Laura García Garcés

Laura García Garcés is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy at CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Valencia, Spain. She holds a PhD in Bioethics (2016) and has extensive academic credentials, including multiple master's degrees and expert certifications in physiotherapy, nursing, and bioethics.

Educational Background

• PhD in Bioethics from Catholic University 'San Vicente Mártir' (2016)
• Graduate in Physiotherapy (2010) and Diploma in Physiotherapy (2004) from University of Valencia
• Diploma in Nursing (2011) from University of Valencia
• Master in Structural Osteopathy (2009) from University of Valencia-Fundación ADEIT
• Master in Bioethics (2014) from Catholic University of Valencia
• Expert in Family Coaching (2019) and Affectivity & Sexuality (2021) from Francisco de Vitoria University

Her research focuses on humanized, evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on mental health, pediatric pain management, and bioethics. She leads the Nursing Care (CdE) research group and collaborates with the Bioethics research group, exploring topics like dehumanization in end-of-life care and ethics education. Her work leverages technologies such as virtual reality for pain reduction in pediatric settings.

She actively participates in institutional governance as Director of the Nursing Department, former Director of the Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, and roles in ethics committees. Her leadership extends to clinical practice coordination and course management in nursing programs.