José María Faílde Garrido is a leading Spanish scholar and institutional strategist in the fields of social sciences, ageing, and humanisation of healthcare. Based in Galicia, he currently serves as Director of the Interuniversity Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences and Ageing (DCSE) and as President of the Sociedade Galega de Xeriatría e Xerontoloxía, where he plays a central role in shaping regional and transnational approaches to demographic change, gerontology, and rights‑based care. He coordinates LONG‑AGING, an international research initiative focused on longevity, demographic transitions, and the integration of psychosocial determinants into biomedical and clinical frameworks. His work is characterised by a strong commitment to participatory methodologies, ethical and humanised care, and the translation of scientific evidence into accessible, institutionally aligned communication formats. Alongside his academic leadership, José María Faílde Garrido acts as an institutional advisor on humanisation in healthcare, supporting hospitals, public administrations, and research centres in embedding compassionate, evidence‑based practices into organisational culture. His expertise includes the design of rigorous research reports, visual communication strategies, and interdisciplinary frameworks that bridge clinical, social, and community perspectives. Across his career, he has contributed to strengthening a culture of dignity, inclusion, and scientific excellence in ageing