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    Soraya Casla Barrio
    • Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports - Madrid

    Associate Professor

    Dr. Soraya Casla Barrio

    • Biomedicine and Health
    • Sports

    PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Soraya is a specialist in oncological exercise with over 15 years of national and international experience. She currently directs the Exercise and Cancer centers at Tigers Running Club, combining patient care with the training and sports rehabilitation of athletes. She also leads research projects in collaboration with hospitals and universities, and works with several universities as an associate lecturer and public educator.

    Academic background

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

      • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
      • 2005 - 2010

    • PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

      • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
      • 2010 - 2014

    • Diploma in Health-Oriented Protocol Development and Statistical Analysis

      • Unviersidad Autónoma de Barcelona
      • 2018 - 2020

    Professional experience

    • Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Mama
    • Coordinator of Oncology Exercise Programs
    • 2015 - 2018

    Development of research protocols, review and evaluation of program implementation, coordination of participants and institutions, budget planning, and funding applications.

    • Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer
    • Head of the Oncology Exercise Unit
    • 2018 - 2022

    Responsible for developing protocols and workflows within the unit, designing research processes, training and leading a team of three, coordinating activities with other programs, and creating workshops for patient education and support in oncology.

    • Tigers Running Club
    • Director of Exercise and Cancer Centers. Exercise and Health Lead
    • 2022 - Present

    Leads the development of exercise programs and protocols, research initiatives, and staff training. Manages a team of four across three centers, oversees clinical protocol improvements, drives business development and fundraising, and handles communication and institutional relations.

    Degrees

    Private Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy

    • Online
    • English

    Publications

    • Editorial: Exercise, physical therapy, and wellbeing in breast cancer patients.

      This editorial talks about the importance of complementary intervention to breast cancer patients. Personalized physiotherapy programs, nutritional plans, cognitive interventions, and physical exercise are fundamental not only in nursing care, medical, pharmacological, or radiotherapy treatment. Still, they must go further and integrate each of the aspects that influence the quality of life and well-being of people, patients and their families.

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    • Effects of Acute Vitamin C plus Vitamin E Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Runners: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

      Considering the existing controversy over the possible role of acute antioxidant vitamins in reducing exercise-induced muscle damage, this doubled-blind, randomized and controlled trial aimed to determine whether supplementation with vitamins C and E could mitigate this damage in runners. No significant differences between groups were observed in any of the variables

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    • Case Studies in Physiology: Training adaptation in an elite athlete after breast cancer diagnosis.

      The aim of this study was to evaluate the capacity to return to competition of a 28-yr-old female 400-m hurdle elite athlete after a diagnosis of breast cancer. The study lasted 14 mo after diagnosis. Exercise training improved body composition but failed to restore previous cardiorespiratory, muscle strength and power, and running performance levels

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    Research projects

    • Effect of Physical Exercise on the Quality of Life of Women with Breast Cancer

      A study on the benefits of oncology-focused physical exercise for breast cancer survivors, evaluating its impact on body composition, cardiovascular fitness, strength, and overall health.

    • Feasibility, Safety, Viability, and Effectiveness Analysis of a High-Intensity Exercise Program in Cancer Patients

      Study evaluating a high-intensity exercise program for patients at different stages of cancer and with various cancer types. Includes a practical analysis of implementing a multidisciplinary exercise unit, with group-based work and a volume-oriented approach within socio-health institutions.

    • ENBI Project: Multidisciplinary Intervention to Improve Body Composition in Premenopausal Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Hormonal Treatment

      Development of exercise, nutrition, and psychology protocols for premenopausal women with breast cancer undergoing ovarian suppression hormonal therapy, aimed at improving body composition.

    • Analysis of Lifestyle Habits and Motivations for Physical Exercise in Young Adult Cancer Patients

      A descriptive study collecting information on the lifestyle habits and motivations for engaging in physical exercise among young adult cancer patients.