Rafael Maria Prieto Almirall

Rafael Maria Prieto Almirall is a Full Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) specializing in Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences. He teaches courses such as Endocrinology, Human Physiology, and Health Education across multiple degree programs including Biochemistry, Physical Activity and Sports Science, and the Master's Degree in Food and Human Nutrition.

• Current Affiliation: Department of Fundamental Biology and Health Sciences, UIB
• Research Group: Renal Lithiasis and Pathological Calcification (LiRCaP) - Consolidated R+D+I Group
• Specialties: Human physiology, Human biology, Nutritional diseases, Pathology, Veterinary sciences

His research focuses on physiological mechanisms, nutritional diseases, and pathological calcification processes, as evidenced by his long-standing involvement in the LiRCaP research group. He has consistently taught core subjects in endocrinology, human physiology, and nutrition-related education over the past five academic years.

As a laboratory member of the LiRCaP group, Professor Prieto Almirall contributes to experimental research in renal lithiasis and calcification pathologies. His teaching spans multiple departments and includes both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.