Francisco Caamaño Isorna

Francisco Caamaño Isorna is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), serving as Coordinator of the Master of Public Health program. He leads the Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine. His research focuses on pharmacoepidemiology and youth alcohol consumption, with collaborative work across institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and the Pan American Health Organization.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Doctorate from USC
• Master in Health Technology Assessment
• Master in Design & Statistics for Health Sciences (UAB)

Research Interests

His work bridges clinical psychology and public health, addressing:
- Factors influencing prescription practices
- Neurocognitive impacts of alcohol misuse in adolescents
- Long-term consequences of binge drinking
- Digital nomophobia's relation to substance abuse

Collaborations

Active partnerships with NGOs, pharmaceutical firms, and tech companies have enabled projects on:
- Alcohol prevention strategies
- Pharmacoepidemiological studies
- Global health initiatives in Peru

Labs/Teams

Member of the NECEA research group (Neuroscience Cognitiva e Afectiva), collaborating with the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience team.