Our professionals
Dr. Iciar Aviles Olmos
Specialist in Neurology.
Clinical practice and research in movement disorders. Management of advanced Parkinson’s disease and surgical treatment of movement disorders (deep brain stimulation and HIFU).
Professional career
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Murcia in 2002.
Specialist in Neurology at the Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa, Madrid in 2009.
Master in Movement Disorders, University of Murcia, validated by the European Credit Transfer System, in 2013.
Certificate in Research Methodology, Fundación de la Organización Médica Colegial (2008-2009).
Clinical Research Fellow, Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience, University College London. Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. Since 2009-2014. Under the direction of Professor P. Limousin and Professor T. Foltynie.
Doctor of Medicine from University College London, London, UK (2013).
2014-Feb2018: Neurology Service Specialist. Movement Disorders Unit and Functional Neurosurgery Unit (CSUR)-Ramon y Cajal University Hospital (HRyC), Madrid. Spain. Researcher at the Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRyCIS).
RESEARCH AREAS
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Murcia in 2002.
Specialist in Neurology at Severo Ochoa University Hospital, Madrid, in 2009.
Master’s Degree in Movement Disorders, University of Murcia, accredited by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), in 2013.
Certificate in Research Methodology, Carlos III Health Institute, Foundation of the Spanish Medical Association (2008–2009).
Clinical Research Fellow, Unit of Functional Neurosurgery, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience, University College London – Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK (2009–2014). Supervised by Professor P. Limousin and Professor T. Foltynie.
PhD in Medicine from University College London, London, UK (2013).
2014–Feb 2018: Neurology Specialist, Movement Disorders and Functional Neurosurgery Unit (CSUR), Ramón y Cajal University Hospital (HRyC), Madrid, Spain. Researcher at the Ramón y Cajal Institute for Health Research (IRyCIS).
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Neuroprotection in Parkinson’s disease, the effect of surgical treatment (deep brain stimulation, HIFU) on axial and non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive impairment in patients with movement disorders.
Activity
In teaching
- 2018–present: Adjunct Lecturer, University of Navarra.
- 2016–2017: Clinical Coordinator of the Simulation Program for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid.
- 2014–2018: Teaching involvement with Resident Physicians at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid.
- Speaker at more than 20 national meetings and conferences on movement disorders.
- 2010–2014: Lecturer in the Master’s/Diploma in Clinical Neurology, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, UK.
- 2011–present (except the second edition, 2012–2013): Lecturer in the online Master’s in Movement Disorders, chapter on Surgery for Parkinson’s disease. University of Murcia, Spain.
- 2013: Supervisor–mentor of specialist nurses in DBS during the prescribing course for non-medical staff, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London.
- 2011–2012: Lecturer in the Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing for nurses specializing in Movement Disorders, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London.
In research
- Author of 29 peer-reviewed scientific publications in national and international journals.
- Holds two officially recognized research periods (*sexenios*) by CNEAI: 2008–2013 and 2014–2019.
- Total citations: 1,701; average citations per year over the last five years (excluding the current year): 1,246 / 5 = 249.2; total publications in first quartile (Q1): 17; h-index: 18; Top 3: four publications ranked among the top 3 in their field.
- The article *“Exenatide and the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s disease”* is classified as a Highly Cited Paper (among the top 1% most cited articles in its academic field, based on citation thresholds for its field and year of publication).
Awards
- 2020 – *Journal of Parkinson’s Disease Awards – First Parkinson Prizes* for the scientific publication: Aviles-Olmos I, Dickson J, Kefalopoulou Z, Djamshidian A, Kahan J, Ell P, Whitton P, Wyse R, Isaacs T, Lees A, Limousin P, Foltynie T (2004) *Motor and Cognitive Advantages Persist 12 Months After Exenatide Exposure in Parkinson’s Disease.* *J Parkinsons Dis,* 4, 337–344; and Braak H, Del Tredici K (2017) *Neuropathological Staging of Brain Pathology in Sporadic Parkinson’s Disease: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff.* *J Parkinsons Dis,* 7, S71–S85.
- 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 – Honorable Mention as Second Best Teacher in the Clinical Teaching Awards, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, UK.
- 2011/2012 – Honorable Mention in the vote for Best Teacher in the Clinical Teaching Awards, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, UK.
- 2012 – *Exendin-4 as a New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease (PD)* selected as one of the highlight presentations at the LXIV Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Neurology, Barcelona, Spain.
- 2011 – *Movement Disorders Travel Award 2011.*
- 2009 – Resident Grant, UCB Pharma–GETM SEN, Movement Disorders Unit, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid.
Scientific organizations
- Member of the Spanish Society of Neurology
2010-2012 : member of the Committee of Young Neurologists of the SEN - 2015-2016: Member of the SEN Ad-Hoc Committee on Translational Research
- Nov 2016-Present; Secretary of the Coordinating Board of the Study Group of Movement Disorders-SEN
- Scientific Communications Reviewer, Movement Disorders Area, presented at the LXIX SEN Annual Meeting, Valencia 2017