César Nombela is Professor of Microbiology in the University Complutense (Madrid, Spain) since 1982, where he has promoted a research group in Microbiology, Biotechnology and Genomics. He is permanent President of the Carmen and Severo Ochoa Foundation by appointment of Nobel laureate in his last will. Other outstanding experiences include: President of the Scientific Research Council of Spain (CSIC) (1996-2000); Member of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee (1998-2004); President of National Committee on Ethics in Science and Technology (2002-2005) and Member of the Bioethics Committee of Spain (2007-).
