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meet Dr. Fco. Javier Salvador Rodríguez

Head of Endocrinology and Nutrition Department
Endocrinology and Nutrition Specialist
Area of Expertise: study and treatment of obesity and associated diseases

training andProfessional Career

Dr. Francisco Javier Salvador Rodríguez graduated (1977) and was awarded his doctorate (1986) in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra. He specialised in Endocrinology and Nutrition at the University of Zaragoza (1981).

He was also a Clinical research fellow (1982-83) in the Department of Medicine at the Welsh National School of Medicine (Heath Hospital) in Cardiff (Great Britain).

Research Areas
He is the Coordinator of the Physiopathology Groups Network and obesity treatment. Carlos III Institute. Member of Obesity and Nutrition CIBER, led by Dr. G. Frühbeck, from the Clínica Universidad de Navarra.

Areas of interest
Areas of Interest:
  • Study of obesity diagnosis and treatment
  • Study of hormonal changes diagnosis and treatment

El orden es un factor clave para una buena alimentación. El Dr. Javier Salvador explica cómo cuidar la dieta para luchar contra la obesidad. En la mayoría de los casos, la obesidad se produce por un aumento de la ingesta calórica, con frecuencia asociada a una actividad sedentaria. Una dieta correcta debe aportar la cantidad de calorías, proteínas, hidratos de carbono, lípidos, minerales, vitaminas, agua y fibra adecuados en función de la edad, el sexo, la etapa de desarrollo, la situación del organismo, etc.
El Dr. Javier Salvador explica cómo cuidar la dieta para luchar contra la obesidad.

ACTIVITY

As an educator

Associate Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Navarra Faculty of Medicine.

He has led around a dozen research projects Research.

As a researcher

He has written over 150 speeches and collaborated on more than 200 national and international books and magazines. 

He has organized around 20 conferences and participated in over 200 national and international events.

Latest scientific publications

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President of SEEN  
Dr. Javier Salvador Rodríguez is the President of the Spanish Endocrinology and Nutrition Society. SEEN is a scientific society made up of endocrinologists, biochemists, biologists and other scientists who work in Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolism, and provides a platform for sharing their knowledge.

He's member of 7 scientific bodies
  • President of the Spanish Endocrinology and Nutrition Society
  • Spanish Endocrinology and Nutrition Society
  • European Neuroendocrine Association
  • European Society for Clinical Investigation
  • Endocrine Society
  • Spanish Diabetes Society
  • Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity 

Fco. Javier Salvador Rodríguez Specialist Endocrinology and Nutrition department

Dr. Fco. Javier Salvador Rodríguez

Specialist Endocrinology and Nutrition department [SP]
+34 948 255 400

Diets should be balanced and individualised, given that each individual requires their own food plan according to their needs".

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