Xavier Cortés Rizo

Xavier Cortés Rizo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Surgery at CEU Cardenal Herrera University, specializing in Digestive System Pathology. Concurrently, he is a Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Sagunto Hospital's Digestive System Unit. His roles include subject coordinator for Digestive System Pathology since 2016 and active participation in clinical trials and observational studies related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

• Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Principal Investigator in 6 international clinical trials
• Sponsor and PI in observational IBD studies

His research focuses on therapeutic interventions in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, particularly anti-TNF therapies, intestinal microbiome dynamics, and drug safety protocols. Recent publications analyze golimumab effectiveness, ustekinumab use during pregnancy, and anti-TNF discontinuation outcomes.

Scientific achievements include an Extraordinary Doctoral Award and a translational medicine grant for microbiome research in Crohn's disease. His clinical trials emphasize therapy optimization and patient safety in IBD management.

• Extraordinary Doctoral Award, Miguel Hernández University (2016)
• Valencian Society of Digestive Pathology Grant (2015)