Team Members
Christina Tsianava
Student LeaderUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Christina Tsianava is a highly skilled individual with a strong passion for research and innovation. She has experience as a training officer and second-in-command in the Greek army, and is currently pursuing a degree in pharmacy at the University of Patras. Christina has also been an active board member in the Hellenic Pharmaceutical Students Association, where she gained experience in graphic design. She has been involved in entrepreneurial projects as a co-founder and also was a member of iGEM Patras 2022 team, serving as a social media and dry lab member. She is currently leading the iGEM Patras 2023 team as the project manager. Her involvement in iGEM Patras has been a rewarding experience, and she is excited to continue working with the team to contribute to their success in any way she can.
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Maria Vasileiou
Wet Lab MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Maria Vasileiou is a 4th year pharmacy student at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her area of interest is cancer research, which includes primary & secondary prevention, chemoprevention and the association of dietary supplements and medicines with cancer incidence and progression. With her main focus being cancer research, she has participated in multiple non-governmental organizations, such as NCODA – National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, CPRGG – Cancer Prevention Research Group in Greece and IGRG – International Geriatric Radiotherapy Group. She serves as Co-Founder and President-Elect of NCODA Greece and Co-Head of Chemoprevention, Nutritional Supplements and Cancer at CPRGG. She has hands-on experience on cancer research, having attended a postgraduate program on immunotherapy in advanced/metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Her research activity includes 5 publications in International Journals with Impact Factor (MDPI, Current Medicinal Chemistry etc.)
LinkedIn ProfileAlexandros Tsafos
Dry Lab MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineer, National Technical University of Athens
Alexandros is a graduand Electrical & Computer Engineer at the National Technical University of Athens. His academic and professional interests include Data Science/Engineering, Machine Learning and Algorithms. Born and raised in Piraeus, he attended the Zanneio Experimental High School, where he received several awards in Robotics and Space competitions, as a member of “Zanneio Stardust”. Currently, he is professionally working as a Software Engineer on an International Telecommunications project.
LinkedIn ProfileAndreas Vatistas
Dry Lab MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineer, National Technical University of Athens
Andreas Vatistas currently studies Electrical & Computer Engineer at the National Technical University of Athens. Mainly interested in Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and generally innovative projects and ideas. He has participated and received several awards in Math, Physics, Computer Programming and Astrophysics related contests both in national and international level.
LinkedIn ProfileVasilis Vrettos
Dry Lab MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineer, National Technical University of Athens
Vasilis is a pre graduate student in the National Technical University of Athens, in the Electrical and Computer Engineering school. His main interests are Computer Architecture, Parallel Programming and Digital Electronics and Design. He was raised in Keratsini, Piraeus and grew up loving engineering and mathematics. He is working as an IT freelancer and loves computers.
Aikaterini I. Nikolaidou
Human Practices MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Biology, University of Patras
Aikaterini I. Nikolaidou is a second-year undergraduate student at the Department of Biology, University of Patras. Her academic interests include Human Genetics, Ecology, and Microbiology. She was born in Athens, Greece, where she graduated from high school. She has participated in various chemistry, physics, and mathematics competitions. She loves sports, music, and dancing. She speaks three foreign languages: English, French, and German. As a student, she is active in volunteering. Through her participation in the competition, she hopes to expand her knowledge in the field of synthetic biology, enhance her interpersonal and communication skills.
Stylianos Seretis
Human Practices MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Stylianos Seretis is an undergraduate student at the Department of Pharmacy in the University of Patras (Greece). He was born in 2002 in Patra (Greece) and he graduated from the 6th General High School of Patras. He speaks English and French. Moreover, he is engaged in writing educational brochures about Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for Middle and High School students, and he has a special interest in astrophysics. As a high-school student, he has participated in Physics and Chemistry competitions.
Athina Latsi
Funding & Entrepreneurship MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Athina Latsi, born in 2003, is an undergraduate student in 4th semester at the Department of Pharmacy in the University of Patras [Greece]. She has graduated from 2nd High School of Ilioupolis, Attikis, in 2021, with grade [twenty (20), excellent] and received the “Charalabos Touramanoglou” award from the Municipality of Ilioupolis as the first graduate among all graduates of the 2nd High School of Ilioupolis.
Ioannis-Marios Lataris
Human Practices MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Chemistry, University of Patras
Giannis is a 2nd year undergraduate student at the department of Chemistry in University of Patras. He graduated with honors from Dimosthenio General Highschool of Peania Athens. As a high school student he was a member of the Rhetoric Team which won 1st place in the 2nd Panhellenic Student Rhetoric Competition in Thessaloniki. Moreover, he traveled in Venice to the 6th European Student Conference, where he presented a topic from the "The scientific revolution in Italy during the Renaissance ''. He speaks fluent Greek(native language) and English and he loves traveling and playing music.
Sotirios-Charalampos Diamantoudis
Human Practices MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Sotirios-Charalampos Diamantoudis is a 2nd year Pharmacy student at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the same city he was born and raised in. He is a member of numerous domestic and international scientific associations and is certified for fluent use of English, essential use of German, writing code in R script and laboratory and entrepreneurial skills.
LinkedIn ProfilePanteleimon (Pantelis) Stavros Papavasileiou
Funding & Entrepreneurship MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Mr. Panteleimon (Pantelis) Papavasileiou is a 3rd-year undergraduate Pharmacy student at the University of Patras. His area of interest is politics and economy. He has participated in MUNs (Model United Nations) and has represented Greece, among others, at Euroscola in December 2019 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
LinkedIn ProfileVasileios Tzitzis
Funding & Entrepreneurship MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Vasileios Tzitzis is an undergraduate student in 4th semester at the department of pharmacy in the University of Patras. He was born in 2002 in Thessaloniki and raised there. He graduated from the Experimental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. At school years, he learned English and German. He loves music and studies music. As a student he was a verified member of Greek physics union and Greek chemistry union and as a university student, he is a member of society of pharmaceutical students of Greece and makes podcasts about health issues in this society. As a person, Vasilis loves traveling and concerns himself with music.
Maria Eleni Armeni
Funding & Entrepreneurship MemberUndergraduate student
Department of Biology, University of Patras
Armeni Μaria Εleni is a 2nd year undergraduate student at the department of biology, University of Patras (Greece). She was born in Corfu where she graduated from high school and she knows three foreign languages, English, French and Italian.
Instructors
Stavroula Siamoglou
InstructorPharmacist MSc, Lab manager & PhD candidate at Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy Laboratory
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Stavroula Siamoglou is a Pharmacist Ph.D. with more than 6 years research experience in the fields of Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacoepigenomics and Individualised Therapy. She is currently a post-doctoral researcher at the Laboratory of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Patras. Stavroula has reviewed high-impact scientific journals and has published twenty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, she has a keen interest in science communication, with BioSTEM being one of her primary interests. The goal of BioSTEM is to introduce students and teachers to the field of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy. Stavroula has also participated in iGEM Competitions as an Instructor (iGEM Patras 2020, iGEM Patras 2021, iGEM Patras 2022). She has received awards such as Fotis Kafatos Labbox second award in 2018 and the Greek Forbes List 30 under 30 in 2020. Moreover, she has been an invited speaker at conferences in Greece and abroad.
Christoforos Kasimatis
InstructorMSc CyberSecurity and Data Science
University of Piraeus
Christoforos Kasimatis holds a master’s degree in CyberSecurity and Data Science and a bachelor’s degree in Informatics from the University of Piraeus. He has experience in Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Databases, Decision Support Systems, and Precision Agriculture. He has 3 years of experience as a research assistant at the Institute of Soil and Water Resources of Hellenic Agricultural Organization-Dimitra. His research activity includes participation in many research projects (more than 2 years), 8 publications in International Journals with Impact Factor and 5 publications in National and International Conference Proceedings. He was also a member of the iGEM Patras 2022 team, where he served as a dry lab member. He works as a research assistant at the Institute of Soil and Water Resources of Hellenic Agricultural Organization-Demeter, as a Scientific Assistant at the Research Project “Weedetective”, (Τ2ΕΔΚ-01678 MIS: 5550908) and as a Data Analyst in the research project LIFE GEOCARBON (LIFE20 PRE/EL/018).
LinkedIn ProfileSevasteia Telli
InstructorMSc Student
Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Sevasteia Telli is a recent graduate of the Biology Department at the University of Patras. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a strong passion for the natural sciences, particularly biology and its role in advancing healthcare and improving human lives. This inspired her to pursue further education and she is currently in her first year of the Master's program in Drugs Discove ry and Development at the Pharmacy Department of the same university. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in various scientific disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, which I have further honed through research projects and internships. In addition to her academic pursuits, she enjoys staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is an avid reader and movie enthusiast, which she finds to be a great way to unwind after a long day of studying. She is excited to have joined this science group as it provides her with the opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded individuals who are passionate about scientific discovery and research. She believes that joining this group will allow her to learn from others and contribute her own unique perspective to the scientific community.
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Dr Angelo Ferraro
InstructorDr. Angelo Ferraro in 2002 was awarded by the University of Calabria (Italy) with a degree in Biological Sciences. In 2010 he finished the PhD in Molecular Medicine at the University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy). His current position, as senior research fellow, is at the Department of Electronic Engineer, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece, His main fields of research are cancer molecular biology, biomaterials and biotechnologies connected with use nanomaterials. Specifically, in the field of cancer molecular biology his studies focus on mutational analysis of oncogenes, deregulation of MAPK pathway and epigenetic factors such as histone modifier enzymes in thyroid, breast and colon cancers. In the last years he is investigating the use of magnetic and non-magnetic nanoparticles as tools against cancer diseases and for biotechnological applications. At NTUA laboratories he is investigating new approaches to enhance the effectiveness of hyperthermia (over-hyperthermia); the possibility to use rare-hearth fluoride-based nanoparticles and photodynamic therapy (PDT) to specifically kill cancer cells; developing biosensors based on affinity ligands and interdigitated capacitors. Concerning the biotechnological use of nanomaterials, his studies are focused on magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic photobioreactors to cultivate and harvest microalgae biomass. Furthermore, he is developing a technology named Selective Magnetic Separation based on the use of affinity ligands and magnetic beads to isolate from complex mixture organic molecules an inorganic and ions. Until now he published 70+ peer-reviewed papers (citations> 4400, h-index=30). He is serving as guest editor for the peer-reviewed journals Nanomaterials and Cancers (MDPI).
Sotiris Marinos
AdvisorUndergraduate student
Department of Biology, University of Crete
Sotiris was initially involved in iGEM competition in 2021 as the Head of Wet Lab for iGEM Crete, developing an edible vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. In 2022 he took part in iGEM Crete as Team Leader and competed in the competition with the project A.T.R.O.P.A., a live cell diagnostic tool for TSWV diagnosis. During his thesis, he was involved with host - microbe interaction and in particular with the recognition of Type III effector RipE1 of R. solanacearum by the plant - model N. benthamiana. Currently he is a member of the Biology of Stress and Aging Laboratory in University of Crete, under the supervision of Prof. Bazopoulou Daphne. Also he was involved in 2021 30-under-30 List of Forbes Greece.
Principal Investigators
Prof. George Patrinos
Primary P.I.
Professor of Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Director of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras
George P. Patrinos is Professor of Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology in the University of Patras (Greece), Department of Pharmacy and holds adjunct Professorships at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology – Clinical Bioinformatics Unit in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) and the United Arab Emirates University, College of Medicine, Department of Genetics and Genomics, Al-Ain (UAE). Also, he served for 12 years as Full Member and Greece’s National representative in the CHMP Pharmacogenomics Working Party of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and serves as Co-Chair of the Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative (G2MC) since 2018.
George is currently Head of Division of Pharmacology and Biosciences and Director of the Laboratory of Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Medicine, the first officially established academic laboratory on pharmacogenomics in Greece.
His group is active in disciplines spanning from wet and dry lab and public health genomics projects, all focusing on pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. In particular, his research interests involve discovery work and clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics, focusing in particular in psychiatry but also cardiology and oncology, genomics of rare disorders and transcriptional regulation of human fetal globin genes. Moreover, George’s group is internationally recognized for its involvement in developing National/Ethnic Genetic databases to document the genetic heterogeneity in different populations worldwide and of genome informatics tools to translate genomic information into a clinically meaningful format. Also, George’s group has a keen interest in public health genomics to critically assess the impact of genomics to society and public health.
George has more than 300 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, some of them in leading scientific journals, such as The Lancet, Nature Genetics, Nature Rev Genet, Nucleic Acids Res, Genes Dev. Also, he has co-authored and co-edited more than 15 textbooks, among which the renowned textbook “Molecular Diagnostics”, published by Academic Press, now in its 3rd edition, while he is the editor of “Translational and Applied Genomics” book series. Furthermore, he serves as Editor-In-Chief of the prestigious Pharmacogenomics
