María Romero Elías
About me
Four awards received to date. Academic excellence from the Official College of Graduates in Sports Science (2017), Extraordinary degree award in the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences granted by the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (2017), Young social science researcher from the Spanish Association of Sports Sciences, and the extraordinary doctoral award received (2023). Graduated in Physical Activity and Sports Science (2012-2016). Master's in Physical Performance and Health (specializing in Health, 2017). International doctorate in the Sports and Health program (2018-2022) with a special qualification of "cum laude" mention. Recipient of the grant for the hiring of pre-doctoral research personnel (FPU17/06354). Thesis title: "Colorectal cancer patients beyond their disease: Hindrances, motivation, and positive effects of exercise during chemotherapy treatment." Two international research stays with Martyn Standage at the University of Bath (UK) and with Jorge Mota at the University of Porto. I have actively participated in more than 20 national and international congresses, have 10 publications indexed in JCR, and have accumulated over 100 hours of university teaching. I emphasize my expertise in qualitative research, digestive cancer, physical training, and ostomies. With 10 years of experience in designing and developing training for individuals with medical conditions. Currently, I work for the Biomedical Research Institute of the Puerta de Hierro University Hospital in Madrid.
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