MARIA FERNANDEZ DEL VALLE, PHD
Maria.fernandez-del-valle@ttu.edu Texas Tech University, Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Box 43011,
Lubbock, Texas 79409-3011| 806-834-5303 | Web: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hess/contact/pages/mfernandez.php; Research:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hess/research/exer_phys.php
EDUCATION
European University of Madrid (Spain)
Ph.D. in Physical Activity and Health “cum laude”
Dissertation: “Effects of a strength training program in the physical condition and quality of life of
Anorexia Nervosa Restrictive patients”
Advisors: Margarita Perez Ruiz, MD, PhD and Gonzalo Morande Lavin, MD, PhD.
European University of Madrid (Spain)
MAS in Physical Activity and Health (MSc equivalent) “cum laude”
Master Thesis: “Effects of an exercise program in children with leukemia”
Advisor: Margarita Perez Ruiz, MD, PhD.
2012
2006
European University of Madrid (Spain)
Licentiate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (BSc equivalent)
2004
Undergraduate research project: “Effects of whole body vibration training in the jumping capacity of male volleyball players”
Advisor: Alfonso Jimenez Gutierrez, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT.
AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS & HONORS
Research:
Fellow at the Faculty Proposal Development Workshop.
Office of the Vice President for Research, Texas Tech University
2015
National Health Award on Solidarity and Sponsorship for the research carried out at the Niño Jesus Hospital (Spain)
“Resistance training in anorexia nervosa patients"
2013
National Research Award in Sports Medicine (Spain), second place
“Effects of the strength training on the physical capacity and QOL of patients with anorexia nervosa
restrictive: a randomized controlled trial”
2013
National Research Award in Sports Medicine (Spain), third place
“The traditional vs. vibration strength training in children with Cerebral Palsy”
2010
Spanish Association for Pediatric Rehabilitation Award (Spain), first place
"Effects of an exercise strength program of short duration for children with cerebral palsy”
2010
National Research Award in Sports Medicine (Spain), first place
"Favorable response to acute and chronic exercise in McArdle's disease patients”
2006
Royal Covadonga’s Sports Association Award (Spain), first place
"Exercise prescription in children with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation during
neutropenic intra hospitality phase until discharge: report of a pioneering project in Spain”
2006
Teaching:
Named Honored Faculty
Awarded by Phi Beta Kappa Members, Texas Tech University
April 2015
Inspirational Award at the Teacher Appreciation Day
Awarded by Texas Tech University students
November 2014
Fellow at the Teacher Mentoring through Peer Observations (TeMPO) Program
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center. Texas Tech University
Fall 2014
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas Tech University (USA)
Department of Nutritional Sciences
Obesity Research Cluster Seminar
Lecture:
Exercise prescription for Anorexia Nervosa: A treatment for body mass loss
Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
Visiting Assistant Professor
Courses Taught:
ESS 3301 Biomechanics
ESS 3305 Exercise Physiology
ESS 3368 Exercise Testing and Prescription
ESS 4368 Applied Exercise Physiology
ESS 4000 Independent Research: Exercise Physiology
ESS 7000 Research
Part-time Instructor at the Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
Courses Taught:
ESS 3301 Biomechanics
ESS 3305 Exercise Physiology
European University (Spain)
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Master of Eating Disorders and Obesity
Lecture:
Exercise testing and prescription in patients with Eating Disorders
April 2014
2013-present
2012-2013
2008-2012
Lecturer at the School of Sport Sciences
Courses Taught:
9995002810 Sports Fundamentals II
9995002102 Kinesiology Fundamentals
9995002102 Kinesiology Fundamentals
2008-2012
2011-2012
2006-2007
Lecturer at the School of Sport Sciences
Courses Taught:
Sports Fundamentals III and IV (for future National Volleyball Coaches)
Pilates Certification
2008-2010
2005-2009
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Phlebotomy (2015-present):
Blood collection (diverse venous puncture techniques)
Biochemistry (2014-present):
Glucose, Lactate, Hematocrit, CPK, and Ammonia levels
Centrifugation, Pipetting
Organization of samples and racks (-80C freezer)
Assay of antibodies (ELISA): End-point
Preparation of dilutions and reagents
Exercise Physiology (2006-present):
Assessments performed mainly in subjects with pathologies such as McArdle disease, Cancer, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Cerebral Palsy,
and other. Other populations assessed: children, adolescents, young adults, elder, and athletes (both professional and college levels).
Cardiorespiratory Testing (cycle-ergometer, treadmill, arm-ergometer) with ECG > 2500 evaluations
Blood Pressure (at rest and during exercise) > 1000 evaluations
Body Composition Assessment > 1000 evaluations
Muscle strength and endurance > 1000 evaluations
Tensiomyography > 200 evaluations
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Agility and Flexibility > 1500 evaluations
Accelerometry: Actigraph GTM3 > 300 evaluations; Actical respironics > 40 evaluations
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MENTORING & COMMITTEES:
Texas Tech University
PhD Thesis Committee
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Robert Ocie Jake Compton. (2013) Effect of stepping cadence on arterial compliance. Dissertation, Department of HESS. Chair: Dr. Joaquin
Gonzales. Committee: Dr. Jacalyn McComb, Dr. Bradley Johnson, Dr. Maria Fernandez del Valle.
Master Thesis Chairperson
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Matt Short. (Dissertation date 06/25/2015) Circulatory irisin levels in response to acute and chronic resistance training in healthy adults.
Master thesis, Department of HESS. Committee: Dr. Jacalyn McComb, Dr. Latha Ramalingam. Former Committee member: Dr. Naima
Moustaid-Moussa.
Master Thesis Committee
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Kembra Albracht. (Dissertation date 06/26/2014) Effects of emotional exposure on state anxiety and physiological measures of stress
reactivity after an acute YogaFit session. Master thesis, Department of HESS. Chair: Dr. Jacalyn McComb. Committee: Dr. Joaquin
Gonzales, Dr. Maria Fernandez del Valle, Dr. Melanie Hart.
Undergraduate Research
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Amara Hull. (Summer 2015) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate Research
Award. Project titled: Effects of resistance training in ectopic fat depots and biomarker profile: A pilot study. $900 funded.
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James Cory Harty. (Spring 2015) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate
Research Award. Project titled: Effects of muscle and fat mass on the circulatory levels irisin after an acute session of exercise in healthy
males. $921 funded.
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Bryce Miller. (Spring 2015) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate Research
Award. Project titled: Gender differences in the circulatory levels of irisin in response to a bout of high intensity resistance training. $925
funded.
Undergraduate Research Students:
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Prospective students Fall 2015: Emily Andrews, pre-PT, Isabella Luna pre-MD, David Jeffery pre-PT, and Amy Hurtado pre-PT.
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Summer 2015: Amara Hull (Award), Ally Shepherd, and Ryan Ferreyra.
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Spring 2015: Cory James Harty (Award), Bryce Milner (Award), and Amara Hull.
European University of Madrid
PhD Thesis Chairperson
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Díez Vega, Ignacio. (Dissertation date 12/13/2013). ACTN3 genotypes and muscular mechanical properties in high performance volleyball
players. Unpublished PhD dissertation, Department of Sports Fundamentals. “Cum Laude” (No published).
Master Thesis Chairperson
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Díez Vega, Ignacio. (2011). Association between ACTN3 genotypes and muscular phenotypes in male and female Spanish high
performance volleyball players. Published Master’s thesis, Department of Sports Fundamentals.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20561285.
Non-Thesis Committee
• Master of Eating Disorders and Obesity. Department of Biomedical Science.
2009-2010
RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Work In Progress
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Body composition profile, gastrointestinal motility, and circulatory markers in obese individuals with food addiction (Seed grant proposal in
and IRB in progress).
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Effects of exercise in ectopic fat depots and cardiovascular risk factors in obese females: a pilot study. IRB 504792 approved July 19 2015.
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Effects of exercise in irisin time course during acute and chronic exercise interventions in healthy humans (Spring 2015-Summer 2015: Texas
Tech University): IRB 504792 - finished recruiting.
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Physical Activity response and genetic polymorphism in in anorexia nervosa.( Spring 2015-European University, Madrid): Currently collecting
and analyzing DNA samples.
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Research Clusters participation:
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2013-present. Member of the TTU ORC – Obesity Research Cluster. Area: Exercise and Obesity. Invited by Dr. Naima Moustaid-Moussa.
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2014-present. Member of the TTU ARRC – Addiction Recovery Research Cluster. Area: Exercise and Eating Disorders. Invited by Dr. Kitty S.
Harris.
New Research Publication/Submissions/Presentations
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E. Effects of exercise intensity and duration on circulatory levels of irisin in humans: A Systematic
Review and Meta-Analysis. (in progress).
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Short, M., Chung, E., Kloiber, S., McComb, J. Exercise training effects in circulatory levels of
irisin. (in progress).
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E., Santiago C, Gomez-Gallego F, Villaseñor A, Perez Ruiz M. Genetic factors and Physical Fitness in
Anorexia Nervosa. (in progress)
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Larumbe-Zabala E, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Perez Ruiz M. Calculation of standard deviation scores to detect changes in triceps skinfold,
mid-arm circumference, and upper arm muscle area in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: A tool to evaluate nutritional progress. (in
progress)
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Perez Ruiz M, Morande G. Physical Fitness Levels and Spontaneous Physical Activity in patients
with Anorexia Nervosa Restricting type after hospitalization. (in progress)
Referred Articles
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Mornade Lavin G, Perez Ruiz M. Body composition profile and muscle function in adolescents
with restrictive anorexia nervosa: Does resistance training help? Disability and Rehabilitation. (accepted April 2015)
Impact Factor: 1.83
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Graell Berna M, Perez Ruiz M. Anthropometric changes in adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa
after resistance training. Eating and Weight Disorders. 2015 Feb. 8 [Epub ahead of print].
Impact Factor: 0.68
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Rodriguez-Ruiz D, Diez I, Rodriguez-Matoso D, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Sagastume R, Molina JJ. Analysis of the response speed of
musculature of the knee in professional male and female volleyball players. BioMed Research International. 06/2014; 2014. (ID 239708):8.
DOI: 10.1155/2014/239708.
Impact Factor: 2.88
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Villaseñor A, Cardona C, Diez I, Lopez LM, Perez M, Resistance Training Enhances Muscular
Performance in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2014 May 9. doi:
10.1002/eat.22251
Impact Factor: 2.87
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Ruiz JR*, Fernandez del Valle M*, Verde A, Díez-Vega I, Santiago C, Yvert T, Rodriguez-Romo G, Gómez-Gallego F, Molina Martín JJ, Lucía A.
ACTN3 R577X polymorphism does not influence explosive leg muscule power in elite volleyball players. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine
Science in Sports. 2011 Jun 18.
Impact factor: 2.8
Cited: 21 times
*equal contribution
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Fernandez del Valle M, Perez M, Santana E, Fiuza C, Bustamante-Ara N, Gallardo C, Villaseñor A, Graell M, Morande G, Rodriguez Romo G,
Lopez LM, Ruiz J, Lucía A. Does resistance training improve the functional capacity and well-being of very young anorexic patients? A
randomized controlled trial. Journal of Adolescent Health, vol 46 (4) April 2010.
Impact factor: 3.334
Cited: 17 times
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Perez M, Ruiz JR, Fernandez del Valle M, Nogales-Gadea G, Andreu AL, Arenas J, Lucía A. The second wind phenomenon in very joung
McArdle´s patients. Neuromuscular Disorders, 19. June 2009.
Impact factor: 2.797
Cited: 77 times
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Gómez-Gallego F, Santiago C, González-Freire M, Muniesa CA, Fernandez del Valle M, Pérez M, Foster C, Lucia A. Endurance performance:
genes or gene combinations? Int Journal Sports Med 30(1): 66-72. 2008.
Impact factor: 2.4
Cited: 43 times
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San Juan AF, Chamorro-Viña C, Moral S, Fernandez del Valle M, Madero L, Ramírez M, Pérez M, Lucia A. Benefits of intrahospital exercise
training after pediatric bone marrow transplantation. Int J Sports Med. 2008 May; 29(5):439-46.
Impact factor: 2.4
Cited: 54 times
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San Juan AF, Chamorro-Viña C, Maté-Muñoz JL, Fernandez del Valle M, Cardona C, Hernández M, Madero L, Pérez M, Ramírez M, Lucia A.
Functional capacity of children with leukemia. Int J Sports Med. 2008 Feb; 29(2):163-7.
Impact factor: 2.4
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Cited: 55 times
Rubio JC, Pérez M, Maté-Muñoz JL, García-Consuegra I, Chamorro-Viña C, Fernandez del Valle M, Andreu AL, Martín MA, Arenas J, Lucia A.
AMPD1 genotypes and exercise capacity in McArdle patients. Int J Sports Med. 2008 Apr; 29(4):331-5.
Impact factor: 2.4
Cited: 9 times
Gomez-Gallego F, Santiago C, Morán M, Perez M, Maté-Muñoz JL, Fernandez del Valle M, Rubio JC, García-Consuegra I, Foster C, Andreu
AL, Martín MA, Arenas J, Lucía A. The 577X allele of the ACTN3 gene is associated with improved exercise capacity in women with
McArdle´s disease. Neuromuscular Disorders, 17. Aug. 2007.
Impact factor: 2.797
Cited: 22 times
San Juan AF, Fleck SJ, Chamorro-Viña C, Maté-Muñoz JL, Moral S, Pérez M, Cardona C, Fernández del Valle M, Hernández M, Ramírez M,
Madero L, Lucia A. Effects of an intrahospital exercise program intervention for children with leukemia. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 Jan;
39(1):13-21.
Impact factor: 4.48
Cited: 91 times
Conference Proceedings
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Diez-Vega, I., Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M.,Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Normalized response speed and jumpingrelated techniques after training in female volleyball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 11/2014; 28(11):84-85.
Impact Factor: 1.80
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Diez-Vega, I. Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Jiménez, S., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Changes in the mechanical
characteristics of the knee musculature in professional female volleyball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
11/2014; 28(11):83-84.
Impact Factor: 1.80
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Diez-Vega, I., Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Gender differences in the knee musculature
function in professional volleyball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 11/2014; 28(11):46-47.
Impact Factor: 1.80
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Villasenor A, Murdock V, Perez M. Assessment of upper arm anthropometric changes on
anorexia nervosa patients after resistance training. 61st ACSM anual meeting. Orlando. May 2014. Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, Volume 46:5 Supplement.
Impact Factor: 4.48
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Diez-Vega I, Rodriguez-Ruiz D, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Rodríguez-Matoso D, Cerdá J, Molina JJ. Influence of fat percentage, front thigh
skinfold and girth on the maximum radial displacement of the dominant rectus femoris. Br J Sports Med 2013;47:e3.
Impact Factor: 3.98
Books and Book Chapters
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Molina JJ, Diez-Vega I, Fernandez del Valle M, Cerda-Bejar J, Rodriguez-Ruiz D. Adaptation of new technologies – Tensiomyography – in
assessment of muscle response in sport, health and research, pages 31-40. In Djordjevic S. (Ed) TMG: Today and Future. Universitaria.
Craiova Romania (2014). ISBN: 978-606-14-0860-3
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Blanco A, Fernandez del Valle M, Montil M, Inigo M. Chapter 9: Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating from a Global Perspective. In
Robert-McComb, R. Norman, & M. Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues throughout the lifespan. New York, NY: Springer
Science+Business Media (2014). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Fernandez del Valle M, Montil M, Arbona L. Chapter 10: Disordered Eating Issues in Active Children & Adolescence. In Robert-McComb, R.
Norman, & M. Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues throughout the lifespan. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media
(2014). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Inigo M, Fernandez del Valle M. Chapter 21: Cardiovascular exercise Guidelines and Recommendations for Active Children and
Adolescence. In Robert-McComb, R. Norman, & M. Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues throughout the lifespan. New York, NY:
Springer Science+Business Media (2014). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Fernandez del Valle M, McCaverns T. Chapter 22: Resistance Training Guidelines for Active Females throughout the Lifespan: Children,
Adolescences, Adult Women, and the Aging Woman. In Robert-McComb, R. Norman, & M. Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues
throughout the lifespan. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media (2014). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Chamorro C, Fernandez del Valle M, Tacon A. Chapter 24: Excessive Exercise and Immunity: The J Shaped Curve. In Robert-McComb, R.
Norman, & M. Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues throughout the lifespan. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media
(2014). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Fernandez del Valle M. Chapter 25: Screening Tools for Excessive Exercise in the active female. In Robert-McComb, R. Norman, & M.
Zumwalt (Eds.). The active female: Health issues throughout the lifespan. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media (2014). ISBN:
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Fernandez del Valle M, Perez M. Chapter 39: Exercise prescription as a part of the protocol treatment In: Eating Disorders and Obesity.
Treatment Handbook. Ed. Panamericana. 2014 (Spain). ISBN: 978-1-4614-8884-2
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Fernandez del Valle M, Morande G, 2010. Chapter 11: Anorexia Nervosa and Exercise In: Physical Activity, Sport, Exercise, and Health in
children and adolescents. Pages 233-256. Ed. EVEREST (Spain). ISBN: 978-84-441-0259-7
Rodríguez-Ruiz, D., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Fernández del Valle, M., Díez, I., Sagastume, R., Molina, J.J. (2012): Uso de la Tensiomiografía
como herramienta de control del proceso de entrenamiento, en Martínez de Aldama, I, Cayero R. & Calleja, J. et al. (Eds.) Investigación e
innovación en el deporte (pp: 753-758). Editado por Paidotribo. Badalona (España).
Fernandez del Valle M, Morande G. Guidelines: Exercise as a complementary treatment to psychological therapy in Anorexia Nervosa
patients. General Direction of Sport Promotion of the Sports Government Council in Madrid (Spain) 2009.
Non-Referred Articles
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Diez Vega, I., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Fernández-del Valle, M., Sagastume, R., Estevez, R., Molina, J.J., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Functional
differences on knee musculature in professional female volleyball players. Kronos. 10(2): 55-62. May 2011
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Fernandez del Valle M, Gallardo C, Santana E, Villaseñor A. Physical Activity Levels in anorexia nervosa patients. II International Conference
in Physical Activity and Sports. European University. Kronos. Madrid. May 2008
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Fernandez del Valle M, Salas C, Molina JJ. Technical and tactical changes in time zero attacks depending of contextual variables: the score
influence. II International Conference in Physical Activity and Sports. European University. Kronos. Madrid. May 2008
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Molina Martín, JJ; Fernández del Valle, M. Technical and tactical gender differences in high performance volleyball setting and attack.
EFDeportes.com, Revista Digital. Buenos Aires, Año 15, Nº 147, August 2010.
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Oral presentations
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Diez-Vega, I., Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M.,Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Normalized response speed and jumpingrelated techniques after training in femalevolleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference. Murcia –Spain. June 2014.
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Diez-Vega, I. Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Jiménez, S., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Changes in the mechanical
characteristics of the knee musculature in professional female volleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference. Murcia –Spain. June
2014.
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Diez-Vega, I., Molina, J.J., Fernandez-del-Valle, M., Rodríguez-Matoso, D., Rodríguez-Ruiz, D. Gender differences in the knee musculature
function in professional volleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference. Murcia –Spain. June 2014.
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Diez-Vega, I; Rodriguez-Ruiz, D; Fernandez del Valle, M; Rodriguez-Matoso, D; Sagastume, R; Cerda, J; Molina, JJ. Functional analysis of the
knee musculature depending on the position in professional volleyball players. International Conference of Physical Activity and Sport.
Vitoria-Gazteiz, Spain. November 2011
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Rodriguez-Ruiz, D; Rodriguez-Matoso, D; Fernandez del Valle, M; Diez-Vega, I; Molina, JJ. Tensiomiography as a control device in the
training process. International Conference of Physical Activity and Sport. Vitoria-Gazteiz, Spain. November 2011
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Cerda, J; Díez-Vega, I; Fernandez-del Valle, M; Sagastume, R; Rodríguez-Matoso, D; Rodríguez-Ruiz, D; Molina, JJ. Association analysis
between the jump ability and the muscular activation in professional volleyball players. International Conference of Volleyball Training.
Valladolid, Spain. October 2011.
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Fernandez del Valle, M; Rodriguez-Ruiz, D; Diez Vega, I; Rodriguez-Matoso, D; Sagastume, R; Molina, JJ. Association analysis between body
composition and somatotype characteristics and ACTN3 gene in elite volleyball players. 12th International Conference of Sports Kinetics.
Krakov, Poland. September 2011
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Rodriguez-Ruiz, D, Fernandez-del Valle, M, Rodriguez-Matoso, D, Diez-Vega, I, Sagastume, R, Molina, JJ. Functional differences in knee
musculature between male and female volleyball middle-blocker players. 12th International Conference of Sports Kinetics. Krakov, Poland.
September 2011
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Diez-Vega, I; Fernandez del Valle, M; Molina, JJ; Rodriguez-Ruiz, D. ACTN3 polymorphisms influence in the knee flexors and extensor speed
response of professional volleyball players. Annals of the VII National Conference of Physical Activity and Physical Education – National
Seminar of Nutrition, Medicine and Sport Performance. Galicia, Spain. Altorendimiento, 2011. ISBN 978-84-614-9945-8
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Diez-Vega I, Rodriguez-Ruiz D, Fernandez del Valle M, Molina J J. Speed response gender differences in the knee extensor and flexor
musculature in professional volleyball players. Annals of the VII National Conference of Physical Activity and Physical Education – National
Seminar of Nutrition, Medicine and Sport Performance. Galicia, Spain. Altorendimiento, 2011. ISBN 978-84-614-9945-8
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Molina JJ, Fernandez del Valle, M, Diez-Vega, I. Environmental variables influencing the game phases in male high performance volleyball
players. XII Sport Psychology National Conference. Madrid, Spain. June 2010. Symposium
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Fernandez del Valle M, Molina Martín JJ, Diez-Vega I. Are there repetitive spatial sequences in the “complex I”? Gender differences.
International Conference of Volleyball Training, Valladolid, Spain. October 2009
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Diez-Vega I, Fernandez del Valle M, Verde Rello, Z. Molina JJ. Preliminary analysis of the genetic profile in volleyball high performance: The
ACTN-3 gene. International Conference of Volleyball Training, Valladolid, Spain. October 2009
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Fernandez del Valle M, Molina JJ, Hennet, E. Technical and tactical attack gender differences in high performance volleyball players. II
International Sports Science UCAM Conference: The sports in the light of the complex systems. Murcia, Spain. May 2009
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Molina JJ, Fernandez del Valle M. Technical and tactical set gender differences in high performance volleyball players. I International
Collective Sports. Collective Sports Resarch and Analysis. La Coruña, Spain. May 2009
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Fernandez del Valle M, Perez M, Santana E, Fiuza C; Bustamante-Ara N, Gallardo C, Villaseñor A, Graell M, Morande G, Ruiz JR, Lucía A.
Effects of a 3-month strength training program in the functional capacity and quality of life in anorexia nervosa patients. XVI Children’s
Rehabilitation Spanish Society Scientist Conference. La Coruña, Spain. October 2008
Molina JJ, Moreno P, Fernandez del Valle M, Diez-Vega I. Factors determining the serve efficacy in male high performance volleyball
players. Communication. International Conference of Volleyball Training. Valladolid, Spain. October 2008
Fernandez del Valle M, Gallardo C, Santana E, Villaseñor A. Physical activity Levels in anorexia nervosa patients. II International Conference
in Physical Activity and Sports. Kronos. Madrid. May 2008
Fernandez del Valle M, Salas C, Molina JJ. Technical and tactical changes in time zero attacks depending of environmental variables: the
influence of the score. II International Conference in Physical Activity and Sports Science. Europena University. Madrid. May 2008
Posters
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Albracht-Schulte K D, McComb J, Gonzales J, Fernandez del Valle M, Hart M. Effects of emotional exposure on state anxiety and
physiological measures of stress reactivity after an acute YogaFit session. Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health. Gender-Specific &
Women's Health Symposium. Oct 2014.
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Larumbe E, Andres-Matas J E, Fernandez-Del-Valle M, Esteve-Lanao J. How goals of marathon runners vary after recent injuries. DOI:
10.13140/2.1.2310.4007 Conference: 29th Annual Conference AASP 2014, At Las Vegas, Nevada. Oct 2014
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Fernandez-del-Valle M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Villasenor A, Murdock V, Perez M. Assessment of upper arm anthropometric changes on
anorexia nervosa patients after resistance training. 61st ACSM anual meeting. Orlando. May 2014 (conference proceeding).
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Diez-Vega, I.1, Molina J J, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Rodríguez-Matoso D, Rodríguez-Ruiz D. Changes in the mechanical characteristics of the
knee musculature in professional female volleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference 2014, at Murcia, Spain. June 2014
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Diez-Vega, I.1, Molina J J, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Rodríguez-Matoso D, Rodríguez-Ruiz D. Gender differences in the knee musculature
function in professional volleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference 2014, at Murcia, Spain. June 2014
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Diez-Vega, I.1, Molina J J, Fernandez-del-Valle M, Rodríguez-Matoso D, Rodríguez-Ruiz D. Normalized response speed and jumping-related
techniques after training in female volleyball players. IV NSCA International Conference 2014, at Murcia, Spain. June 2014
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Fernandez del Valle M; Perez M; Lopez LM, Cardona C, Catalinas V, Villaseñor A. Determine the effect of different strength-training
programs in the muscle strength, functional capacity, and body composition of very young outpatient with anorexia nervosa patients.
International Conference of Eating Disorders. Salzburg, Austria. May 2010
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Garrido M, Rodriguez-Romo G, Fernandez del Valle M, Merino A, Lopez D. The social-demographic determinants of sports practice for the
population of the metropolitan area of Madrid. Poster. 14th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science.Oslo. Junio 2009
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Gallardo C, Fernandez del Valle M, Morande G, Graell M, Villaseñor A, Aznar Lain S. Physical Activity quantification in anorexia nervosa
patients. Poster. Vll Eating Disorders Spanish Association Conference. Palma de Mallorca, Spain. May 2009
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Fernandez del Valle M, Santana E; Fiuza C, Bustamente N; Graell, M; Morande G; Perez M. Effects of a supervised and individualized
training program in anorexia nervosa patients. International Symposium on Physical Exercise and Health in Special Populations. ISBN 97884-92522-03-3.Huesca, Spain. March 2008
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Chamorro C, San Juan AF, Mate-Muñoz JL, Fernandez del Valle M, Cardona C, Moral S, Perez M, Fleck SJ, Lucia A. Exercise capacity after
bone marrow transplantation in pediatric cancer patients. 53 rd Annual Meeting, American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, 2006.
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Chamorro C, Fernandez del Valle M. Exercise prescription in children with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation during the neuropenic
intra hospital phase until discharge: report of a pioneering project in Spain, V Royal Culture Covadonga Conference, Gijon, Spain. Awarded.
2006.
Non-professional meetings
Invited Guest Speaker
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“Getting your First Academic Job!” February 19th
Graduate School and the Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center. Texas Tech University.
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Week of the Science. Lecture: Exercise as a tool for clinical populations. Madrid (Spain).
General Direction of Sport Promotion of the Sports Government Council. Madrid (Spain).
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ENFORMATE. Lecture: Cancer and exercise: our experience.
General Direction of Sport Promotion of the Sports Government Council. Madrid (Spain).
2015
2007-2009
2008
FUNDING APPLICATIONS:
Funding Applications in progress
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Laura W. Bush Institute for Women´s Health grants 2015-2016. Title: The role of exercise mode on regional body composition and
cardiometabolic risk. CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR. Deadline September 4th 2015 (in progress).
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Obesity Research Cluster Pilot & Feasibility Program 2015-2016. Title: The role of exercise on brown adipose tissue activity and fatbrowning markers. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR. $9,550 requested (submitted August 2015)
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Obesity Research Cluster Pilot & Feasibility Program 2015-2016. Title: The role of gastric motility, body fat distribution, and obesity-related
markers in obese patients with food addiction.”. COLLABORATOR. $10,000 requested (submitted August 2015)
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President´s Collaborative Research Initiative TTU-TTUHSC 2015-2016. Title: Effects of exercise on cardiac fat: implications for cardiovascular
risk in obesity. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR. $42,000 requested (submitted August 2015)
Foundation Eugenio Rodriguez Pascual 2015 (Spain).Title: The role of klotho protein as clinical prognosis marker: The effect of exercise in
Anorexia Nervosa patients. 55,590 euros ~ $61,000 requested (submitted)
FIS 2015 (Fondos de Investigación Sanitaria - Spain). Title: Effects of Physical Fitness on the clinical course of Anorexia Nervosa Restricting
type patients: The role of Klotho protein and strength training. 129,000 euros ~ $138,000 requested (submitted)
Funded Research
In-kind contributions
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January 2015. Seminole Memorial Hospital. Items donated: IV Start Kits, 10ml Syringes, Saline Syringe Flush. Contribution: $850.
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November 2014. Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Louisiana State University System. Items donated: The Geiselman Food
Preference Questionnaire (FPQ). Contribution: $382.00
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December 2014. Shallowater EMS, TX. Items donated: Tourniquets, Saline Syringes, 10mL Syringes, Catheter Extensions, 20G
Angiocatheters, and Gloves. Contribution: $200.
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December 2014. Medical Arts Hospital. Lamesa, TX. Items donated: IV Start Kits, 20G Angiocatheters. Contribution: $1500.
Internal
Texas Tech University, USA
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Fernandez del Valle, M. (2015) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate Research
Award. Project titled: Effects of resistance training in ectopic fat depots and biomarker profile: A pilot study. Student: Amara Hull. $900
funded.
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Fernandez del Valle, M. (2015) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate Research
Award. Project titled: Effects of muscle and fat mass on the circulatory levels irisin after an acute session of exercise in healthy males.
Student: Cory Harty. $921 funded.
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Fernandez del Valle, M., McComb, J. (2014). Circulatory irisin levels in response to acute and chronic resistance training in healthy adults.
Texas Tech University Scholarship Catalyst Program, $2,970.18 funded.
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Fernandez del Valle, M. (2014) Texas Tech University Center of Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement Undergraduate Research
Award. Project titled: Gender differences in the circulatory levels of irisin in response to a bout of high intensity resistance training. Student
Bryce Miller, $925 funded.
International Collaborations
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Real Madrid Chair 2015-2016: Effects of exercise on the prognosis of children diagnosed with asthma. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded. COINVESTIGATOR.
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Real Madrid Chair 2013-2014: Differences in the muscular responses assessed using Tensiomyography (TMG) and CPK to plyometric
training depending on the ACTN3 genotype. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR.
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European University 2012-2013: Tensomiographyc (TMG) analysis of the muscular responses to plyometric training in the knee flexors and
extensors depending on the ACTN3 genotype. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded.
European University, Spain
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2011-2012: Morphology, Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, and Health: Mathematic model to estimate the oxygen uptake using
elliptic ergometer. 6,000 euros ~ $7,800 funded.
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2009-2010: Analysis of the behavioral models and space use depending on the context (time, opponent level, and score) in collective
sports: soccer and volleyball. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded.
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2008-2009: Analysis of space uses in offensive completion actions depending on the context (score, time, gender and season) in collective
sports: soccer and volleyball. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded.
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2007-2008: Analysis of the context competition depending on the gender factor in collective sports: soccer and volleyball. 6,000 € ~ $7,800
funded. FELLOSHIP HOLDER
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2005-2006: Exercise prescription after bone marrow transplantation in pediatric cancer patients to improve the physical capacity and
health. 9,600 € ~ $12,500 funded.
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2005-2006: The competition depending on the context as a mean to study the sports, and the implications in the performance of the sports
learning. 10,100 € ~ $13,100 funded. FELLOSHIP HOLDER
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2004-2005: The Fitness Industry in the Community of Madrid: state of the art. 6,870 € ~ $8,900funded. FELLOSHIP HOLDER
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2004-2005: Exercise Prescription to attenuate fatigue and improve well-being in cancer survivors. 1,500 € ~ $3,900 funded.
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External
European University, Spain
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Ministry of Science and Innovation 2010-2011: Analyzing the conditional factors as predictors in the jump performance in female and male
volleyball players using the Tensiomiography (TMG). Profiles associated to the high performance. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded. COINVESTIGATOR
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Higher Sports Council (CSD) 2009-2010: Association study between the ACTN3 gene in high performance volleyball players and
corresponding phenotype. 20,000 € ~ $26,000 funded. CO-INVESTIGATOR
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Real Madrid Chair 2008-2009: The ACTN3 gene. The speed/explosiveness in volleyball. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded. CO-PI
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Higher Sports Council (CSD) 2008-2009: Looking for the velocity gene: Is the ACTN3? 30.000 € ~ $39,000 funded. FELLOSHIP HOLDER
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Real Madrid Chair 2008-2009: The genetic polymorphisms in anorexia nervosa. Physical Activity response and genetic markers. Real
Madrid Chair, Spain. 6,000 € ~ $7,800 funded. CO-INVESTIGATOR
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Public Health Researches Fund of the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) 2007- 2008: Intra-hospital exercise prescription to improve the
physical capacity and quality of life in children with leukemia. Exercise benefits molecular bases. Madrid, Spain. 88.693 € ~ $115,300
funded. CO-INVESTIGATOR
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European University and 12th October Hospital Research Center 2005- 2006: Studying different polymorphisms in McArdle disease: The
influence into exercise intolerance. 16,800 € ~ $21,800 funded. CO-INVESTIGATOR
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European University and the Madrid Sport Professional’s Association 2004-2005: The Sports habits in the Community of Madrid. 3,000 € ~
$3,900 funded. FELLOSHIP HOLDER
Non-Funded Research
External
Texas Tech University
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The Obesity Society "Early Career Investigator"2015. (Letter of intent)
European University, Spain
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I+D+I Research Project Grants 2011-2012. Project titled: Long term effects of exercise training in the molecular body composition, exercise
energy expenditure and functional capacity in Anorexia Nervosa patients. PI: Claudia Cardona Gonzalez, PhD. Amount requested: 45,000€ ~
$58,500. Not funded.
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Higher Sport Council 2010-2012. Project titled: Monitoring the training of High Performance Volleyball players using Tensiomyography
(TMG), Jump tests, and Anthropometry. PI: Juan Jose Molina Martin, PhD. Amount requested: 18,000€ ~ $23,400. Not funded.
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Real Madrid Chair Research Grants 2009-2010. Project titled: Effect of different training methods depending on the ACTN3 genotype in
young national soccer players. PI: Juan Jose Molina Martin, PhD. Amount requested: 6,000 € ~ $7,800. Not funded.
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Real Madrid Chair Research Grants 2009-2010. Project titled: Effects of the genetic and anthropometric factors in the performance of the
mid-blocker volleyball player: Association analysis. PI: Juan Jose Molina Martin, PhD. Amount requested: 6,000 € ~ $7,800. Not funded.
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Caja Madrid Foundation Scholarship 2008-2009. Project titled: Intra-hospital exercise for quality of life and physical fitness improvement
in children with leukemia. PI and Advisor: Margarita Perez Ruiz, MD, PhD. Amount requested (scholarship): 47,000€ ~ $61,100 (2 years).
Not funded
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Real Madrid Chair Research Grants 2008-2009. Project titled: Exercise benefits in children suffering from cancer. PI and Advisor: Luis
Miguel Lopez Mojares, MD, PhD. Amount requested (scholarship included): 6,000 € ~ $7,800; Scholarship: 3,600€ ~ $4,600. Not funded.
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Real Madrid Chair Research Grants 2008-2009. Project titled: Effects of strength training on the functional capacity, body mass index and
quality of life as a complementary treatment for Anorexia Nervosa Restricting type patients: A pilot study. PI and Advisor: Margarita Perez
Ruiz, MD, PhD. Amount requested (scholarship included): 6,000 € ~ $7,800; Scholarship: 3,600€ ~ $4,600. Not funded.
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MAPFRE Foundation Research Grants 2008-2009. Project titled: Effects of strength training on the functional capacity, body mass index
and quality of life as a complementary treatment for Anorexia Nervosa Restricting type patients. PI and Advisor: Gonzalo Morande Lavin,
MD, PhD. 15,000€ ~ $19,500. Not funded
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Alicia Koplowitz Research Program 2008-2009. Research program in Child-Juvenile Psychiatry and Early-onset Brain Diseases. Project
titled: Effects of strength training on the functional capacity, body mass index and quality of life as a complementary treatment for
Anorexia Nervosa Restricting type patients: A pilot study. PI and Advisor: Alejandro Lucia Mulas, MD, PhD. Amount requested: Project
(scholarship included), 100,000€ ~ $130,000; Scholarship 25,000 €/yr or ~ $32,500/yr (2 years). Not funded.
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FPI Scholarships 2007-2008 (Ayudas a la Formación de Personal Investigador) for graduate students. Project titled: Effects of strength
training on the functional capacity, body mass index and quality of life as a complementary treatment for Anorexia Nervosa Restricting type
patients: A pilot study. PI and Advisor: Margarita Perez Ruiz, MD, PhD. Amount requested (scholarship): 86,000 € ~ $111,800; Scholarship
21,500 €/yr (~ $27,950/yr) for 4 years. FINALIST. Not funded.
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FPU Scholarships 2007-2008 (Ayudas a la Formación de Profesorado Universitario) for graduate students. Project titled: Intra-hospital
exercise prescription in children with leukemia: physical fitness and quality of life. PI and Advisor: Alejandro Lucia Mulas, MD, PhD. Amount
requested (scholarship): 18,000 €/yr (~ $23,400/yr) up to 4 years. Not funded.
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Internal
European University, Spain
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2012-2013: Project titled: Effect of the HMB (Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate) and L-arginina on the muscular fatigue. PI: Maria
Fernandez del Valle, PhD. Amount requested: 7,000€. Not funded
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist RCEP (Credentials submitted - Evaluation in process)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
2016 (expected)
BTEC 5338 - Methods in Biotechnology (Fall 2015)
Center of Biotechnology and Genomics -Texas Tech University
2015
MRI Acquisition and Analyses Mini Course
Texas Tech Neuroimaging Institute
2015
Phlebotomy Training Certificate
Southwest Phlebotomy
2015
DXA and Body Composition: Emerging Clinical Applications
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine & ICPME
2015
DXA Encore Operator Training
GE Healthcare
2013
ISAK Level III Anthropometry Technician
International Society for the Advancement of the Kinanthropometry
TEM circumferences <1.0% (Required <1.5%)
TEM skinfolds <2.1% (Required <5%)
2010-2018
ISAK Level II Anthropometry Technician
International Society for the Advancement of the Kinanthropometry
2009-2010
ISAK Level I Anthropometry Technician
International Society for the Advancement of the Kinanthropometry
2007-2008
CURRENT SAFETY-RELATED CERTIFICATIONS
AED and CPR training
American Red Cross
2012-2016
Chemical Hygiene Plan
Texas Tech University
2014
Radiation Safety Certification
Texas Tech University
2013
Laboratory Safety Certification
Texas Tech University
2013
Asbestos Awareness Certification
Texas Tech University
2013
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Certification
Texas Tech University
2013
Biological Safety Certification
Texas Tech University
2013
Hazard Communication Certification
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2013
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Volleyball Coach – Level III
Spanish National Association
2004-present
PILATES Certification
Stott Pilates, AkroStudio
2004-2008
COACHING AND STRENGTH CONDITIONING EXPERIENCE:
San Sebastian de los Reyes Volleyball Club
Coach Director
2010-2011
Voley-playa Madrid Club
Coach Assistant (Superliga Femenina 2 SFV-2)
2009-2010
Fuenlabrada Volleyball Club
Head Coach (Primera Nacional Masulina)
2007-2008
Athletic Association UEM
Head Coach (Segunda Nacional Femenina)
2004-2006
CURRENT PARTICIPATION IN ASSOCIATIONS
Professional
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Laura W. Bush Institute for Woman's Health (LWBIWH) - Full Member
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The Obesity Society
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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The International Association for the Advancement of the Kinanthropometry (ISAK)
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The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
Other
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Toastmaster International member. District 23, Lubbock, Club #884
2015-present
2015-present
2012-present
2011-present
2010-present
2013-2014
SERVICE
Ad-hoc reviewer
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Nutrition Reviews
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European Psychiatry
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European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders
Community Service
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Faculty Advisor of Texas Tech University Students in Support of WFP (World Food Programme)
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Member of the Women’s Wellness Outreach Program for Cancer Survivors, Texas Tech University
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Texas Tech University Women’s Club
2015-present
2015-present
2015-present
2014-present
2014-present
2011-2014
2013-present