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I have a “licenciatura” in Biology and in Psychology both by the University of the Basque Country, an MSc in Science in Environmental Health (University of Puerto Rico), a master in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Public Health (UPV-EHU). I have developed my entire professional career as a Public Health Technician in the Basque Government Health Department since 1986.

Research: My main task is the investigation of the effect of environmental factors on health, physical and neuropsychological development, mainly in infant-juvenile health. All this is done under the umbrella of BIOGIPUZKOA, as PI in the area of Epidemiology and Public Health. Other related areas of research are: a) the effect of potentially hazardous industrial b) the study of urban environments and their characteristics on health and healthy behaviors, and c) as well as study environmental health knowledge by professional groups. I am a collaborating researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and the PI of group 28 of CIBERESP. I have directed four doctoral theses, 3 master thesis and I am currently directing four thesis. I have more than 190 publications in high impact international journals (>80% in Q1 and more than 65% in decile 1).