cornejo, Ph.D (Segovia, 1988), earned her bachelor in Sport Sciences (2010) and her doctoral degree from at Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain (2014).
Graduate in Medicine and Surgery from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He is a specialist in Psychiatry at Hospital Clínic Universitari de València. From 2007
Raquel Cecilia Costa holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona at Hospital Vall d’Hebrón in Barcelona and she completed
She resigned from the fellowship for personal reasons, leaving the fellowship vacant.
She resigned for personal reasons, and another candidate took her place.
Specialist in Clinical Psychology. She graduated in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2010 obtaining the Extraordinary Award. He obtained the number 1
Doctor-Surgeon from the University of Zulia and Bachelor of Philosophy from the Catholic University Cecilio Acosta, both in Venezuela, he has specialized in psychiatry at
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003-2009). Specialist in Psychiatry at Hospital Universitario Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona (2010-2014). Beneficiary of a Fellowship for
Degree in Psychics, University of Barcelona; doctorate in Neuroscience, Pierre et Marie Curie University (Paris 6). Her research work has focused on studying the neural
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona. Specialist in Psychiatry, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. In the last year of her residency she took
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Granada. (2002-2008). Specialist in Psychiatry, Hospital Regional e Universitario de Málaga. (2009-2013). International Doctorate, University of Malaga (Cum
Irene Esteban Cornejo (Segovia, 1988) has a Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Science (2010) from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Her predoctoral research work
Specialist in Psychiatry, Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona. During her residency, she furthered her education in child and adolescent psychiatry by taking a Master’s in
Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 2012. Erasmus Programme at University of Strasbourg 2011 (teaching in French). Residency Public Competition. MIR Asturias,
Work experience: 2013/Present. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (Madrid). 4th year Psychology Resident Educations: 2015/Present. Complutense University of Madrid. Studying for a Doctorate in Psychology.
He resigned the scholarship for personal reasons, leaving the scholarship vacant.
Dr Pérez holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona and specialised in psychiatry at the Clínic Hospital, Barcelona. After finishing
Specialist in Psychiatry at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, during her residency she took different training courses in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, while obtaining the
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Zaragoza, he completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology Teaching Unit of
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. (Rejects his fellowship)
Dr Frías (Valencia, 1981) has a degree in Psychology from the University of Valencia (1999-2004) for which he earned an Extraordinary Prize. He obtained the
Dr Puig holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona and specialised in Clinical Psychology at Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, where she has been
Dr Calvo holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Salamanca, a doctorate in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and a master’s
Dr Benavides holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid and is a psychiatry specialist at Complejo Hospitalario de Segovia.
Dr García holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Extremadura and specialised in psychiatry at Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro in
Dr. Villalta holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona (UB-Hospital Clínic) and specialised in Psychology (Psychology Intern Resident system) through
With a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a doctorate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcalá
Dr. Santesteban-Echarri completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Deusto, and a Master’s degree and Ph.D. at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili.
With a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid and a doctorate of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcalá

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. Michel Rutter Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. University of Stanford, Stanford. USA

MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine. University of Edimbourgh, United Kingdom
Yale Child Study Center. Yale University School of Medicine, Connecticut, USA
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh (USA).
Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Population and Family Health, New York, USA
Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley, King’s College, London, United Kingdom
Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley, King’s College, London, United Kingdom
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA
Center for Psychological Trauma, Department of Psychiatry at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam University, The Netherlands
NYU Child Study Center, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York, USA
Center for Neuropsychiatry of Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Australia
Michael Rutter Centre, Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley, London, United Kingdom
From Gregorio Marañón Hospital of Madrid. 1 month’s Fellowship in “INSERM Université Paris Descartes, Hôpital Sainte-Anne”, Paris, France.
From “C.R.P. Nª Sra. del Pilar” of Zaragoza. 3 months’ Fellowship in NHS Foundation Trust, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Harrow, United Kingdom.
From Hospital Clínic of Barcelona. 4 months’ Fellowship in University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA.
From “Complejo Universitario Infanta Cristina” of Badajoz. 3 months’ Fellowship in University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA.
Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Hospital Clínic of Valencia. 6 months’ Fellowship in Columbia University, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, New York, USA
From Hospital Clínic of Valencia. 3 months’ Fellowship in Groupe hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris. France.
From University of Cantabria, CIBERSAM, Santander. 6 months’ Fellowship in Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA.
From Hospital Clínic of Valencia. 6 months’ Fellowship in Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom.
From University of Valencia. 3 months’ Fellowship in Florey Neuroscience Institute. University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
From “Clínica Universitaria” of Navarra. 3 months’ Fellowship in Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience. New York University Child Study Center, New York, USA.
From Institut of Neurosciences of Alicante. 3 months’ Fellowship in Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
From “Fundación Jiménez Díaz” of Madrid. 6 months’ Fellowship in Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitarie, Hopital Lapeyronie en Montepellier, France.
St. Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College (United Kingdom).
Universidad Federal de Rio Grande del Sur (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brasil.
Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, University of Michigan, USA
Crimes Against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC), University of Maryland, Maryland, USA
Center for the Assessment and Prevention of Prodromal States (CAPPS), University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Department of Physiology Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Neuroimaging Research Unit, Department of Neuroscience Scientific Institute Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. University of California. Irvine, USA
NHS Trust. Newberry Center. West Lane Hospital. Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
The New York State Psychiatric Institute, University of Columbia, New York, USA
Child Study Center. Yale University School of Medicine. Connecticut, USA
Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, University of New York, New York, USA
The Michael Rutter Center for Children and Young People. The Maudsley Hospital. London, United Kingdom.
Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley. London, United Kingdom.
The New York State Psychiatric Institute, University of Columbia, New York, USA
University of Pittsbourgh Medical Center (UPMC), Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC), Pittsburgh (USA).
Bellevue Hospital Center, New York University, New York (USA).
The Maudsley Hospital Institute of Psychiatry. King’s College. London (United Kingdom).
Columbia University Center, Department of Psychiatry. New York (USA).
The Maudsley Hospital Institute of Psychiatry. King’s College. London (United Kingdom).
Columbia University Center, Department of Psychiatry. New York (USA).
Columbia University Center – Department of Psychiatry. New York (USA).

The Maudsley Hospital Institute of Psychiatry. King’s College. London (United Kingdom).
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC). University of Pittsburg Medical Center (UPMC). Pittsburg. (USA).
Imperial College, St. Mary´s Hospital, London (United Kingdom).

Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, New York, USA

Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, New York, USA
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