Raúl Cobo Velacoracho

Raúl Cobo Velacoracho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Alicante, where he teaches courses in Cell Biology, Histology, Animal Physiology, and Basic Research Models. Holding a PhD in Experimental and Applied Biology, his work focuses on neuropharmacology, receptor biology, and innovative educational technologies.

• Education
  • PhD in Experimental and Applied Biology (2019), University of Alicante
  • Master's in Biomedicine (2014), Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante
  • Bachelor's in Biology (2013), Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante

Research Interests span neuropharmacology of nicotinic receptors, comparative anatomy of avian corneas, and educational technology innovations in histology and immunology teaching. His work combines molecular neuroscience with pedagogical experimentation using tools like Instagram and gamification.

Key Projects include studies on volcanic contaminant neurotoxicity (2025-2026), local anesthetic mechanisms (2017-2018), and collaborative educational initiatives (2016-2019). He has contributed to 7 journal articles, 6 book chapters, and 5 conference presentations over the past five years.