Daniel García Gutiérrez is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), where he is also a member of the M₃O Research Group. He is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of professional experience across healthcare, higher education and health information technology. He holds postgraduate qualifications in clinical simulation, project management, information technology management and clinical trial monitoring, alongside specialised training in nursing care.
His professional career combines clinical nursing practice with university teaching, research and the management of digital health projects. At UVic-UCC, he teaches eHealth and clinical simulation, supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, and coordinates national and international exchange opportunities for nursing students. He has also contributed to nursing education and clinical simulation initiatives at other universities, including international teaching activities through the Erasmus+ programme.
His research interests include clinical simulation and patient safety, nursing education, digital health innovation, and the application of emerging technologies to improve healthcare and quality of life. His work has explored the transfer of clinical simulation learning into professional practice, the integration of genetic and genomic knowledge into nursing education, and the use of 3D food printing to support people living with dysphagia. He has also contributed to research on public health, adolescent health and the evolving roles of nurses in genetic counselling.
He has published in international peer-reviewed journals, including Nursing Research and Practice, Nursing Reports, Journal of Clinical Nursing and Nutrients, and has presented his work at national and international conferences. His research combines an interdisciplinary perspective with a strong focus on translating technological and educational innovation into practical improvements in healthcare. Through his involvement in M₃O, he contributes expertise in nursing, clinical simulation, digital health and project management, supporting collaborative research and innovation in health and social care.