JORGE HUGO
VILLAFAÑE

Jorge H. Villafañe, PhD, MSc, PT, earned his PhD from Rey Juan Carlos University in Spain (2012), and was honored with the "Extraordinary Award" in 2014, highlighting his standout contributions to the field of rehabilitation. Holding a Master's degree in Manual Therapy from the European University of Madrid (2009) and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina (2001), his career is a testament to an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and innovation. Specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in managing osteoarthritis disorders, has been at the core of his practice and research. Villafañe has contributed to over 240 scientific publications and has received significant accolades such as the "National Scientific Qualification" (ASN) in Italy in 2017, funding from the Italian Ministry of Health as "Principal Investigator" in 2015, and support from the EU's Horizon 2020 program as a partner in 2017. Moreover, his work was awarded the John H. Moe Basic Research Poster Award in 2018 in Bologna, Italy. Previously, Villafañe served as Scientific Coordinator at the "S. Maria ai Colli" Center - Ausiliatrice Hospital in Turin, Italy, under the Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus Foundation. He is currently a Professor at the European University of Madrid, where his passion for teaching and mentorship continues to positively influence the education of future health and science professionals. His distinguished academic and professional career has been recognized with the title of Knight of the Royal Cavalry Armory of Castile, Spain, celebrating his nobility and contributions to the scientific field.