José A. Morales García

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José A. Morales-García is a neurobiologist at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he leads research into preclinical models of neurological disorders. His work focuses on understanding diseases like Parkinsonism to develop new treatments that protect and regenerate the brain.

After earning his PhD summa cum laude at the Autonomous University of Madrid, he trained in leading research centers in Germany and Spain. He is also a dedicated educator teaching neuroscience to medical students, master’s programs in pharmacology, molecular biomedicine, and science communication.

Passionate about bringing science to everyone, José is an active public speaker and organizer of outreach events that connect cutting-edge research with society.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Assistant scientist, School of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
  • 2024–present
    Associate professor, Complutense University of Madrid.
  • 2016–2023
    Assistant lecturer, Complutense University of Madrid.
  • 2009–2019
    Assistant scientist, Network Center for Biomedical Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERBED)
  • 2001–2008
    Assistant researcher, The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Education

  • 2020 
    Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation., R3 certificate of excellence in scientific production and technological activity
  • 2017 
    Complutense University of Madrid., Excellence in Education Prize.
  • 2011 
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid., Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
  • 2009 
    Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Marie Curie Fellowship
  • 2006 
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid., Master in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine
  • 2001 
    Universidad Autónoma de Madrid., B.Sc.Biomedicine

Professional Memberships

  • Research scientist and professor (UCM)

Research Areas

  • Neurosciences (1109)
  • Animal Neurobiology (060805)
  • Cellular Nervous System (110902)
  • Central Nervous System (110903)
  • Molecular Targets (111207)

Honours

Special Doctorate Mention; R3 Certificate for Scientific Excellence; Certificate of Teaching Excellence; Award for the best scientific image (Ibidi 2012); Award for dissemination-scientific image modality (Complutense Universisty 2020)

Contact José for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision