Grado en Medicina (2025 - 2026)

GARCÍA HERNÁNDEZ-ABAD, LUIS

Categoría profesional: Profesor/a Ayudante Doctor/a
Formación académica fundamental: Dr. García possesses a robust academic background, which includes a bachelor’s degree in
Sanitary Biology from the University of La Laguna (2012) and a master’s degree in forensic
Analysis from the University of the Basque Country (2013). He also holds a degree in
Physiotherapy from the European University of the Canary Islands (2021), which he pursued
concurrently with his doctoral studies. He ultimately earned his Ph.D. in the Doctoral Program
in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Development, and Quality of Life at the University of
La Laguna (2022). The purpose of his doctoral thesis was to study, in an animal model of
arterial hypertension (spontaneously hypertensive rats, SHR), the effects of sustained elevated
blood pressure on various ocular structures (ciliary processes, trabecular meshwork, retina,
and optic nerve) and their potential association with structural and functional alterations that
may contribute to the development of different ocular pathologies. His research demonstrated
changes in markers of ciliary vessels, the epithelium of ciliary processes, and trabecular
meshwork tissues, which could be associated with alterations in tissue perfusion, aqueous
humor production, and reabsorption. Additionally, alterations in markers of retinal glial cells
were identified, potentially associated with the development of reactive gliosis and damage to
the inner blood-retinal barrier, leading to disruptions in the homeostasis of the inner retina.
Optic nerve damage was also observed, characterized by disorganization of nerve bundles and
demyelination of the nerve, along with the acceleration of aging-related damage in ocular
tissues. This work earned him the highest distinction, summa cum laude, as well as the
extraordinary doctoral award (2024).
Breve currículo profesional genérico: His professional research experience includes previous roles such as Laboratory Technician at
the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital Complex between 2011 and 2012, where
he developed skills in cell culture and PCR techniques. Subsequently, he worked as a
Laboratory Technician at the General Research Support Service (SEGAI) (2014-2015), where he
specialized in ELISA and Western blot techniques. Since 2016, he has served as a researcher in
Human Anatomy and Embryology in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the
University of La Laguna. In collaboration with Ibrahim González Marrero, Miriam González
Gómez, and Agustín Castañeyda Perdomo, he has conducted studies using ELISA, Western
blot, dot blot, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence techniques to investigate
pathologies such as normotensive hydrocephalus, non-communicating hydrocephalus, arterial
hypertension, glaucoma, and aging, both in human and animal models. The results of these
investigations include a total of 20 publications in internationally recognized journals, with 157
citations in the past five years, as well as participation in 15 conferences (5 international and
10 national). Furthermore, he was a member of the organizing committee for the 63rd Annual
Meeting of the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida in 2019, solidifying his
commitment to research and scientific collaboration.
Breve currículo investigador:
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Fecha de la última modificación: 09-06-2025
Tutorías primer cuatrimestre:
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Todo el cuatrimestre Lunes 10:00 13:00 Sección de Medicina - CS.1A M. 21.
Todo el cuatrimestre Martes 10:00 13:00 Sección de Medicina - CS.1A M. 21.
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Tutorías segundo cuatrimestre:
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Todo el cuatrimestre Lunes 10:00 13:00 Sección de Medicina - CS.1A M. 21.
Todo el cuatrimestre Martes 10:00 13:00 Sección de Medicina - CS.1A M. 21.
Observaciones: Será necesaria cita previa a través del correo electrónico con antelación mínima de 24 h.
Tutorías primer cuatrimestre:
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Todo el cuatrimestre Martes 16:00 19:00 online Google Meet
Todo el cuatrimestre Miércoles 16:00 19:00 online Google Meet
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Tutorías segundo cuatrimestre:
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Todo el cuatrimestre Martes 16:00 19:00 online Google Meet
Todo el cuatrimestre Miércoles 16:00 19:00 online Google Meet
Observaciones:

Será necesaria cita previa a través del correo electrónico con antelación mínima de 24 h.