- FF18, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, PL6 8BH
- +44 1752 587585
- raul.bescos@plymouth.ac.uk

Profiles
Dr Raul Bescos Garcia
Lecturer in Dietetics (Physiology Specialist)
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
I joined the University of Plymouth in November of 2014 after to complete a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia) and a PhD at the University of Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain). I am a core lecturer on Human Physiology within the BSc in Dietetics and the MSc in Human Nutrition among other courses. My current research interest focuses on the interface between the oral microbiome, nitric oxide metabolism and cardiovascular health.
Qualifications
- PhD in Physical Activity and Sport
- MSc in Physical Activity and Exercise
- BSc in Exercise Sicences
- BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Professional membership
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (recognition reference number: PR098846)
Fellow of the Physiological Society (Membership 137026)
Key publications
Teaching interests
I am the module lead of DIET501 (Pathophysiology) within the BSc in Dietetics and HNUT703 (Sports Nutrition) within the MSc in Human Nutrition. i also support lectures on immunology and genetics within these programs.
Research interests
I am a member of the Dietetics, Human Nutrition and Health Research Group, and the Oral Microbiome Research Group
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
Journals