News & Events
Monday, 29 July 2024
Our MSc Student Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU at the University of Tübingen, Germany, for the CIVIS International Blended Intensive Program (BIP): "Science, Ethics & Governance of Human Genome Editing"
Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU (MSc Class 2022-2024, 2nd year, Dr. Themis Alissafi Lab, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens) have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Science, Ethics & Governance of Human Genome Editing" organized by the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen between 14 June to 22 July 2024.
Katerina was awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund, provided to outstanding graduate students to attend the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
This CIVIS-BIP is organized by Dr. Oliver Feeney (Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen), with a main focus on the Human Genome Editing, covering its scientific foundations, clinical applications, ethical considerations, and societal implications.
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Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU (MSc Class 2022-2024) at the CIVIS Blended Intensive Program in Tübingen, Germany
CIVIS-BIP "Science, Ethics & Governance of Human Genome Editing" Program:
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Research workshops (online): 14 June to 12 July 2024
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The virtual sessions will cover a range of topics, including an introduction to the Programme brief history of genome editing, to the science, ethics, and governance, as well as other important topics. The virtual sessions will also allow the engagement with the wider groups from around the world, including patient groups, and/ or other important voices from the wider community.
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1 hour - initial deliberative polling
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10 hours - online classes / guest lectures
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4 hours - additional learning support
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Physical mobility program (in Tübingen): 18 to 22 July 2024
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Mix of lecture and deliberative workshops, with a range of lecturers over the days. The focus will be first on the science, then on the ethics and the governance of human genome editing. This will result in a strong understanding of the range of interrelated ethical, legal/ regulatory, scientific.
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Social considerations in human genome editing (and related technologies) will be achieved by active class engagement through a mix of lectures, discussions and workshops. Students will also get to experience the city of Tübingen with social and field educational activities.
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One-day symposium that will allow students to present their work in a friendly symposium atmosphere, leading to a generation of ideas for preparing a co-authored paper (or collection of papers in a special issue proposal) - thus the students will have the chance to be published.
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CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
Monday, 15 July 2024
Our MSc Students Vasiliki-Zoi ARVANITI, Christina Anastasia RALLIOU and Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU at the University of Madrid, Spain, for the CIVIS International Blended Intensive Program (BIP): "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine"
Vasiliki-Zoi ARVANITI (MSc Class 2022-2024, 2nd year, Dr. Vasiliki Koliaraki Lab, BSRC "Alexander Fleming"), Christina Anastasia RALLIOU (MSc Class 2022-2024, 2nd year, Dr. Antonis Chatzigeorgiou Lab, Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens) and Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU (MSc Class 2022-2024, 2nd year, Dr. Themis Alissafi Lab, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens) have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine" organized by the Faculty of Medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid between 04 February to 07 July 2024.
Each of them was awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund, provided to outstanding graduate students to attend the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
Our MSc Professor Dr. Maria TSOUMAKIDOU (BSRC "Alexander Fleming) came to Madrid as well to supervise the students for their project presentations, which followed the CIVIS-BIP Lectures & Research Workshops she organized earlier in May 2024 (virtual part).
This CIVIS-BIP is co-organized by our International MSc in Molecular Biomedicine (Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and BSRC "Alexander Fleming") in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Prof. Carmela CALES).
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Vasiliki-Zoi ARVANITI, Christina Anastasia RALLIOU & Aikaterini ZACHAROPOULOU (MSc Class 2022-2024) and Prof. Carmela CALES (right panel, at the center) at the CIVIS Blended Intensive Program in Madrid, Spain
CIVIS-BIP "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine" Program:
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Research workshops (online): 04 February to 21 June 2024
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Yeast as a biotechnological tool with multiple applications: a model for dietary toxicology
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Non-coding RNAs and RNA modifications in cell differentiation and disease
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Behavioral phenotyping of Mouse Models
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Single-Cell Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to study Hematopoietic Stem Cell Aging
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In Vivo and Ex Vivo Cancer Immunity Models
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Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells differentiation for tissue engineering applications
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Models to study Angiogenesis
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Novel approaches to study Human Diseases
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Physical mobility program (in Madrid): 01 to 07 July 2024
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Written and oral individual presentation (for individual evaluation)
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General discussions on each of the models
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Personal feedback from scientists
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Visits to companies and university facilities
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Closing ceremony including keynote speeches from young and veteran researchers and diploma delivery
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City tours and local cultural activities
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CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
Thursday, 04 April 2024
Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY 2024: "Transferring Knowledge"
(14 May 2024, 15:00-17:00, Athens time GMT+3)
On Tuesday May 14th, 2024, our MSc Students (Class 2023-2025) have organized an online
Open Day Webinar to inform prospective Students who wish to apply for the coming academic year 2024-2025, about the MSc program and the 2025 Application's Call.
(OPEN DAY 2024 Coordinator: Anna Chita)
PROGRAM
Introduction:
Welcome address, Professor George Kollias, PhD
MSc Curriculum and 2024 Applications, Jean Y. Gouzi, PhD
Students Presentations:
MSc Curriculum: Students of the Class 2023-2025 (MSc 1st year)
MSc Perspectives: MSc Alumni:
- International MSc Alumna: Marianna Kokoli, MSc (PhD student, Berlin, Germany)
- MSc Alumnus in Greece: Antonios Papaioannou, MSc (PhD student, Athens, Greece)
- MSc Alumna in Industry: Iliana Boura, MSc (Athens, Greece)
Q&A session:
All
Learn about our MSc & Watch Students' Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY 2024 here:
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Our MSc student Angelos Michailidis at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
for his one-year MSc Thesis internship in the leading American biotechnology company
Congratulations to our current MSc Student Angelos MICHAILIDIS (Class 2022-2024, 2nd year), who has recently joined the American biotechnology company Regeneron Phamaceuticals, Inc., located in New York, United States, in order to perform his Master's Thesis Dissertation internship.
Following his laboratory short internships (rotations) in the Athens area, Greece, Angelos is now being trained at the Regeneron's Corporate Headquarters, in Human Systems Department, located in the Tarrytown Campus, NY, under the supervision of Dr. Katia KARALIS, Executive Director Research and Development, Head of Human Systems for Disease Modeling and Drug Development, and one of our long-term collaborator and lecturer in the International MSc Molecular Biomedicine program.
Founded in 1988 by scientists Leonard S. Schleifer and George D. Yancopoulos, the leading biotechnology company is dedicated to inventing life-transforming medicines to help people with serious diseases. Their science-driven approach includes research in eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron's ability to translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in the company's laboratories.
Thursday, 02 November 2023
The International MSc in Molecular Biomedicine at the visit of a delegation of 58 representatives (Rectors, Vice-Rectors, Deans, and Chairs) from 33 top Chinese Universities
At the School of Philosophy of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
On Thursday, 2 November 2023, a large delegation of 58 representatives from 33 top Chinese Universities (Rectors, Vice-Rectors, Deans, Chairs, and Vice-Chairs) and the Chinese Ministry of Education visited the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) within the context of the 2nd Sino-Hellenic Higher Education Forum. Leading the delegation was the Deputy Secretary General of the China Education Association for International Exchange, Ms Fu Bo. The Chinese delegation went to the Museum of Archaeology and the History of Art at the NKUA’s School of Philosophy to take part in a special session arranged by NKUA.
Throughout the session the Chinese delegation of Rectors, Vice-Rectors, Deans, Chairs, and Vice-Chairs got an overview of the NKUA's International Programmes (including the International MSc Program in Molecular Biomedicine) by the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, International Relations, and Extroversion, Professor Sophia Papaioannou, and the Directors and Managers of the International Programmes. Throughout the meeting, the members of the Chinese delegation expressed the keen interest of top Chinese Universities in establishing relationships at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Tuesday, 16 October 2023
International PhD Program in Immunology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry 2023-2024
Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina (IRB), Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Switzerland
The PhD program is carried out in collaboration with USI and other Universities, where the students are formally enrolled. The experimental work is carried out at the IRB, under the direct supervision of a Group Leader. The program includes seminars, lessons, summer courses and an annual retreat provided by the IRB.
An International Lecture Course is organised every year as part of the IRB International PhD Program in Immunology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Lectures are given by visiting experts of international reputation. Currently the IRB counts over 35 PhD students, and since the beginning of the program over 120 PhD theses were successfully defended. At present, the PhD program coordinator is Silvia Monticelli.
Applications to the IRB PhD Program have no official deadline: please directly contact the Group Leader of the laboratory you would be interested in joining for doctoral work, explaining your motivation to pursue training with a PhD and the reasons for interest in the specific area of research. Include your complete CV and names of references.
The PhD program is possible thanks to the generosity of the Gustav & Ruth Jacob Foundation.
Contact:
Via Francesco Chiesa 5
6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 666 7000
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Our International MSc Molecular Biomedicine, Athens at the ICI-CIVIS Summer School: "ORGANOID MODELS IN IMMUNOLOGY-ONCOLOGY" (Aix-Marseille Université - Institut Cancer et Immunologie, France)
Our MSc Students Katerina AVDI (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Antonis Chatzigeorgiou Lab, Medical School - NKUA) and Maria KYRIAKIDI (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Prof. Petros Sfikakis and Dr. Kelly Vestika Lab, pMedGR, Medical School - NKUA) have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Summer School & Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Organoid models in immunology-oncology" organized by the Aix-Marseille Université - Institut Cancer et Immunologie between 3-7 July 2023.
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Maria KYRIAKIDI (left) and Katerina AVDI (right) (MSc Class 2021-2023) at the Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy (CIML), France
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Our MSc Students were accompanied by two of our talented Alumni and currently PhD Students, Erifili LIANOPOULOU (MSc Class 2020-2022, PhD candidate in Prof. George Kollias lab, BSRC "Alexander Fleming") and Christina PARASKEVA (MSc Class 2020-2022, PhD candidate in Dr. Vasiliki Koliaraki lab, BSRC "Alexander Fleming").
All four of them were also awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding postgraduate students (MSc and PhD Students) to attend the international CIVIS program.
Katerina AVDI was awarded there the 1st Prize of the "Organoid Challenge", a team-competition for which Students presented their own scientific project elaborated during the whole week of the Summer School, which was then evaluated by an International Committee of renowned researchers. Erifili LIANOPOULOU was awarded the 2nd Prize among the 40 International Students present there.
Warm Congratulations!!!
Our MSc Professor Dr. Vasiliki KOLIARAKI (BSRC "Alexander Fleming) came to Marseille as well, and was was invited to present a lecture and participate to many actions of the Summer School (Session Chair, Selection Committees for the Poster Awards and the Organoid Challenge Awards, etc.)
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The Greek Delegation. From left to right: Maria KYRIAKIDI, Christina PARASKEVA, MSc, Dr. Vasiliki KOLIARAKI, Katerina AVDI, Dr. Jean Y. GOUZI, Erifili LIANOPOULOU, MSc (MSc Molecular Biomedicine) and Eleni GKOGKOU, MSc (Dpt. Biology - NKUA) and Maria BOUSALI, MSc (Athens Medical School - NKUA). Photo on the Right: Dr. Vasiliki KOLIARAKI in the Vieux-Port of Marseille.
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This CIVIS-BIP is co-organized every 2 years by our International MSc in Molecular Biomedicine (Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and BSRC "Alexander Fleming") in collaboration with the Institut Cancer et Immunologie, Aix-Marseille Université (Prof. Marie-dominique FRANCO and Prof. Fanny MANN).
The second summer school "Organoid models in immunology-oncology" (2023 edition) entirely in English, is designed for international PhD and Master students in the fields of life sciences and medicine who are looking to further their knowledge and skills in the field of neuro-immuno-oncology research. The summer school will present recent advances in tumor organoids, specifically immune and neuronal cell organoids involved in cancer and their use as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
Learn more on the 2nd ICI-CIVIS Summer School here...
CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
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Monday, 17 July 2023
Our MSc Student Eirini GIANNOUSI at the University of Madrid, Spain, for the CIVIS International Blended Intensive Program (BIP): "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine (EMMB)"
Eirini GIANNOUSI (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Panagiota Kafasla Lab, BSRC "Alexander Flerming") has been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine (EMMB)" organized by the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid between 30 January to 7 July 2023.
She was also awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students to attend the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
Our MSc Professor Dr. Maria TSOUMAKIDOU (BSRC "Alexander Fleming) came to Madrid as well to supervise the students for their project presentations, which followed the CIVIS-BIP Lectures & Research Workshops she organized earlier in May 2023 (virtual part).
This CIVIS-BIP is co-organized by our International MSc in Molecular Biomedicine (Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and BSRC "Alexander Fleming") in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Prof. Carmela CALES).
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Eirini GIANNOUSI (MSc Class 2021-2023) at the CIVIS Blended Intensive Program in Madrid, Spain
CIVIS-BIP "Experimental Models in Molecular Biomedicine (EMMB)" Program:
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Research workshops (online): January to June 2023
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Yeast as a biotechnological tool with multiple applications: a model for dietary toxicology
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Non-coding RNAs and RNA modifications in cell differentiation and disease
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Behavioral phenotyping of Mouse Models
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Single-Cell Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to study Hematopoietic Stem Cell Aging
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In Vivo and Ex Vivo Cancer Immunity Models
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Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells differentiation for tissue engineering applications
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Models to study Angiogenesis
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Novel approaches to study Human Diseases
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Madrid program (mobility): 3 to 7 July 2023
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Written and oral individual presentation (for individual evaluation)
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General discussions on each of the models
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Personal feedback from scientists
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Visits to companies and university facilities
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Closing ceremony including keynote speeches from young and veteran researchers and diplomas delivery
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City tours and local cultural activities will make the mobility experience the most enriching for all international participants
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CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
Monday, 10 July 2023
Our MSc Students Maria MINADAKI & Valentini TZIMOGIANNI at the University of Bucharest, Romania, for the CIVIS International Blended Intensive Program (BIP): "Drug design and discovery"
Maria MINADAKI (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Prof. Despina Sanoudou Lab, BRFAA & Medical School - NKUA) & Valentini TZIMOGIANNI (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Prof. Aristides Eliopoulos Lab, Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens) have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Drug design and discovery" organized by the University of Bucharest between May & June 2023.
Both of them were awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students to attend the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
Through lectures and laboratory exercises, students have learned and collaborated together forming groups to develop their knowledge and skills for the medical and pharmaceutical industry. This Blended Intensive Programme encouraged learning and research activities in a multi-cultural environment. Learning outcomes: 1) Understand and explain the structure of the drug discovery and development process. 2) Understand the current challenges and the main approaches used in modern day drugs design and discovery process. 3) Understand how drugs are tested to see if they work (efficacy) and if they are safe (toxicology and safety pharmacology) and acquire practical skills concerning the in silico and wet lab methods used for drug design and development. 4) Develop skills relevant for the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Virtual part: 3 May to 16 June 2023 (online)
Physical mobility: 3 to 7 July 2023 (in Bucharest, Romania)
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Maria MINADAKI & Valentini TZIMOGIANNI (MSc Class 2021-2023) at the CIVIS Blended Intensive Program in Bucharest, Romania
CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
Thursday, 29 June 2023
Our MSc Student Antonis ROUSSOS at the 24th International C. elegans Conference, Glasgow, Scotland (June 24-28, 2023) #Worm23
Antonis ROUSSOS (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Konstantinos Palikaras lab - Department of Physiology, Athens Medical School - National & Kapodistrian University of Athens) has participated in the 24th International C. elegans Conference (#Worm23) held in Glasgow, Scotland last June 24-28, 2023. He presented there a poster on “Calcium Homeostasis in the Regulation of Neuronal Mitophagy”.
During the Conference, Antonis also had the occasion of exchanging with Prof. Craig C. Mello (University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA) the 2006 Nobel Prize Winner in Physiology or Medicine for his pioneering research on RNA interference (see photos below).
Congratulations!
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Antonis ROUSSOS, with his MSc Thesis mentor Dr. Konstantinos PALIKARAS (Medical School, NKUA) in front of his poster.
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Antonis ROUSSOS exchanging badges with 2006 Nobel Prize Winner Prof. Craig C. MELLO.
Monday, 26 June 2023
Farewell to a great University Teacher, Professor Emeritus Giorgos VAÏOPOULOS
This is with an immense sadness that we have to announce the passing away of our beloved friend Giorgos VAÏOPOULOS, Prof. Emeritus of Pathology of the Athens Medical School (Department of Physiology - “Physiologeion”, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens).
Beyond his wonderful collaboration with our International MSc Molecular Biomedicine during these last years, he was an everyday, true & rare source of inspiration for all of his colleagues and -above all- for many generations of students.
He will be so much missed...
Read here the Obituary by the Dean of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens... (in Greek)
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Giorgos VAÏOPOULOS, Prof. Emeritus of Pathology of the Athens Medical School, NKUA.
Right Panels: Prof. Vaïopoulos teaching Students of the International MSc Molecular Biomedicine at BSRC "Alexander Fleming" (July 2022)
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Our MSc Student Panagiota PANTIORA awarded the Best Poster Prize at the Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress - 6th World Conference, Paris, France (1-2 June, 2023)
Panagiota PANTIORA (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Prof. Nikolaos Labrou lab - Laboratory of Enzyme Technology of the Agricultural University of Athens) has participated in the Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 Congress held in Paris, France last June 1-2, 2023. She was awarded there the Prize of the Best Poster Presentation for her poster on “New Ways to Fight Bacterial Pathogens: Metagenomics Analysis for the Discovery of a Thermostable Endolysin With High Bactericidal Activity”.
Congratulations!
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Panagiota PANTIORA (MSc Class 2021-2023) during the Award Ceremony and in front of her award-winning poster in Paris, France
Monday, 19 June 2023
Our MSc Students Dimitra NTOUSKOU, Vasilina FARANTZOU & Petros ANTONOGLOU at the Aix-Marseille Université, France, for the CIVIS International Blended Intensive Program (BIP): "Technical Innovations: Applications to Immuno-Oncology"
Dimitra NTOUSKOU (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Vassilis Aidinis lab - BSRC "Alexander Fleming"), Vasiliki-Maria (Vasilina) FARANTZOU (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Apostolos Klinakis, BRFAA) & Petros ANTONOGLOU (MSc Class 2021-2023, 2nd year, Dr. Vasiliki Koliaraki, BSRC "Alexander Fleming") have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) CIVIS course "Technical Innovations: Applications to Immuno-Oncology" organized by the Aix-Marseille Université in collaboration with the Marseille Cancer Research Centre (CRCM) and Centre d’Immunologie De Marseille-Luminy (CIML) between March & June 2023.
Each of them were awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students to attend the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
The CIVIS course "Technical Innovations: Applications to Immuno-Oncology" was a specialized program designed to explore the latest advancements in technology and their applications in the field of immuno-oncology. The course aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical tools and methodologies used in the development and delivery of innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. By delving into various technical innovations, students gained insights into how these advancements contribute to improved outcomes in immuno-oncology. CIVIS Blended Intensive Programs (BIP) are a combination of a virtual part, consisting of webinars from Keynote speakers in 5 modules: Cytometry (mass, flow and spectral), Organoids, Genomics (CRISPR, RNAseq, scRNAseq and TCRseq), Proteomics and Microscopy-Imaging followed by a short physical mobility in host labs of the afromentioned Institutes.
Virtual part: 1st March to 1st June 2023 (online)
Physical mobility: 22 to 26 May 2023 (at Marseille, France)
CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of 11 leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, University of Glasgow, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. It brings together a community of more than 470,000 students and 58,000 staff members including 35,000 academics and researchers.
Learn more on the CIVIS Courses here...
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Dimitra Ntouskou, Vasilina Farantzou and Petros Antonoglou (MSc Class 2021-2023)
Friday, 12 May 2023
Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY: "Connecting with the Next Generation of Researchers and Bionnovators"
(30 May 2023, 11:00-13:00, Athens time GMT+3)
On Tuesday May 30th, 2023, our MSc Students (Class 2022-2024) have organized an online Open Day Webinar to inform prospective Students who wish to apply for the coming academic year 2023-2024, about the MSc program and the 2023 Application's Call.
(OPEN DAY 2023 Coordinator: Vasiliki-Zoi Arvaniti)
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PROGRAM
Introduction:
Welcome address, Professor George Kollias, PhD
MSc Curriculum and 2023 Applications, Jean Y. Gouzi, PhD
Students & Alumni Presentations:
MSc Curriculum: Students of the Class 2022-2024 (MSc 1st year)
MSc Perspectives: MSc Alumni:
- International MSc Alumni: Dorothea Maneta, MSc (Frankfurt, Germany)
- MSc Alumni in Greece: Lida Iliopoulou, MSc (Athens, Greece)
Q&A session:
All
Learn about our MSc & Watch Students' Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY 2023 here:
Friday, 02 december 2022
Our MSc Student Dorothea MANETA at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg, Germany for the EMBL Course: "Genome engineering: CRISPR/Cas from cells to mice"
Dorothea MANETA (Class 2020-2022, 2nd year, Dr. Maria Tsoumakidou lab - BSRC "Alexander Fleming") was selected as one out of the 16 participants in the EMBL Course: "Genome engineering: CRISPR/Cas from cells to mice" that took place between 9 - 14 Oct 2022 at EMBL Heidelberg. During the course, she followed a series of theoretical lectures as well as practical sessions that enhanced her knowledge and interest in genome engineering with a focus on mouse embryo handling and transgenics.
To participate, Dorothea was also funded through EMBL, as she was the only MSc student having been accepted among all participants. Congratulations!
The course was co-organized by EMBL Heidelberg, EMBL Rome, the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research and ThermoFisher Scientific with the participation of leading experts in the field, from the EMBL sites, European and American research centers.
EMBL Courses and Events are organized throughout the year to promote advanced and innovative knowledge and contacts through face-to-face and virtual events to aspiring researchers.
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Monday, 25 July 2022
Our MSc Student Mary MARTINOU at the Aix-Marseille Université, France for the International Mobility Program ICI-CIVIS
Maria (Mary) MARTINOU (Class 2020-2022, 2nd year, Prof. Maria Gazouli lab - Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens) has been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to follow the mixed international mobility program ICI-CIVIS on the theme “Technical innovations in basic and translational research: Applications to immunology-oncology”. She participated in both ICI-CIVIS programs:
- Virtual mobility (e-learning courses: webinars and videos)
- Physical mobility in Dr. Pierre Milpied and Dr. Sandrine Roulland groups at the INSERM–CNRS, Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy (CIML), Aix-Marseille Université (AMU), Marseille – France (May 2022)
Mary was also awarded a scholarship, funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students, for attending the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
The Institut Cancer et Immunologie (ICI, Aix-Marseille University) was offering Master and PhD students the opportunity to follow a mixed international mobility program on the theme “Technical innovations in basic and translational research: Applications to immunology-oncology” within the universities of the CIVIS alliance. A virtual mobility in the form of e-learning (webinars and videos) and a physical mobility in high-tech scientific platforms, allowed students to discover or deepen their skills in Immuno-Oncology.
Learn more on the CIVIS Mobility Programs here...
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Thursday, 19 May 2022
Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY: "Meet the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers and Innovators"
(27 May 2022, 3:00-5:00pm, Athens time GMT+3)
On Friday May 27th, 2023, our MSc Students (Class 2021-2023) have organized an online Open Day Webinar to inform prospective Students who wish to apply for the coming academic year 2022-2023, about the MSc program and the 2022 Application's Call.
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PROGRAM
Introduction:
Welcome address, Professor George Kollias
MSc Curriculum and 2022 Applications, Dr. Jean Y. Gouzi
Students & Alumni Presentations:
MSc Curriculum: Students of the Class 2021-2023 (MSc 1st year)
MSc International CIVIS actions: Mary Martinou (MSc 2nd year)
MSc Perspectives: MSc Alumni:
- International MSc Alumni: Konstantinos Ntatsoulis, MSc (New York University, USA),
George Tsafaras, MSc (KU Leuven, Belgium)
- Industry MSc Alumna: Katerina Dimitropoulou, MSc (intelligencia.ai, Greece)
Conclusion:
Concluding remarks, Dr. Alexandra Boutla
Q&A session:
All
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Monday, 28 March 2022
Our MSc Student Georgia ANTONOPOULOU at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium for the International Mobility Program ICI-CIVIS
Georgia ANTONOPOULOU (Class 2020-2022, 2nd year, Dr. Vassilis Aidinis lab - BSRC "Alexander Fleming") has been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to follow the mixed international mobility program ICI-CIVIS on the theme “Technical innovations in basic and translational research: Applications to immunology-oncology”. She participated in both ICI-CIVIS programs:
- Virtual mobility (e-learning courses: webinars and videos)
- Physical mobility in Dr. David Vermijlen’s group at the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutics, Institute for Medical Immunology, ULB Center for Research in Immunology, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels – Belgium (March 2022)
Georgia was also awarded a scholarship, funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students, for attending the international CIVIS program. Congratulations!
The Institut Cancer et Immunologie (ICI, Aix-Marseille University) was offering Master and PhD students the opportunity to follow a mixed international mobility program on the theme “Technical innovations in basic and translational research: Applications to immunology-oncology” within the universities of the CIVIS alliance. A virtual mobility in the form of e-learning (webinars and videos) and a physical mobility in high-tech scientific platforms, allowed students to discover or deepen their skills in Immuno-Oncology.
Learn more on the CIVIS Mobility Programs here...
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Tuesday, 08 February 2022
Prize, Scholarship & Internship “Start Your Journey” awarded to our MSc Student 2021-2023 Eleni APLAKIDOU
Congratulations to our talented MSc Student Eleni APLAKIDOU (Class 2021-2023, 1st year) who has been selected among the top Greek Graduate Students to perform a 6-month Internship at DEMO Pharmaceuticals S.A. in Athens, Greece. She will perform her internship in the frame of the short-term laboratory rotations organized by our MSc program during her 2nd academic semester. Eleni was also awarded a Prize & a Scholarship provided to financially support outstanding graduate students.
“Start Your Journey” refers to competitive Scholarships and Internship programs offered for the 4th consecutive year by the Greek company DEMO S.A. Industrial & Commercial Company of Drugs, a leader in the Greek pharmaceutical industry sector. This program is aimed to support young scientists (University Graduates of the biology, chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic/automation engineering specialties) in their first professional steps.
Eleni APLAKIDOU (MSc Class 2021-2023)
Thursday, 13 January 2022
Vienna BioCenter International Summer School: Call Open!
10-week Summer Research Program for Life Science Undergrads: 27 Open Positions
The School invites applications from motivated and knowledgeable young scientists from all over the world for their 10-week research program for undergrads, with generous stipend and accommodation.
Application Deadline: 31 January 2022
The school is a collaboration between five of Europe's leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CEMM), Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Max Perutz Labs (Max Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
International PhD Program in Immunology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry 2021-2022
Istituto di Ricerca in Biomedicina (IRB), Università della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland
The IRB provides high-level scientific education both for undergraduate students in the form of short stages and experimental master thesis, as well as for graduate students. The PhD program is carried out in collaboration with Swiss and foreign universities. The experimental work is carried out at IRB under the direct supervision of a Group Leader. The program includes seminars, lessons, summer courses and an annual retreat. An International Lecture Course is organized every year as part of the IRB International PhD Program in Immunology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Lectures are given by visiting experts with international reputations. Currently the IRB has 30 students. Since the beginning of the program 103 PhD theses have been successfully defended.
Contact:
Via Francesco Chiesa 5
6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 666 7000
www.irb.usi.ch
Sunday, 25 July 2021
Our MSc Students highlighted in the magazine of the Aix-Marseille University, France!
Our MSc Students Maria MARTINOU, Georgia ANTONOPOULOU and Charikleia KONSTANTAKOPOULOU (Class 2020, 1st year), who were selected to attend the 1st ICI-CIVIS International Summer School (5-9 July 2021) at the Aix-Marseille University (AMU), France, are featured in the magazine of the AMU in their latest issue of July 2021 (no 91).
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Photo on the right page: Mary MARTINOU (with blue dress) at the ICI-CIVIS Summer School.
Bottom panel on the right page: Georgia ANTONOPOULOU's interview for the AMU Magazine.
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Translations (from French):
Success for the Summer School of the Institut Cancer et Oncologie (ICI).
From July 5 to 9, the 1st Summer School of the ICI Institute, a CIVIS award-winning project, brought together nearly 50 international master and thesis students in France, and as many participants connected remotely. A panel of 26 internationally renowned speakers presented the latest advances in "Unicellular approaches in the heterogeneity of tumors and immune cells". A very rich program articulated around different modules: the evolution of cancer in space and time, the latest single-cell technologies and techniques for analyzing the immune system, its medical applications for the diagnosis and new treatments of cancer by immunotherapy. Practical workshops, poster sessions, round tables and exchanges completed the program. Rendez-vous in 2022 at the University of Bucharest for edition #2!
Georgia Antonopoulou, Master’s student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
« This summer school was a unique opportunity for young scientists to get their career off to a flying start, with a focus on innovative approaches in immuno-oncology. I particularly appreciated the varied topics addressed by the researchers in their lectures, which covered not only academia but also the industrial context. Finally, the week offered great opportunities for networking and allowed me to imagine undertaking a research post in another European country. »
Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Our MSc Students selected to attend the International ICI-CIVIS Summer School in Immuno-Oncology 2021, Marseille - France (July 5-9, 2021)
Congratulations to our MSc Students Maria MARTINOU, Georgia ANTONOPOULOU and Charikleia KONSTANTAKOPOULOU (Class 2020, 1st year) who have been selected among the top European MSc and PhD Students to attend in-person the prestigious Institut Cancer et Immunologie (ICI) - CIVIS Summer School in Immuno-Oncology, edition 2021, on the theme of “Single Cell Approaches in Tumor and Immune Cell Heterogeneity”, held between July 5 & July 9, 2021 at the Luminy campus in Marseille, France.
Each of them were also awarded an international scholarship funded through the CIVIS fund and provided to outstanding graduate students.
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From left to right: Georgia ANTONOPOULOU, Mary MARTINOU & Chara KONSTANTAKOPOULOU at the ICI-CIVIS Summer School in Marseille, FRANCE (July 2021)
The ICI Summer School, A program of excellence led by internationally renowned speakers, is designed for international PhD and Master's students in life sciences, medicine, and computer science who are seeking to further their knowledge and skills in immuno-oncology research using the latest analytical methods. The Summer School is presenting recent technological breakthroughs that unravel the complexities of biological systems at the single-cell level, opening an avenue for the understanding of tumor and immune cell heterogeneity and next generation discovery of biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
CIVIS is a European Civic University formed by the alliance of nine leading research higher education institutions across Europe: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aix-Marseille Université, Universitatea din București, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and the University of Glasgow. It brings together a community of more than 384,000 students and 55,000 staff members including 30,000 academics and researchers.
Friday, 04 June 2021
Webinar || MSc OPEN DAY: "Meet the Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers and Innovators"
(4 June 2021, 1:30-3:30pm)
On Friday June 4th, 2021, our MSc Students have organized an online Open Day Webinar to inform prospective Students, who wish to apply for the coming academic year 2021-2022, about the MSc program and the 2021 Application's Call.
PROGRAM
Introduction (00:00 – 37:00):
Welcome address, Professor George Kollias
MSc Curriculum and 2021 Applications, Dr. Jean Y. Gouzi
Students Presentations (37:00 – 01:15:12):
MSc 1st Year, Students of the Class 2020-2022
MSc 2nd Year, Students of the Class 2019-2021
MSc Perspectives, International MSc Alumni
Q&A session (01:15:12 – 01:47:32):
All
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Sunday, 29 November 2020
“Fotis Kafatos” Award for Excellence in Biology awarded to our MSc alumnus 2016-2018, Alexandros Galaras
Our alumnus Alexandros Galaras, Msc (Class 2016-2018), currently PhD candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Pantelis Hatzis at BSRC "Alexander Fleming", was awarded the 1st Prize of the “Fotis Kafatos” award for Excellence in Biology in the 12th National Conference of the Panhellenic Union of Bioscientists on November 29, 2020. He won the 1st prize for his contribution to the research work on “The transcription factor BCL-6 controls early development of innate-like T cells” published in Nature Immunology in September 2020.
The announcement of this year's award was made by Nektarios Tavernarakis, Professor at the University of Crete, Vice President of the European Research Council (ERC) and Chairman of the Award Evaluation Committee, in the presence of Mrs. Sara Kafatou.
The “Fotis Kafatos” award for Excellence in Biology is awarded every two years in the memory of Prof. Fotis Kafatos, one of the most influential Greek biologists and a pioneer of molecular biology. Prof. Kafatos was a Professor of Biology at Harvard University (becoming at 29 years of age the youngest full professor ever appointed at Harvard University), at Imperial College London, at the University of Athens and at the University of Crete. He co-founded the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of the Institute of Technology and Research (FORTH) in Heraklion, Crete and served as a director of the European Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Heidelberg, Germany (EMBL) and as the first Chair of the European Research Council (ERC). The award is under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Research and Technology and is supported by the FORTH and the Crete University Press.
MSc Class 2016-2018
Alexandros Galaras, MSc
Thursday, 27 February 2020
pMedGR Convention 2020 | Thursday 27 February 2020 (14:00-18:00)
@ George Kotzias Amphitheatre, Department of Physiology
Medical School, 75 Mikras Asias str.
Friday, 30 August 2019
MSc in Molecular Biomedicine - 3rd Students' Workshop
The students of the international MSc Molecular Biomedicine – Athens, Greece Program, held by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in collaboration with the BSRC Alexander Fleming, are inviting you to the 3rd Students’ Workshop with title: "Envisioning the future of biomedicine, innovation and informatics" on Tuesday, September 24.
The detailed program is going to be announced soon. An online registration form should be signed up. Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis... so register early...
The event is rescheduled for
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
at the Auditorium
‘Ioannis Drakopoulos’
Updated PROGRAM
Monday, 30 July 2018
MSc in Molecular Biomedicine - 2nd Students' Workshop
The MSc in Molecular Biomedicine students are organising the Workshop “Trends in Biomedical Sciences: Advances, challenges, research and career prospects”, which will take place on September 27th 2018, at InnovAthens, Technopolis Athens, Greece.
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Current situation of the country's postgraduate programs
An informative article of the current situation with regard to new and existing postgraduate programs in Greece.
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
PhD Program on Immunology of Tissue Homeostasis in Vienna
TissueHome offers interdisciplinary and interuniversity training for PhD students in state-of-the-art immunology and infection biology techniques, as well as tailored transferable skills training.
Application Deadline: 1st of May, 2018 – Oral Interviews in Vienna June 17-20, 2018
All PhD positions MUST start on October 1, 2018
Further details and guidelines, as well as the selection procedure are available at: www.tissuehome.org
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
EIT Food / RIS Fellowships project (2018)
Gain hands-on experience and strengthen your job-related skills during a 3-month internship in a company from the food sector. The internship is focused on cross-country mobility meaning you will carry out your internship in a host company outside your region of study or origin.
Application Deadline: April 30th - 23:59 pm (CEST)
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
International PhD Program of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg
More information and online application system can be found at www.dkfz.de/phd.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Announcement of FOUR MSc scholarships for the Academic Year 2017-2018
The MSc in Molecular Biomedicine is pleased to announce that it will award FOUR scholarships for the Academic Year 2017-2018. Two First year students (class of 2017-2018) and two Second year students (class of 2016-2017) of outstanding academic performance will each receive a scholarship covering their tuition fees for the Academic Year 2017-2018.
Wednesday, 06 September 2017
MSc Molecular Biomedicine 2017/2018 Open Day
The MSc in Molecular Biomedicine OPEN DAY is a great opportunity to find out more about the program's curriculum, requirements and student life. Join us to meet current students, course lecturers, as well as the Program's Steering Committee.
(George Kotzias amphitheatre, Physiology dpt., Medical School, 75 Mikras Asias str.).
Monday, 19 December 2016
MSc in Molecular Biomedicine - 1st Students' Workshop
The MSc in Molecular Biomedicine students are organising the Workshop “Exploring Molecular Biomedicine: Research and Career Perspectives”, which will take place on December 19th 2016, at the Medical School of Athens (Rigas Nikolaidis amphitheatre, Building 16).
