Profesor, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
Iván Hernández Caravaca is a distinguished academic and researcher born in 1980, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alicante. He holds degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Nursing, with a Ph.D. from the University of Murcia, where he received the extraordinary doctorate award. His professional journey encompasses extensive experience in veterinary science, focusing on swine health and reproductive biology, and a recent pivot to community nursing. Iván has contributed significantly to the field of reproductive biology and public health through his research, teaching, and clinical expertise. 🌍
Education 🎓
Iván Hernández Caravaca has a comprehensive educational background:
- Veterinary Medicine (Licenciatura, 2003) – University of Murcia
- Master’s in Professional and Scientific Pig Farming (2009) – University of Murcia
- Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine (2015) – University of Murcia, with international recognition and an extraordinary award
- Degree in Nursing (2019) – University of Murcia
Experience 💼
Iván’s professional experience spans both academic and industrial sectors. Initially, he worked as a veterinarian specializing in swine reproduction for prominent Spanish companies such as Piensos Garla and Vall Companys Grup. He also held roles at Boehringer Ingelheim, focusing on veterinary advisory for swine health. Since 2021, he has been an Assistant Professor at the University of Alicante, contributing to the Department of Community Nursing, Preventive Medicine, and History of Science. 🏫
Research Interests 🔬
Iván’s research interests include reproductive biology, nursing, and public health. His work emphasizes improving swine reproductive management and developing vaccines against Salmonella typhimurium to reduce foodborne illnesses. Additionally, he is involved in research groups at the University of Alicante focusing on the history of science, health care, and community health. 🧬
Awards 🏆
Iván has received numerous awards throughout his career:
- Extraordinary Doctorate Award – University of Murcia
- Porc d’Or Awards – For the most productive swine farms in Spain (4 consecutive years)
- Best Oral Communication Awards – At national and international conferences in the field of nursing and public health
Profile 🌐
- Iván Hernández Caravaca – Scopus
Publications Top Notes📚
- “Analysis of Minor Proteins Present in Breast Milk by Using WGA Lectin” – Published in Children, 2022. Link
- Cited by: Numerous articles discussing breast milk composition.
- “Parental presence during invasive pediatric procedures: what does it depend on?” – Published in Rev Lat Am Enfermagem, 2023. Link
- Cited by: Studies on pediatric care and parental involvement.
- “Colostrum Features of Active and Recovered COVID-19 Patients Revealed Using Next-Generation Proteomics Technique, SWATH-MS” – Published in Children (Basel), 2023. Link
- Cited by: Research on COVID-19 and maternal health.
- “Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the O’Sullivan test and gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis in pregnant Spanish women” – Published in Aten Primaria, 2024. Link
- Cited by: Articles on pandemic impacts on healthcare practices.
- “Evidence of haptoglobin in the porcine female genital tract during oestrous cycle and its effect on in vitro embryo production” – Published in Scientific Reports, 2021. Link
- Cited by: Studies on reproductive biology in swine.