Juan Luis Torres Tenor | Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Juan Luis Torres Tenor | Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Attending at La Paz University Hospital, Spain

Dr. Juan Luis Torres Tenor is a Spanish physician and researcher specializing in palliative care and medical oncology. He is currently serving as a Specialist Physician in the Palliative Care Department at La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. His academic profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach combining medicine, psycho-oncology, philosophy, and molecular oncology. A prolific author with numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, Dr. Torres Tenor’s research focuses on improving outcomes in palliative care, integration with oncology, and psycho-social aspects of cancer. He is actively pursuing a Ph.D. and has engaged in international collaboration, including a clinical research rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. Candidate, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), 2024–2025
    Project: Standardizing Acute Palliative Care Units (Delphi Study)
    Supervisors: Dr. David Hui and Dr. Alberto Alonso

  • BA in Philosophy, UNED, 2020–2025

  • BSc in Psychology, UNED, 2016–2021

  • MSc in Medical Oncology, University of Girona, 2016–2019

  • MSc in Psycho-oncology & Palliative Psychology, UEMC, 2017–2018

  • MSc in Palliative Care for Cancer Patients, UAM, 2015–2017

  • MSc in Molecular Oncology, CNIO-CEB, 2015–2017

  • BSc in Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 2006–2013

  • Certifications & Courses:

    • Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer – UNED, 2018

    • Introduction to Molecular Oncology – CNIO-CEB, 2014

Professional Experience 💼

  • Specialist Physician in Palliative Care, La Paz University Hospital (2019–present)

  • Resident in Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital (2014–2019)

  • Clinical Research Rotation, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA (Oct–Dec 2024)

  • Volunteer Rotations:

    • Catalan Institute of Oncology (2019)

    • Hospital Paolo Giaccone, Palermo (2010)

Teaching and Academic Roles

  • Instructor/Coordinator at UAM and CEU Cardenal Herrera University

  • Bachelor’s Thesis Co-supervisor

  • Member of Teaching Committee, La Paz Hospital

  • OSCE Examiner, UAM

Research Interests 🔬

  • Early integration of palliative care in oncology

  • Palliative sedation and symptom management

  • Psycho-social determinants in palliative settings

  • Caregiver burden and opioid misuse

  • Health system interventions and referral models

  • Standardization of palliative care units (Delphi methodology)

Publications and Research Output

  • 18+ peer-reviewed publications, including in Clinical and Translational Oncology, Journal of Neuro-Oncology, Journal of Palliative Medicine, BMC Palliative Care, and Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

  • Book chapters on palliative care protocols

  • Reviewer for Medicina Paliativa and Journal of Palliative Medicine

  • Participation in multiple clinical trials in oncology (GIST, breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers)

  • Presented at national and international oncology and palliative care congresses (ESMO, SEOM, SECPAL)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Research Stay Grant, La Paz University Hospital (2024) – for MD Anderson research rotation

  • III Award Juntos Sumamos Vida (2018) – for development of “APP RESPIRA,” a patient-centered mobile app for lung cancer care

Professional Memberships

  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

  • Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)

  • Spanish Society of Palliative Care (SECPAL)

Languages

  • Spanish: Native

  • English: Fluent (Cambridge B2 – FCE, 2018)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Juan Luis Torres Tenor is an exceptionally well-rounded medical professional with deep interdisciplinary training in oncology, palliative care, philosophy, and psychology. His commitment to enhancing the quality and integration of palliative care is evident through his scholarly output, clinical practice, and academic involvement. His contributions to research, teaching, and international collaboration position him as a strong candidate for recognition and continued impact in global palliative care advancements.

Publications 📚

  1. 🌓 THE NIGHT BELONGS TO GERASIM
    Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2025-06
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.06.004
    👤 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor


  2. ⚖️ THE UNCERTAINTY OF EUTHANASIA
    Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2025-06
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.05.020
    👤 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor


  3. 🧠 Unscheduled hospitalization as a potential trigger for specialist palliative care referral in patients with high grade glioma
    Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2025-06
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-025-04993-3
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  4. 💊 Frequency and predictors of palliative sedation among patients with cancer who died in a specialist inpatient palliative care unit
    BMC Palliative Care, 2025-05-29
    🔗 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-025-01787-2
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  5. 🚫 Frequency and predictors of risk of non-medical opioid use among patients with cancer
    Clinical and Translational Oncology, 2025-04-19
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-025-03929-7
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  6. 🧓‍ Frequency and predictors of caregiver burden among patients with cancer receiving palliative cancer treatment
    Clinical and Translational Oncology, 2025-03-10
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-025-03885-2
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  7. 💉 Supervivencia y calidad de vida de pacientes oncológicos avanzados con obstrucción maligna de la vía biliar tratados con drenaje biliar
    Medicina Paliativa, 2024
    🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2024.1454/2023
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  8. 🔄 Vólvulo de sigma en paciente con esclerosis lateral amiotrófica
    Medicina Paliativa, 2024
    🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2024.1426/2023
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  9. 🧲 Colangioresonancia magnética y adecuación de pruebas diagnósticas al final de la vida
    Medicina Paliativa, 2022
    🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2022.1331/2022
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  10. 🧠 Mujer de 73 años con tumor fibroso solitario y síndrome confusional
    Medicina Paliativa, 2022
    🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2022.1324/2022
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


  11. 😷 Sedación paliativa: ¿ha cambiado algo durante la pandemia?
    Medicina Paliativa, 2020
    🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2020.1183/2020
    👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.


 

 

 

 

Gustavo Hernandez | Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gustavo Hernandez | Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Gustavo Hernandez is an enthusiastic and multidisciplinary professional with a passion for tackling high-level challenges in research, innovation, development, and entrepreneurship. His diverse educational background and technical expertise enable him to excel in coordination, management, and problem-solving roles. 🌟🔬🤖

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Deep Learning applied to Human Behavior Analysis
    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) (2015–2019)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) (2018–2019)
  • M.Sc. in Telecommunication Technologies, Systems, and Networks
    Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) (2007–2009)
  • Especialista Universitario en Redes Corporativas e Integración de Sistemas
    Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) (2006–2007)
  • B.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science
    Universidad Santo Tomas (2000–2005)

Professional Experience 💼

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Assistant Professor (Jan 2023–Present)

  • Teaching and research responsibilities in advanced topics within telecommunications and machine learning.

Telecommunication Engineer (Apr 2013–Oct 2021)

  • Developed deep learning algorithms for human behavior analysis.
  • Coordinated and managed multidisciplinary European-funded projects under H2020.
  • Created wireless sensor networks and related software systems.

Medidee

Project Associate (Oct 2021–Oct 2022)

  • Supported medical technology projects in Munich, Germany.

Visiona Ingeniería de Proyectos

Software Developer (Sep 2015–May 2016)

  • Developed APIs for smart applications and worked on embedded systems.

University of Valencia

Research Associate (Jun 2009–Jun 2012)

  • Conducted research on distributed algorithms for wireless sensor networks.
  • Published papers in top signal processing conferences.

SERMICRO

Computer Technician (Nov 2012–Apr 2013)

  • Hardware/software maintenance and troubleshooting using bug-tracking systems.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Deep learning and machine learning for human behavior analysis.
  • Wireless sensor networks and distributed algorithms.
  • Smart applications and environmental monitoring.
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary research projects.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Selected for the FRACTALS Accelerator program for his initiative GROW-&-LINK, a crowd-commerce platform.
  • Published over 20 research works, including 10+ journal articles and 10+ conference papers.

Conclusion🌟

Gustavo Hernandez combines technical expertise in machine learning, telecommunications, and software development with strong project management and coordination skills. His research and practical experience make him a valuable contributor to multidisciplinary innovation and technology. 🚀🌐

Publications 📚

  • 🧠 Paediatric Cancer Pathways with AI
    Title: General Context and Relevant Public Datasets Available for Improving Pathways in Paediatric Cancer Applying Artificial Intelligence. A Review
    Authors: Hernández-Peñaloza, G., Uribe, S., García, F.M., Graf, N., Álvarez, F.
    Journal: EJC Paediatric Oncology, 2024, 4, 100196
    Citations: 🌟 0


  • 🌟 Childhood Cancer Data Integration
    Title: Common Core Variables for Childhood Cancer Data Integration
    Authors: Di Carlo, D., Ladenstein, R., Graf, N., Kearns, P., Bisogno, G.
    Journal: EJC Paediatric Oncology, 2024, 4, 100186
    Citations: 🌟 0


  • 🤖 Twitter Conspiracies
    Title: Conspiracy or Not? A Deep Learning Approach to Spot It on Twitter
    Authors: Galende, B.A., Hernandez-Penaloza, G., Uribe, S., Garcia, F.A.
    Journal: IEEE Access, 2022, 10, pp. 38370–38378
    Citations: 🌟 10


  • 🚀 Bot Detection Using Transformers
    Title: A Deep Learning Approach for Robust Detection of Bots in Twitter Using Transformers
    Authors: Martin-Gutierrez, D., Hernandez-Penaloza, G., Hernandez, A.B., Lozano-Diez, A., Alvarez, F.
    Journal: IEEE Access, 2021, 9, pp. 54591–54601
    Citations: 🌟 42


  • 💻 FPGA Test-Bench Framework
    Title: A Novel FPGA-Based Test-Bench Framework for SDI Stream Verification
    Authors: Conti, G., Kyrkou, C., Theocharides, T., Hernández-Peñaloza, G., Jiménez, D.
    Journal: Eurasip Journal on Image and Video Processing, 2020, 2020(1), 31
    Citations: 🌟 1


  • 📡 Indoor Tracking with Generative Networks
    Title: Recurrent Model for Wireless Indoor Tracking and Positioning Recovering Using Generative Networks
    Authors: Belmonte-Hernandez, A., Hernandez-Penaloza, G., Martin Gutierrez, D., Alvarez, F.
    Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal, 2020, 20(6), pp. 3356–3365
    Citations: 🌟 28


  • 🎵 Predicting Music Popularity
    Title: A Multimodal End-to-End Deep Learning Architecture for Music Popularity Prediction
    Authors: Martin-Gutierrez, D., Hernandez Penaloza, G., Belmonte-Hernandez, A., Alvarez Garcia, F.
    Journal: IEEE Access, 2020, 8, pp. 39361–39374
    Citations: 🌟 30


  • 🏥 E-Health Platforms
    Title: TeNDER: Towards Efficient Health Systems Through E-Health Platforms Employing Multimodal Monitoring
    Authors: Solachidis, V., Moreno, J.R., Hernandez-Penaloza, G., Alvarez, F., Daras, P.
    Conference: 2021 IEEE/ACM Conference on Connected Health, 2021, pp. 185–192
    Citations: 🌟 3


  • 🌍 AI for Migrant Integration
    Title: A Novel Multi-Modal Framework for Migrants Integration Based on AI Tools and Digital Companion
    Authors: Martin-Gutierrez, D., Hernandez-Penaloza, G., Semertzidis, T., Alvarez, F., Daras, P.
    Conference: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo Workshops, 2020
    Citations: 🌟 0


  • 🛠️ Correction: FPGA Test-Bench Framework
    Title: Correction to: A Novel FPGA-Based Test-Bench Framework for SDI Stream Verification
    Authors: Conti, G., Kyrkou, C., Theocharides, T., Hernández-Peñaloza, G., Jiménez, D.
    Journal: Eurasip Journal on Image and Video Processing, 2020, 2020(1), 45
    Citations: 🌟 0