José Ferrer Costa is a medical doctor, XR developer, and researcher at Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA), specializing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of immersive technologies in healthcare. His work focuses on VR-based solutions for pain management, cognitive rehabilitation, and mental health, among other applications.

With a background in family medicine, integrative medicine, and medical research, he began exploring metaverse environments for education and well-being before applying XR technology to real-world clinical settings. As a PhD candidate, his research investigates the barriers and facilitators of XR adoption in healthcare, contributing to evidence-based digital health interventions.

A strong advocate for human-centered XR, Ferrer Costa promotes best practices and scalable innovation to create clinically validated digital health solutions.