Fernando Diaz Roldan

Fernando Diaz Roldan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Girona (UDG), Spain. He is also a research nurse at the Biomedical Research Institute of Girona (IdiBGi) and serves as a training and education reference nurse at the Dr. Josep Trueta University Hospital. His professional roles span academia, clinical research, and public health, with a strong focus on pediatric metabolic disorders, stroke, and nursing education.

His academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, and Health (ongoing at UDG), a Master’s in Health Promotion (UDG), and postgraduate qualifications in prehospital emergency care (UB) and critical care nursing (UDG). He holds a Nursing Diploma from the University of Vic (UVIC) and a Higher Vocational Training in Clinical Diagnostics.

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine and Health – University of Girona (2015–present)
• Master in Health Promotion – University of Girona (2012–2014)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Prehospital Emergency Care – University of Barcelona (2009–2010)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing – University of Girona (2009–2010)
• Nursing Diploma – University of Vic (2006–2009)
• Higher Vocational Training in Clinical Diagnostics – IES Narcís Xifra (2004–2006)

His research interests center on metabolism and inflammation, particularly in pediatric populations, with a focus on insulin resistance, obesity, and cardiovascular risk. He also investigates cerebrovascular diseases, including stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA), contributing to multiple clinical trials. His work integrates clinical nursing with translational research.

The most recent publications reflect a consistent trend in pediatric metabolic health, exploring biomarkers such as sCD163, CRTC3, uric acid, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in relation to obesity and cardiovascular risk. These studies, often in collaboration with leading endocrinologists, demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach combining nursing, biochemistry, and clinical pediatrics.

Fernando Diaz Roldan has not been explicitly awarded scientific prizes in the provided text, but his sustained research output and leadership in clinical studies indicate professional recognition.

He actively mentors and supports healthcare professionals through training programs in research methodology and emergency care. He has coordinated research education initiatives at the Dr. Josep Trueta Hospital and continues to teach at the Faculty of Nursing. His work is supported by research grants from organizations such as Information Technology for European Advancement (ITEA2) under the MoSHCA project.

He is a key member of the pediatric endocrinology research group at IdiBGi and has led technical coordination in major stroke trials such as DIAS-3 and URICOICTUS. He is also a member of the Medical and Health Sciences Association of Girona, where he serves as Vice President and Nursing Section Representative, contributing to regional scientific discourse.