Emilio Lora-Tamayo, former president of the CSIC, has died at the age of 74. He was in charge of the commission that investigated the ecological catastrophe of the 'Prestige' The scientist was closely linked to his predecessor in office, the microbiologist César Nombela, who also directed theCSIC.

Lora, who was replaced as president of this organization in 2017 by Rosa Menéndez, was honorary life rector of the Camilo José Cela universities.