Smaragdi Antonopoulou

Professor in Biochemistry

Director of the Laboratory “Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology”

Vice Rector of Financial Affairs and Development

Education

BSc Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 1988

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 1994

Research interests

Biochemical mechanisms of pathophysiological conditions

Lipid metabolism and Platelet- Activating Factor (PAF)

Methods of isolation, purification and identification of lipids from natural sources (biological samples, foods, plants and animals)

Mediterranean Diet, food microconstituents and inflammatory diseases

Contact details

Office: 103
Tel: 210-9549230
e-mail: antonop@hua.gr

Selected publications

1.     Detopoulou P, Nomikos T, Fragopoulou E, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C, Antonopoulou S.Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity, platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) in leukocytes and body composition in healthy adults. Lipids Health Dis. 8,19, 2009

2.     Detopoulou, P., Panagiotakos, D., Antonopoulou, S., Pitsavos, C. and Stefanadis, C.Dietary choline and betaine intake in relation to concentrations of inflammatory markers, among healthy adults; the ATTICA study. Am. J. Clin. Nutrition, 87, 424, 2008.

3.     Fragopoulou, E, Iatrou, C, Antonopoulou, S, Ruan, XZ , Fernando, RL, Powis, SH, Moorhead, JF, and Varghese, Z.Platelet-activating factor (PAF) increase intracellular lipid accumulation by increasing both LDL and scavenger receptors in human mesangial cells J Lab Clin Inv., 147, 281, 2006.

4.     Milias, G.A., Nomikos, T., Fragopoulou, E., Athanasopoulos, S., and Antonopoulou, S. Effects of eccentric exercise-induced muscle injury on blood levels of platelet activating factor (PAF) and other inflammatory markers. Eur J Appl Physiol., 95, 504, 2005.

5.     Demopoulos, C.A., Karantonis, H.C.,  and Antonopoulou, S Platelet Activating Factor. A molecular link between atherosclerosis theories. Eur. J. Lipid Sci., 105, 705, 2003

6.     Antonopoulou, S., Oikonomou, A., Karantonis, H.C., Fragopoulou, E., and Pantazidou, A Isolation and structure elucidation of biologically active phospholipids from Scytonema julianum (cyanobacteria). Biochem. J., 367, 287, 2002.

7.     Antonopoulou, S., Demopoulos, C.A., Argyropoulos, D., Baltas, G., Kotsifaki, H., and Kipioti, A dentification of a new endogenous platelet activating factor-like molecule in gingival crevicular fluid. Biochem. J., 330, 791, 1998

8.     latrou, C., Moustakas, G., Antonopoulou, S., Demopoulos, C.A., and Zirogiannis, P Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) levels and PAF acetylhydrolase (AH) activities in patients with primary glomerulonephritis (PGN). Nephron, 72, 611, 1996

9.     Liapikos, T.A., Antonopoulou, S., karabina, S.-A., Tsoukatos, D.C., Demopoulos, C.A., and Tselepis, A.D Platelet-Activating factor formation during oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein when PAF-acetylhydrolase has been inactivated. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1212, 353, 1994

Vaios Karathanos
Professor in Food Engineering

Studies:
BEngin, Dept of Chemical Engineering, National Technological University of Athens, 1984
MSc in Food Science, Dept. of Food Science, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, 1988
PhD. in Food Science, Dept. of Food Science, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, 1988

Research interests:
Food chemistry, Quality of Food, Food Engineering

Contact:
Office: Lab B 
Tel.: 0030 210-9549224, -306,

e-mail: vkarath@hua.gr
Προσωπική ιστοσελίδα:

Selected publications:
1.  Karathanos, V.T., Villalobos, G. and Saravacos, G.D., 1990. Comparison of two methods for the estimation of the effective moisture diffusivity of starch materials. Journal of Food Science, 55(1):218-223.
2. Vagenas, G.K. and Karathanos, V.T., 1991. Prediction of the moisture diffusivity in granular materials with special applications to foods. Biotechnology Progress.  7(5):419-426.
3. Anglea, S.A., Karathanos, V.T., and Karel, M., 1993. Low-temperature transitions in fresh and osmotically dehydrated plant materials. Biotechnology Progress.  9:204-209.
4. Panayiotou, N., Karathanos, V.T. and Maroulis, Z.B., 1998. Μass transfer modeling in osmotic dehydration of some fruits. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 33, pp. 267-284.
5. Karathanos, V.T., 1999. Determination of water content of dried fruits by drying kinetics. Journal of Food Engineering, 39, pp. 337-344.
6. Rodis, P.S., Karathanos, V.T. and Mantzavinou, A., 2002. Partitioning of olive oil antioxidants between oil and water phases. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry. Vol. 50(3), pp. 596-601.
7. Karathanos, V.T., Mourtzinos, Yannakopoulou K., & Andrikopoulos N.K., 2007. Study of the solubility, antioxidant activity and structure of inclusion complex of vanillin with  β-cyclodextrin. Food Chemistry, 101(2): 652-658.
8. Chiou, A., Karathanos, V.T.,  Mylona, A., Salta, F.N., Preventi, F. & Andrikopoulos, N.K.,  2007. Currants (Vitis vinifera L.) content of simple phenolics and antioxidant activity, Food Chemistry, 102(2): 516-522.
9. Mourtzinos, I., Makris, D.P., Yannakopoulou, K., Kalogeropoulos, N., Michali, I. & Karathanos, V.T., 2008. Thermal stability of anthocyanin extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in the presence of β-cyclodextrin. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56(21): 10303-10310.
10. Kaliora, A.C., Kountouri, A.M., Karathanos, V.T., Koumbi, L., Papadopoulos, N.G., & Andrikopoulos, N.K., 2008. Effect of Greek raisins (Vitis vinifera L.) from different origins on gastric cancer cell growth. Nutrition & Cancer, 60(6): 792-799.

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Fotini N. Skopouli

Professor in Internal Medicine-Immunology

Education

Medical School, University of Thessalonica, Greece

5/1981-11/1986       

Medical resident, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina –Greece

 Doctoral Thesis-First Honours, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Greece

9/1989-7/1990         Visiting scientist Clinical Immunology Branch of Clinical Studies, NIDR, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Research interests

Clinical studies in autoimmune diseases (Sjogren’s syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis)

The role of adipocytokines in the histopathologic lesion of autoimmune diseases

Contact details

Tel: 210 9549135, 2106416101

Fax: 210 6416105

Email: fskopouli@hua.gr

Selected Publications

1.     Papiris SA, Maniati MA, Constantopoulos SH, Roussos Ch, Moutsopoulos  HM, Skopouli FN.: Lung involvement in primary Sjogren's syndrome is mainly related to small airway disease. Ann. Rheum. Dis. 58: 61-4, 1999

2.     Skopouli FN, Dafni U, Ioannidis JPA, Moutsopoulos HM. Clinical evolution and morbidity and mortality of primary Sjogren’s syndrome. Semin. Arthr. Rheumatism. 29: 296-304, 2000

3.     Voulgarelis M, Petroutsos G, Moutsopoulos HM, Skopouli F N. 2-chloro-2'-deoxyadenosine in the treatment of Sjogren's syndrome-associated B cell lymphoproliferation. Arthritis Rheum. 46:2248, 2002

4.     Kontogianni MD, Dafni UG, Routsias JG, Skopouli FN. Blood leptin and adiponectin as possible mediators of the relation between fat mass and BMD in perimenopausal women. J Bone Miner Res 19:546-51, 2004

5.     Katsiougiannis S, Kapsogeorgou EK, Manoussakis MN, Skopouli FN. Salivary gland epithelial cells: a new source of the immunoregulatory hormone adiponectin. Arthritis Rheum; 54:2295-9, 2006

6.     Mavragani CP, Yiannakouris N, Zintzaras E, Melistas L, Ritis K, Skopouli FN. Analysis of SAA1 gene polymorphisms in the Greek population: rheumatoid arthritis and FMF patients relative to normal controls. Homogeneous distribution and low incidence of AA amyloidosis. Amyloid; 14:271-5, 2007

7.     Serelis J, Kontogianni MD, Katsiougiannis S, Bletsa M, Tektonidou MG, Skopouli FN. Effect of anti-TNF treatment on body composition and serum adiponectin levels of women with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol; 27:795-7, 2008

Labros Sidossis

Professor in Nutrition - Dietetics

Education:

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Nutrition / Metabolic Biochemistry, The University of Texas, Galveston, Texas, 1994

Master in Education (MEd) Exercise Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 1992

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) Exercise Physiology, Queens College, C.U.N.Y, Flushing, New York, 1990

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sciences (BS) Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 1987

Areas of research:

Management of adult and pediatric obesity

Biochemical mechanisms regulating lipid metabolism in humans

Tracer techniques in the study of human metabolism

Contact information:

Office 3.3 (New building)

Phone: +30-2109549154

e-mail: lsidossis@hua.gr

Bibliography (out of 78):

1. Romijn JA, Coyle EF, Sidossis LS, Gastaldelli A, Horowitz JF, Endert E, Wolfe RR. Regulation of endogenous fat and carbohydrate metabolism in relation to exercise intensity and duration. Am J Physiol 1993; 265(3 Pt 1): E380-391.
2. Sidossis LS, Coggan AR, Gastaldelli A, Wolfe RR. Pathway of free fatty acid oxidation in human subjects. Implications for tracer studies. J Clin Invest 1995; 95(1): 278-284.
3. Raguso CA, Coggan AR, Gastaldelli A, Sidossis LS, Bastyr EJ, 3rd, Wolfe RR. Lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in IDDM during moderate and intense exercise. Diabetes 1995; 44(9): 1066-1074.
4. Sidossis LS, Wolfe RR. Glucose and insulin-induced inhibition of fatty acid oxidation: the glucose-fatty acid cycle reversed. Am J Physiol 1996; 270(4 Pt 1): E733-738.
5. Sidossis LS, Stuart CA, Shulman GI, Lopaschuk GD, Wolfe RR. Glucose plus insulin regulate fat oxidation by controlling the rate of fatty acid entry into the mitochondria. J Clin Invest 1996; 98(10): 2244-2250.
6. Mittendorfer B, Sidossis LS. Mechanism for the increase in plasma triacylglycerol concentrations after consumption of short-term, high-carbohydrate diets. Am J Clin Nutr 2001; 73(5): 892-899.
7. Nassis GP, Psarra G, Sidossis LS. Central and total adiposity are lower in overweight and obese children with high cardiorespiratory fitness. Eur J Clin Nutr.2005; 59(1): 137-141.
8. Tsekouras YE, Magkos F, Kellas Y, Basioukas K, Kavouras SA, Sidossis LS. Short-term, high-intensity interval aerobic training reduces basal hepatic VLDL-triglyceride secretion rate in healthy men. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2008;
9. P. Mitrou, E. Boutati, V. Lambadiari, E. Maratou, A. Papakonstantinou, V. Komesidou, L. Sidossis, N. Tountas, N. Katsilambros, T. Economopoulos, S. Raptis and G. Dimitriadis. Rates of glucose uptake in adipose tissue and muscle in vivo after a mixed meal in morbid obesity. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009

George Dedoussis

Associate Professor of Human Cellular and Molecular Biology

Education:

BSc Biology, University of Patras, 1988

DEA Biotechnology, Microbiology et Bioconversion, University of Compiegne, France, 1990

PhD  University of Athens Medical School, 1995

Research areas of interest:

Human molecular genetics

Nutrigenetics-nutrigenomics in obesity, ageing and coronary artery disease.

Contact details:

Office: Laboratory A

Tel.: 210-9549304,

e-mail: dedousi@hua.gr

Recent Publications:

1.    Freathy RM, et al., Variants in ADCY5 and near CCNL1 are associated with fetal growth and birth weight. Nat Genet. 2010;42(5):430-5.

2.    Dupuis et al. New genetic loci implicated in fasting glucose homeostasis and their impact on type 2 diabetes risk. Nat Genet. 2009;

3.    Dedoussis GV, Kapiri A, Samara A, et al. Visfatin: the link between inflammation and childhood obesity. Diabetes Care. 2009;32(6):e71.

4.    Kanoni S, Dedoussis GV, Herbein G, et al. Assessment of gene-nutrient interactions on inflammatory status of the elderly with the use of a zinc diet score - ZINCAGE study. J Nutr Biochem. 2009.

5.    Ntalla I, Dedoussis G, Yannakoulia M, et al. ADIPOQ gene polymorphism rs1501299 interacts with fibre intake to affect adiponectin concentration in children: the GENe-Diet Attica Investigation on childhood obesity. Eur J Nutr. 2009.

6.    Smart MC, Dedoussis G, Louizou E, et al. APOE, CETP and LPL genes show strong association with lipid levels in Greek children. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009.

7.    Lasky-Su J, Lyon HN, Emilsson V, et al. On the replication of genetic associations: timing can be everything! Am J Hum Genet. 2008;82(4):849-858.

8.    Mocchegiani E, Giacconi R, Costarelli L, et al. Zinc deficiency and IL-6 -174G/C polymorphism in old people from different European countries: Effect of zinc supplementation. ZINCAGE study. Exp Gerontol. 2008;43(5):433-444.

9.    Dedoussis GV, Panagiotakos DB, Louizou E, et al. Cholesteryl ester-transfer protein (CETP) polymorphism and the association of acute coronary syndromes by obesity status in Greek subjects: the CARDIO2000-GENE study. Hum Hered. 2007;63(3-4):155-161

10. Dedoussis GV, Theodoraki EV, Manios Y, et al. The Pro12Ala polymorphism in PPARgamma2 gene affects lipid parameters in Greek primary school children: A case of gene-to-gender interaction. Am J Med Sci. 2007;333(1):10-15.

Antonia-Leda Matalas

Associate Professor of Nutritional Anthropology

Education:
B.Sc., Chemistry, 1985, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Ph.D. in Nutrition, 1993, University of California at Davis

Research Interests:

Past food habits, Cultural aspects of food and eating, Mediterranean diet,

Breastfeeding

Contact details
Office:
tel.: 210-9549152
e-mail: amatala@hua.gr

Selected publications: 

1.     Matalas A-L., Franti CE, Grivetti LE. Comparative study of diets and disease prevalence in Chian-Greeks. Part I. Rural and urban residents of Chios. Ecology of Food and Nutrition 1999 38:351-380.

2.     Matalas A-L. The Mediterranean Diet: Historical Background and Dietary Patterns in Pre-World War II Greece. [Στο] The Mediterranean Diet. Constituents and Health Promotion, Matalas A-L. et al. (eds), CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2001.

3.     Matalas AL. Dietary patterns in pre-World War II Greece. Disparities within peasant and urban foodways. Food and History 2006 4:237-253.

4.     Matalas AL. Use of non-foods in the Greek famine: the Athens famine survivor project. In: MacBeth H. (ed.) Consuming the Inedible: Neglected Dimensions of Food Choice. Τhe Anthropology of Food and Nutrition, Oxford and Providence, U.S. Berghahn Books, 2008.

5.     Pechlivani F., Matalas A-L., Bakoula C. Infant feeding and professional advice in the first half of the 20^th century in Greece. Breastfeeding Review 2008 16(3):23-28.

6.     Lazarou C., Kalavana Τ., Matalas A-L. The influence of parents' dietary beliefs and behaviours on children's dietary beliefs and behaviours: The CYKIDS study. Appetite 2008 51(3):690-696.

7.     Lazarou C., Panagiotakos D.B., Panayiotou G. Matalas A-L Overweight and obesity in preadolescent children and their parents in Cyprus: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors - the CYKIDS study. Obesity Reviews 2008 9(3):185-93.

8.     Matalas A-L. From a neuraceutical to a harmful food. A cultural history of chocolate in Greece. In: Lysaght P. (ed.) Sanitas per Aquas, Spas, Lifestyles and Foodways, Insbruck, StudienVerlag, 2008.

9.     Skenderi K.P., Tsironi M., Lazaropoulos, Anastasiou C.A., Matalas A.L., Kanavakis E., Chroussos G.P. Changes in free radical generation and antioxidant capacity during ultramarathon foot race. European Journal of Clinical Investigation 2008 38(3):159-65.

10.   Panagiotakos D.B., Matalas A-L. Back to the ancient diet: a matter of urgency for Southern Mediterranean countries. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases 2009 19:153-156.

Demosthenes Panagiotakos

Associate Professor in Biostatistics-Nutrition Epidemiology

Studies:
BSc Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece

MSc/PhD Mathematical Statistics, Department of Mathematics, University of Athens, Athens, GreeceCME Environmental Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of  London, UK
MSc Biostatistics, School of Medicine & Department of Mathematics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
DrMedSci Cardiovascular Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Post-doc in Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Georgetown University Medical Center / VAMC, Washington DC, USA

Research Interests:
Cardiovascular epidemiology
Research methods

Multivariate analysis

Risk modeling

Nutrition epidemiology

Health measurement scales

Contact:
Room: 4
Tel.: 0030-210-9549332
e-mail: dbpanag@hua.gr
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Selected publications:

1.     Kourlaba G, Panagiotakos DB. The number of index components affects the diagnostic accuracy of a diet quality index: The role of intra- and inter-correlation structure of the components. Ann Epidemiol 2009

2.    Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C. A-priori and α-posterior dietary pattern analyses have similar estimating and discriminating ability in predicting 5-year incidence of cardiovascular disease: methodological issues in nutrition assessment. J Food Sci 2009

3.    The Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration. C-reactive protein concentration and the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and mortality. Lancet 2009;

4.    Dafni U, Tsiodras S, Panagiotakos D, Gkolfinopoulou K, Kouvatseas G,  Tsourti Z, Saroglou G. An Algorithm for Statistical Detection of Peaks: The  Syndromic Surveillance System for the Athens 2004 Olympics. MMWR 2004;suppl Sep: 86 - 98.

5.    Panagiotakos D, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Risvas G, Kontogianni M, Zampelas A, Stefanadis C. Epidemiology of overweight and obesity in a Greek adult population; the ATTICA study. Obes Res 2004;

6.    Panagiotakos D, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Tsetsekou E, Papageorgiou C, Christodoulou G, Stefanadis C. Inflammation, coagulation and depressive symptomatology, in cardiovascular disease-free people; the ATTICA study. Eur Heart J 2004;25:492-499.

7.    Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Skoumas J, Stefanadis C. Status and management of blood lipids in Greek adults and their relation to socio-demographic, lifestyle and dietary factors: the ATTICA Study. Atherosclerosis 2004;173:351-359.

8.    Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Skoumas J, Masoura C, Toutouzas P, Stefanadis C. Effect of exposure to second hand smoke on inflammation markers: the ATTICA epidemiological study. Am J Med 2004:116:145-151.

9.    Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Kokkinos P, Toutouzas P, Stefanadis C. The J-shaped effect of coffee consumption on the risk of developing Acute Coronary Syndromes: the CARDIO2000 case-control study. J Nutr 2003;133:3228-3232.

10.  Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos CH, Chrysohoou C, Skoumas J, Toutouza M, Belegrinnos D, Toutouzas PK, Stefanadis C. The Association between Educational Status and Risk Factors Related to Cardiovascular Disease in Healthy Individuals: the ATTICA study. Ann Epidemiol 2003;14:188-194.

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Mary Yannakoulia

Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Eating Behavior

Education

Bachelor degree in Dietetics – Direction: Dietetics, Harokopio School of Home Economics, Athens, Greece, 1993.

Masters degree (MSc) in Nutrition, Dept. of Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College - University of London, UK., 1994.

Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece, 2002.

Research Interests:

Eating behavior and eating habits of women, children and adolescents, weight management in childhood and adolescence, eating disorders, improving adherence to dietary interventions, factors affecting hunger and satiety.  

Contact details:

Office: No.3.5

Tel.: + 30 210 9549175

e-mail: myiannak@hua.gr

Selected publications:    

1. Magkos F, Yannakoulia M, Mantzoros CM. Management of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modification. Ann Rev Nutr 2009; 29: 223-56.
2. Papalazarou A, Yannakoulia M, Kavouras SA, Komesidou V, Dimitriadis G, Papakonstantinou A, Sidossis LS. Lifestyle Intervention Favorably Affects Weight Loss and Maintenance Following Obesity Surgery. Obesity (in press).
3. Kontogianni MD, Farmaki A-E, Vidra N, Sofrona S, Magkanari F, Yannakoulia M. Associations between lifestyle patterns and BMI in a sample of Greek children and adolescents. J Amer Diet Assoc 2009 (in press).
4. Yannakoulia M, Yiannakouris N, Melistas L, Fappa E, Vidra N, Kontogianni MD, Mantzoros CS. Dietary factors associated with plasma high molecular and total adiponectin levels in apparently healthy women. Eur J Endocrinol 2008; 159: R5-10.
5. Kontogianni MD, Vidra N, Farmaki A-E, Koinaki S, Belogianni K, Sofrona S, Magkanari F, Yannakoulia M. Adherence rates to the Mediterranean diet are low in a representative sample of Greek children and adolescents. J Nutr 2008; 138: 1951-6.
6. Yannakoulia M, Papanikolaou K, Hatzopoulou I, Efstathiou E, Papoutsakis C, Dedoussis GV. Association between marital status and children’s BMI and meal patterns: results from the Gene-Diet Attica Investigation (GENDAI). Obesity 2008; 16: 1382-7.
7. Yannakoulia M, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Tsetsekou E, Fappa E, Papageorgiou C, Stefanadis C. Eating habits in relations to anxiety symptoms among apparently healthy adults: a pattern analysis from the ATTICA Study. Appetite 2008; 51: 519-25.
8. Yannakoulia M, Matalas A-L, Yiannakouris N, Papoutsakis C, Passos M, Klimis-Zacas D. Disordered eating attitudes: an emerging health problem among Mediterranean adolescents. Eat Weight Disord 2004; 9: 126-133.
9. Yannakoulia M, Karayiannis D, Terzidou M, Kokkevi A, Sidossis L. Nutrition related habits of Greek adolescents. Eur J Clin Nutr 2004; 58: 580-6.
10. Yannakoulia M, Yiannakouris N, Blüher S, Matalas A-L, Klimis-Zacas D, Mantzoros CS. Body fat mass and macronutrient intake in relation to circulating soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R), free leptin index, adiponectin and resistin concentrations in healthy humans. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003; 88: 1730-1736.

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Stavros A. Kavouras

Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition

Studies:

Bachelor of Science, Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Athens, 1991

Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology/Nutrition, Department of Biology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, USA, 1993

Doctorate in Exercise Physiology/Nutrition, University of Connecticut, USA, 1997

Post Doctoral Associate in Physiology, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, USA, 1999.

Scientific Interests:

Fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise

Physical activity and cardiovascular diseases / insulin resisitance

Physical activity and Obesity

Contact details:

Office : 3.1

Phone.: +30210-9549173

e-mail: skav@hua.gr

Representative Publications:     

1. Anastasiou CA, Kavouras SA, Arnaoutis G, Gioxari A, Kollia M, Botoula E, and Sidossis LS. Sodium replacement and plasma sodium drop during exercise in the heat when fluid intake matches fluid loss. J Athl Train 44: 117-123, 2009.
2. Anastasiou CA, Kavouras SA, Lentzas Y, Gova A, Sidossis LS, and Melidonis A. Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased intramyocellular triglyceride, but not diglyceride, content in obese humans. Metabolism, 2009.(ePub)
3. Kavouras SA, Sarras SE, Tsekouras YE, and Sidossis LS. Assessment of energy expenditure in children using the RT3 accelerometer. J Sports Sci 26: 959-966, 2008.
4. Tambalis KD, Panagiotakos DB, Kavouras SA, and Sidossis LS. Responses of Blood Lipids to Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Aerobic With Resistance Exercise Training: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. Angiology, 2008.
5. Kavouras SA, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Anastasiou CA, Lentzas Y, and Stefanadis C. Physical Activity, Obesity Status, and Glycemic Control: The ATTICA Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc 39: 606-611, 2007.
6. Kavouras SA, Magkos F, Yannakoulia M, Perraki M, Karipidou M, Sidossis LS. Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs. Eur J Appl Physiol. Jun 2006;97(3):316-321.
7. Skenderi KP, Kavouras SA, Anastasiou CA, Yiannakouris N, Matalas AL. Exertional Rhabdomyolysis during a 246-km continuous running race. Med Sci Sports Exerc. Jun 2006;38(6):1054-1057.
8. Kavouras SA, Armstrong LE, Maresh CM, Casa DJ, Herrera-Soto JA, Scheett TP, Stoppani J, Mack GW, and Kraemer WJ. Rehydration with glycerol: endocrine, cardiovascular, and thermoregulatory responses during exercise in the heat. J Appl Physiol 100: 442-450, 2006.
9. Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Kavouras S, and Stefanadis C. The associations between leisure-time physical activity and inflammatory and coagulation markers related to cardiovascular disease: the ATTICA Study. Prev Med 40: 432-437, 2005.
10. Magkos F and Kavouras SA. Caffeine use in sports, pharmacokinetics in man, and cellular mechanisms of action. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 45: 535-562, 2005.

Kalogeropoulos Nick
Assistant Professor of Food and Environmental Chemistry

Education:
1. BSc in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 1981
2. MSc in Oceanography, University of Athens, 1986
3. PhD in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 1994

Research Interests:
Alterations of macro and microconstituents during processing and cooking of foods
Isolation and study of antioxidants from natural sources
Fatty acids in food and biological samples
Determination of pollutants in foods
Microencapsulation of natural bioactive compounds in starch derivatives
Detection and identification of organic residues in archaeological materials

Contact info:
Laboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry-Physical Chemistry of Foods
Tel: +030-210-9549251
e-mail: nickal@hua.gr

Selected publications

  1.    Kalogeropoulos N, Chiou A, Ioannou M, Hassapidou M, Karathanos VT, Andrikopoulos NK (2010). Nutritional evaluation and bioactive microconstituents (phytosterols, tocopherols, polyphenols, triterpenic acids) in cooked dry legumes usually consumed in the Mediterranean countries. Food Chemistry 121: 682-690

  2.    Kalogeropoulos N, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Rousinou G, Toutouza M, Stefanadis C (2010). Unsaturated fatty acids are inversely associated and n-6/n-3 ratios are positively related to inflammation and coagulation markers in plasma of apparently healthy adults. Clinica Chimica Acta,  411: 584-591.

  3.    Kalogeropoulos N, Mourtzinos I, Konteles S, Troullidou E, Chiou A, Karathanos VT (2009). Encapsulation of complex extracts in β-cyclodextrin: an application to propolis ethanolic extract. Journal of Microencapsulation. Micro and Nano Carriers, 26: 603-613

  4.    Karvela E, Makris DP, Kalogeropoulos N, Karathanos VT (2009). Deployment of response surface methodology to optimise recovery of grape (Vtis vinifera) stem polyphenols. Talanta, 79: 1311-1321

  5.    Kalogeropoulos N, Konteles S, Troullidou E, Mourtzinos I, Karathanos VT (2009). Chemical composition, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties of propolis extracts from Greece and Cyprus. Food Chemistry 116: 452-461.

  6.    Kalogeropoulos N, Nomikos T, Chiou A, Fragopoulou E, Antonopoulou S (2008). Chemical composition of Greek «Avgotaracho» prepared from mullet (Mugil cephalus): Nutritional and health benefits. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56: 5916-5925

  7.    Kalogeropoulos N, Chiou A, Mylona A, Ioannou MS, Andrikopoulos NK (2007). Recovery and distribution of natural antioxidants (a-tocopherol, polyphenols and terpenic acids) after pan-frying of Mediterranean finfish in virgin olive oil. Food Chemistry, 100: 509-517.

  8.    Andrikopoulos NK, Kalogeropoulos N,  Zerva A, Zerva U, Hassapidou M, Kapoulas VM (2003).  Evaluation of cholesterol and other nutrient parameters in Greek cheese varieties. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 16: 155-167.

  9.    Mamalakis G., Kafatos A., Kalogeropoulos N., Andrikopoulos N.K., Daskalopoulos G., Kranidis A. (2002) Prostate cancer versus hyperplasia: relationships with prostate adipose tissue fatty acid composition. Prostaglandins Leucotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 66: 467-477

 10.    Henderson RJ, Kalogeropoulos N, Alexis MN (1994). The lipid composition of selected tissues from a Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus. Lipids,  29: 577-582

Adamantini Kyriacou

Position title:

Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Science, Harokopio University of Athens

Business address:

Harokopio University, 70 Eleutheriou Venizelou Str., Kallithea 17671 Tel. +32109549142

e-mail: mkyriacou@hua.gr

Education/training

1980-1984: BA in Biology, University of Athens

1989-1994: PhD in Microbiology, Agricultural University of Athens

1995-1997: Post-Doctoral in Molecular Microbiology, Universite Henri Poincare Nancy I.

Research Interests

• Human gut microbiota – Impact of nutrition on the microbial intestinal populations (probiotics, prebiotics)
• Food microbiology focused on lactic acid bacteria
• Food safety with emphasis to antibiotic resistance in food related bacteria
• Wastewater biological treatment of food processing industry
• Antibiotic resistance in soil and water environments

Selected peer-reviewed publications

1.    Kyriacou, A., Lasaridi K.E., Kotsou M., Balis C., Pilidis G. 2005. Combined bioremediation and advanced oxidation of green table olive processing wastewater. Process Biochemistry 40 (3-4): 1401-1408.

2.    Halatsi K., Oikonomou I., Lampiri M.P, Mandilara G.D, Vatopoulos A.K., Kyriacou A. 2006. PCR detection of Salmonella spp. using primers targeting the quorum sensing gene sdiA. FEMS Microbioogy Letters, 259: 201-207.

3.    Kyriacou A., Tsimpidi E., Kazantzi E., Mitsou E., Kirtzalidou E., Oikonomou I., Gazis G., Kotsou Μ. 2007. Microbial content and antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial isolates from yoghurts. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 1-14.

4.    Oikonomou I., Halatsi K., Kyriacou A. 2008. Selective PCR. A novel internal amplification control strategy for enhanced sensitivity. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 46: 456-461

5.    Kotsou M., Mitsou E., Oikonomou I., Kyriacou Α. 2008. In vitro assessment of probiotic properties of Lactobacillus strains from infant gut microflora. Food Biotechnology, 22 (1): 1-17

6.    Mitsou E., Kirtzalidou E., Oikonomou I., Liosis G., Kyriacou A. 2008. Fecal microflora of Greek healthy neonates, Anaerobe, 14: 94-101

7.    Chroni Ch., Kyriacou A., Georgaki I., Manios T., Kotsou M. and Lasaridi K.E., 2009.  Microbial characterization during composting of biowaste. Waste Management, 29(5): 1520-1525.

8.    Mitsou E., Turunen K., Anapliotis P., Zisi D., Spiliotis V., Kyriacou A. 2009. Impact of a jelly containing short chain fructo-oligosaccharides and Sideritis euboea extract on human faecal microbiota. International Journal of Food Microbiology , 135(2):112-117.

9.    Chroni C., Kyriacou A., Manios T., Lasaridi K.E. 2009. Investigation of the microbial community structure and activity as indicators of compost stability and composting process evolution. Bioresource Technology, 100(15): 3745-3750

10. Mitsou E., Panopoulou N., Turunen K., Spiliotis V. and Kyriacou A. 2010. Prebiotic potential of barley derived β-glucan at low intake levels: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study. Food Research International, 43 (4): 1086-1092

Research projects

Title: Impact of beta-glucan on the gut microbiota of polypectomized patients, Funding: GIOTIS SA & HUA, 2008-2010, HUA

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Yannis Manios

Assistant Professor in Nutritional Assessment, Counseling and Health Promotion

Education                                                                                            __

1998   Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine and Nutrition, Medical School, University Of Crete, Greece with specialization in Nutritional Assessment, Counseling and Health Promotion

1993 - 1994   Master οf Philosophy οn Human Nutrition (M.Phil), Centre Of Human Nutrition, University Of Sheffield - UΚ

1989 - 1990   M.Med.Sc. in Sports Science, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, University Of Sheffield - UK

1985 - 1989   B.Sc. in Sports and Exercise Science with specialization in “Sports Nutrition”, Democretus University Of Thrace, Greece

Research interests                                                 ________________

Assessment of dietary intake, lifestyle behaviours and health indices in children, adolescents, adults and elderly.

Designing and implementing health and nutrition education intervention programmes for the prevention and rehabilitation from chronic diseases in children and adults.

Functional foods and their role in prevention and/or treatment of chronic diseases.

Contact details

Harokopio University

70 El. Venizelou Av, 17671, Kallithea-Athens, Greece

Tel: 210-9549156 (Office), 6945-203040 (Mobile), Fax: 210- 9549141

Ε-mail:manios@hua.gr

URL: http://galaxy.hua.gr/~manios

Selected publications (out of 98)             ___________                      

1. Moschonis G, Tanagra S, Koutsikas K, Nikolaidou A, Androutsos O, Manios Y (2009) Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and body composition in postmenopausal women: the Postmenopausal Health Study. Menopause Jul-Aug: 16 (4);701-7
2. Cattaneo A, Monasta L, Stamatakis E, Lioret S, Castetbon K, Frenken F, Manios Y, Moschonis G, Savva S, Zaborskis A, Rito AI, Nanu M, Vignerová J, Caroli M, Ludvigsson J, Koch FS, Serra-Majem L, Szponar L, van Lenthe F, Brug J. (2009) Overweight and obesity in infants and pre-school children in the European Union: a review of existing data. Obes Rev. Jul 10. [Epub ahead of print]
3. Cochrane S, Beyer K, Clausen M, Wjst M, Hiller R, Nicoletti C, Szepfalusi Z, Savelkoul H, Breiteneder H, Manios Y, Crittenden R, Burney P. (2009) Factors influencing the incidence and prevalence of food allergy. Allergy. Sep;64(9):1246-55. Epub 2009 Aug 5.
4. Kourlaba G, Pitsiladis YP, Lagou V, Grammatikaki E, Moran CN, Kondaki K, Roma-Giannikou E, Manios Y (2008) Interaction effects between total energy and macronutrient intakes and angiotensin-converting enzyme 1 (ACE) I/D polymorphism  on adiposity-related phenotypes in toddlers and preschoolers: the GENESIS Study. British Journal of Nutrition May 15:1-8. Epub ahead of print
5. Manios Υ, Grammatikaki Ε, Papoutsou S, Liarigkovinos T, Kondaki K, Moschonis G (2008) Nutrient intakes of toddlers and preschoolers in Greece: the GENESIS Study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association Feb;108:357-61
6. Manios Y, Moschonis G, Kourlaba G, Bouloubasi Z, Grammatikaki E, Spyridaki A, Hatzis C, Kafatos A, Fragiadakis GA. (2008) Prevalence and independent predictors of insulin resistance among children from Crete; The Children Study. Diabetic Medicine Jan;25(1):65-72. Epub 2007 Nov 19
7. Manios Y, Moschonis G, Trovas G, Lyritis GP (2007) Changes in biochemical indexes of bone metabolism and bone mineral density after a 12-mo dietary intervention program: The postmenopausal health study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 86(3):781-9
8. Moreno LA, González-Gross M, Kersting M, Molnár D, de Henauw S, Beghin L, Sjöström M, Hagstromer M, Manios Y, Gilbert C, Ortega FB, Dallongeville J, Arcella D, Wärnberg J, Hallberg M, Fredriksson H, Maes L, Widhalm K, Kafatos AG, Marcos A - on behalf of the HELENA Study Group* (2007) Assessing, understanding and modifying nutritional status, eating habits and physical activity in European adolescents. The HELENA Study. Public Health Nutrition 11(3):288-299 Jul 6 Epub ahead of print
9. Manios Y, Detopoulou V, Visioli F, Galli C. (2006) Mediterranean diet and dietary guidelines: Misconceptions and the neglected role of locally consumed foods and wild green plants. Forum of Nutrition 59:154-70.
10. Manios Y, Kafatos A, and the Preventive Medicine and Nutrition Clinic University of Crete Research Team. (2006) Health and Nutrition Education in Primary Schools of Crete: Ten years follow-up on serum lipids, physical activity and macronutrients intake. British Journal of Nutrition 95(3):568-575

George Boskou

Assistant Professor in Food Service Management and Organisation

Studies

Academic Diploma in Chemistry, School of Science, Aristotle University, 1991

Post-graduate studies in Food Science and Nutrition, Ghent University, Belgium 1992-1993

PhD in Applied Biological Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium 1998

Research interests

Food service technology, Food safety and quality, Food quality management systems, Hospital food service, Consumer protection

Contact details:

Tel. +302109549311,

FAX +302109577050,

Email: gboskou@hua.gr

Selected Publications

1. Andrikopoulos N.K., Dedousis G.V.Z., Tzamtzis V., Chiou A. and Boskou G. (2002). Evaluation of medium polarity materials isolated from fried edible oils by RP-HPLC . Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol., 104(2), 110-115
2. Andrikopoulos N.K., Boskou G., Dedousis G.V.Z., Chiou A., Tzamtzis V.A. and Papathanasiou A. (2003). Quality assessment of frying oils and fats from 63 restaurants in Athens, Greece. Food Service Technology, 3, 49-59
3. Andrikopoulos N.K., Mylona A., Chiou A. and Boskou G. (2004). Monitoring of 2,4-decadienal in oils and fats used for frying in restaurants in Athens, Greece. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 106, 671-679
4. Atoui A.K., Mansouri A., Boskou G., Panagiotis Kefalas P. (2005). Tea and herbal infusions: their antioxidant activity and phenolic profile. Food Chemistry, 89, 27-36
5. Boskou G., Salta F.N., Chrysostomou S., Mylona A., Chiou A. and Andrikopoulos N.K. (2006). Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Profile of Certain Table Olives from the Greek Retail Market. Food Chemistry, 94(4), 558-564
6. Boskou G., Salta F.N., Chiou A., Mylona A. and Andrikopoulos N.K. (2006), Content of trans,trans-2,4-decadienal in deep-fried and pan-fried potatoes, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 108(2), 109-115
7. Salta F.N., Chiou A., Boskou G., Mylona A. and Andrikopoulos N.K. (2007), Oxidative stability of edible vegetable oils enriched in polyphenols with olive leaf extract, Food Science and Technology International, in press.
8. Makris D.P., Boskou G., Andrikopoulos N.K. (2007), Recovery of antioxidant phenolics from white vinification solid by-products employing water/ethanol mixtures, Bioresource Technology, 98(15), 2963-2967.
9. Makris D.P., Boskou G., Andrikopoulos N.K. (2007), Polyphenolic content and in vitro antioxidant characteristics of wine industry and other agri-food solid waste extracts, J. Food Composition Analysis, 20(2), 125-132
10. Kokkinakis E., Boskou G., Fragkiadakis G.A., Kokkinaki A., Lapidakis N. (2007), Microbiological quality of tomatoes and peppers produced under the good agricultural practices protocol AGRO 2-1 & 2-2 in Crete, Greece, Food Control 18, 1538-1546
11. «A method for the treatment of olive mill waste waters», Inventors: Castanas, Elias, Andricopoulos, Nicolaos, Βoskou, George, Vercauteren, Joseph. Applicant: EMERGO (CY) LTD. World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reg. nr. WO 2005/003037 A1 since 6 May 2005.

Tzortzis Nomikos

Assistant Professor

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1995

M.Sc. in Biochemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1997

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2002

Research interests                                                 ________________

Biochemical analysis of lipids

Metabolism and actions of Platelet-Activating Factor

Nutrition and thrombosis/inflammation

Contact details

Office:  Laboratory A

Tel.: 210-9549305

e-mail: tnomikos@hua.gr

Selected publications

1. Detopoulou P, Nomikos T, Fragopoulou E, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C, Antonopoulou S., Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity, platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) in leukocytes and body composition in healthy adults., Lipids Health Dis. 2009;8:19.                                       
2. Xanthopoulou, M.N., Nomikos, T., Fragopoulou, E., and Antonopoulou, S., Antioxidant and lipoxygenase inhibitory activities of pumpkin seed extracts., Food Res. Intern.,  2009, 42, 641.                         
3. Nomikos T., Fragopoulou E., Antonopoulou, S., Food ingredients and lipid mediators, Curr.Nutr.Food Sci., 2007, 3, 255.                                 
4. Detopoulou P, Nomikos T, Fragopoulou E, Antonopoulou S, Kotroyiannis I, Vassiliadou C, Panagiotakos DB, Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C., Platelet activating factor (PAF) and activity of its biosynthetic and catabolic enzymes in blood and leukocytes of male patients with newly diagnosed heart failure., Clin Biochem. 2009;42(1-2):44-9.                             
5. Nomikos, T., Karantonis, H.C., Skarvelis, C., Demopoulos, C.A. and Zabetakis, I., Αntiatherogenic properties of lipid fractions of raw and fried fish., Food Chemistry, 2006,        96, 29.                                     
6. Nomikos TN, Iatrou C, Demopoulos CA., Application of a TCA-precipitation method for the determination of 1-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphate: Acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase in human renal tissue., Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2004;73(1-2):123-40.
7. Nomikos TN, Iatrou C, Demopoulos CA., Acetyl-CoA:1-O-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine acetyltransferase (lyso-PAF AT) activity in cortical and medullary human renal tissue., Eur J Biochem. 2003;270(14):2992-3000.
8. Fragopoulou E, Antonopoulou S, Nomikos T, Demopoulos CA., Structure elucidation of phenolic compounds from red/white wine with antiatherogenic properties., Biochim Biophys Acta. 2003;1632(1-3):90-9.
9. Nomikos, T., Karantonis, H.C., Fragopoulou, E., and Demopoulos, C.A., Οne-step separation system for the main phospholipids, glycolipids and phenolics by normal phase HPLC. Application to polar lipid extracts from olive and sunflower oils., J.Liquid Chrom. & Rel.Technol., 2002, 25, 137.

Maria Skouroliakou

Assistant Professor

Studies:

School of Pharmacy, Stamford University Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A – Bachelors Degree in Clinical Pharmacology (1981).

University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama,U.S.A - Pharmacy Internship in Clinical Pharmacology. (1982-1983).

School of Pharmacy, University of Athens - PhD: «Parenteral nutrition in very low birth weight preterm neonates. Protocols – Clinical implementation – Socioeconomical analysis» (1997).

Scientific Interests:

Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition in specific clinical conditions, Chemical stability of parenteral formulations, Nutritional supplements (herbs, minerals, vitamins), Food-drug interactions.

Contact details:

Tel (office): 2109549329

Mobile: 6944147897

e-mail: mskour@hua.gr, papadr@vodafone.net.gr

Selected Publications:

1.        Skouroliakou M, Kastanidou O, Stathopoulou M, Vourli G. Evaluation of the antioxidant effect of a new functional food enriched with Sideritis euboea in healthy subjects. J Med Foods, accepted 2009.

2.        Skouroliakou M, Kakavelaki C, Diamantopoulos K, Stathopoulou M, Vourvouhaki E, Souliotis K. The development and implementation of a software tool and its effect on the quality of provided clinical nutritional therapy in hospitalized patients. J Am Med Inform Assoc, accepted 2009

3.        Skouroliakou M, Stathopoulou M, Koulouri A, Giannopoulou I, Stamatiades D, Stathakis C. Determinants of resting energy expenditure in hemodialysis patients and comparison with healthy subjects. J Ren Nutr 2009;14:283-290

4.        Skouroliakou M, Giannopoulou I, Kostara C, Hannon JC. Effects of nutritional intervention on body weight and body composition of obese psychiatric patients taking Olanzapine. Nutrition 2009;25:729-735.

5.        Bacopoulou F, Skouroliakou M, Markantonis SL. Netilmicin in the neonate: pharmacokinetic analysis and influence of parenteral nutrition. Pharm World Sci. 2009;31:365-368.

6.        Skouroliakou M, Koutri K, Stathopoulou M, Vourvouhaki E, Giannopoulou I, Gounaris A. Comparison of two types of TPN prescription methods in preterm neonates. Pharm World Sci. 2009;31:202-208.

7.        Skouroliakou M, Giannopoulou I, Kostara C, Vasilopoulou M. Comparison of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate in obese psychiatric patients taking olanzapine. Nutrition. 2009;25(2):188-193.

8.        Skouroliakou M, Matthaiou C, Chiou A, Panagiotakos D, Gounaris A, Nunn T, Andrikopoulos N. Physicochemical stability of parenteral nutrition supplied as all-in-one for neonates. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2008;32(2):201-209.

9.        Paschidi M, Skouroliakou M, Archontovassilis F, Papassarantopoulos P, Markantonis SL. Development of a software tool for computation of parenteral nutrition in adults, and its potential role in improving nutritional care. Pharm World Sci. 2006;28(5):265-273.

10.     Skouroliakou M, Konstantinou D, Papasarantopoulos P, Matthaiou C. Computer assisted total parenteral nutrition for pre-term and sick term neonates. Pharm World Sci. 2005;27(4):305-310.

Roxane Tenta

Assistant Professor in Human Physiology

Education:

Bachelor in Pharmacy, University of Athens,1999.

MSc in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology (D.E.A), Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), 2000.

PhD in Experimental Physiology, Medical School, University of Athens, 2004.

Post-doc research in Experimental Physiology (Medical School, University of Athens), in collaboration with the Oncology and Molecular Endocrinology Unit of the CHUL Research Centre, Quebec City, Canada, 2006.

Research Interests:

Bone Metabolism - Molecular mechanisms of bone remodeling - Osteoporosis

Nutrition and Cancer

Contact details:

Tel: (+30) 210 9549153
Email: rtenta@hua.gr

Selected Publications:    

1. IL-6 and PPARγ Signalling in Human PC-3 Prostate Cancer Cells. Pitulis N, Papageorgiou E, Tenta R, Lembessis P, Koutsilieris M. Anticancer Res. 2009; 29(6): 2331-7.
2. Mechanisms of the Action of Zoledronic Acid on Human MG-63 Osteosarcoma Cells. Tenta R, Pitulis N, Tiblalexi D, Consoulas C, Katopodis H, Konstantinidou E, Manoussakis M, Kletsas D, Alexis MN, Poyatzi A, Koutsilieris M., Horm Metab Res. 2008; 40(11): 737-45.
3. Microarray analysis of survival pathways in human PC-3 prostate cancer cells. Tenta R, Katopodis H, Chatziioannou A, Pilalis E, Calvo E, Luu-The V, Labrie F, Kolisis F, Koutsilieris M.,Cancer Genomics Proteomics. 2007; 4(4): 309-18.
4. Bone microenvironment-related growth factors and zoledronic acid regulate PTHrP / PTH.1 Receptor bioregulation system in MG-63 human osteosarcoma cells. R. Tenta, A. Sourla, P. Lembessis and M. Koutsilieris, Anticancer Res 2006; 26: 283-292.
5. Bone microenvironment-related growth factors, zoledronic acid and dexamethasone modulate differentially the PTHrP expression in PC-3 prostate cancer cells. R. Tenta, A. Sourla, P. Lembessis, Van Luu-The and M. Koutsilieris, Horm Metab Res  2005; 37: 593-601.
6. Bone microenvironment-related growth factors modulate differentially the anticancer actions of zoledronic acid and doxorubicin on PC-3 prostate cancer cells. Tenta R, Tiblalexi D, Sotiriou E, Lembessis P, Manoussakis M, Koutsilieris M, Prostate, 2004; 59: 120-131.
7. Endocrine / Paracrine / Autocrine survival factor activity of bone microenvironment participates in the development of androgen ablation and chemotherapy refractoriness of prostate cancer metastasis in skeleton.Bogdanos J, Karamanolakis D, Tenta R, Tsintavis A, Milathianakis C, Mitsiades C, Koutsilieris M, Endocr-Relat Cancer, 2003; 10(2): 279-289.

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Elizabeth Fragopoulou

Assistant Professor in Biological Chemistry

Education:

B.Sc, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 1998

M.Sc in Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 2000

PhD in Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, 2004

Scientific interests

Biochemical analysis of lipids

Isolation and structural characterization of micro-constituents extracted from foods of the Mediterranean Diet·

Study of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of micro-constituents in vitro and in cell cultures

Metabolism and actions of PAF in patho-physiological conditions

Contact details:

Office: Lab A

tel: 0030-2109549305

e-mail: efragop@hua.gr

Representative references:    

1. Biologically active lipids with antiatherogenic properties from white wine and must. J Agric Food Chem. 2002, 50(9), 2684-2694.                        
2. Structure elucidation of phenolic compounds from red/white wine with antiatherogenic properties.          Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, 2003, 1632, 90-99
3. Fragopoulou, E., Antonopoulou, S., Nomikos, T., Demopoulos, C.A. Characterization of acetyl-CoA: lyso-PAF acetyltransferase of human mesangial cells. Mediators Inflamm. 2005 Oct 24;2005(5):263-72.
4. Fragopoulou E, Iatrou C, Demopoulos CA. Effects of eccentric exercise - induced muscle injury on blood levels of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) and other inflammatory markers. Eur J Appl Physiol., 95, 504, 2005.
5. Milias, A.G., Nomikos, T., Fragopoulou E., Athanasopoulos, S., Antonopoulou, S. Effect of traditional Greek Mediterranean meals on platelet aggregation in normal subjects and in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. J. Med. Food, 9, 356, 2006.
6. Antonopoulou, S., Fragopoulou, E., Karantonis, C.H., Mitsou, E., Sitara, Μ., Rementzis, J., Mourelatos, A., Ginis A., Phenekos, C. Platelet-Activating Factor (PAF) increase intracellular lipid accumulation by increasing both LDL and scavenger receptors expression in human mesangial cells. Lab Clin Inv., 147, 281, 2006.
7. Fragopoulou, Ε., Iatrou, C., Antonopoulou S., Ruan, X.Z., Fernando, R.L.,  Powis, S., Μoorhead, J.F., and Varghese, Z. Biological activity of acetylated phenolic compounds. J.Agric.Food Chem., 55, 80, 2007.
8. Fragopoulou, E., Nomikos, T., Karantonis, H.C., Apostolakis, C., Pliakis, E., Samiotaki, M., Panayotou, G. and Antonopoulou, S. Food ingredients and lipid mediators. Current Nutrition and Food Science, 3 (4), 255, 2007.
9. Nomikos, T., Fragopoulou, E. and Antonopoulou, S. Boiled wild artichoke reduces postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses in normal subjects but has no effect on Metabolic Syndrome patients. Nutrition Res., 27, 741, 2007.
10. Fragopoulou, E., Panagiotakos, D.P., Pitsavos, C., Tampourlou, M., Chrysohoou, C., Nomikos, T., Antonopoulou, S., Stefanadis, C. The association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and adiponectin levels among cardiovascular disease free adults: the ATTICA study. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 2009.

Antonia Chiou

Assistant Professor Department of the Science of Dietetics – Nutrition

Education:

BSc. in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, 1994

MSc. in Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, 1997

PhD. in Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, 2000

Research interests

Synthesis and study of bioactive lipids

Analysis of edible oils and fats; study of oils deterioration during thermal treatment

Vitamins analysis in food and biological fluids

Isolation and analysis of antioxidants in oils, food, and beverages

Contact details:

Office: No 6, Building III

Tel.: + 30 210 9549262

e-mail: chiou@hua.gr

Selected publications:

1. Retention and distribution of polyphenols after pan–frying of French–fries in oils enriched with olive leaf extract, Journal of Food Science, 2007, 72, 574.
2. A. Chiou, F.N. Salta, N. Kalogeropoulos, A. Mylona, I. Ntalla, N.K. Andrikopoulos. Recovery and distribution of natural antioxidants (α-tocopherol, polyphenols, and terpenic acids) during the pan-frying of Mediterranean finfish in virgin olive oil, Food Chemistry, 2007, 100, 509.
3. N. Kalogeropoulos, A. Chiou, A. Mylona, M.I. Ioannou, N.K. Andrikopoulos. Currants (Vitis vinifera L.) Content of Simple Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity, Food Chemistry, 2007, 102, 516.
4. A. Chiou, V.T. Karathanos, A. Mylona, F.N. Salta, F. Preventi, & N.K. Andrikopoulos. Content of trans,trans-2,4-decadienal in deep-fried and pan-fried potatoes, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 2006, 108, 109.
5. G. Boskou, F.N. Salta, A. Chiou, E. Troullidou, N.K. Andrikopoulos. Monitoring of 2,4-decadienal in oils and fats used for frying in restaurants in Athens, Greece, European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 2004, 106, 671.
6. N.K. Andrikopoulos, A. Chiou, A. Mylona, G. Boskou, G.V.Z. Dedoussis. Triacylglycerol species of less common edible vegetable oils, Food Reviews International, 2004, 20, 389.
7. Ν.K. Andrikopoulos, A. Chiou, A. Mylona. Detection and ιdentification of simple phenolics in Pistacia Lentiscus resin, Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies, 2004, 27, 289.
8. A.C. Kaliora, A. Mylona, A. Chiou, D.G. Petsios, Ν.K. Andrikopoulos. Inhibition of group IVA cytosolic phospholipase A₂ by novel 2-oxoamides in vitro, in cells, and in vivo, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2004, 47, 3615.
9. G. Kokotos, D.A. Six, V. Loukas, T. Smith, V. Constantinou-Kokotou, D. Hadjipavlou-Litina, St. Kotsovolou, A. Chiou, C.C. Beltzner, E.A. Dennis.Bis-2-oxo amide triacylglycerol analogues: a novel class of potent human gastric lipase inhibitors, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2001, 66, 962.
10. S. Kotsovolou, A. Chiou, R. Verger, G. Kokotos. Synthesis of 2-oxo amide triacylglycerol analogues and study of their inhibition effect on pancreatic and gastric lipases, Chemistry – A European Journal, 2000, 6, 4211.

Andriana Kaliora

Lecturer in Foods and Human Nutrition

Education:

B.Sc. in Science of Dietetics – Nutrition, Department of the Science of Dietetics – Nutrition, Harokopio University (HUA), Greece, 1999

Ph.D. in Science of Dietetics – Nutrition, HUA, Greece, 2003

Research interests

Studies of the biologically drastic compounds of foods and natural products of the Mediterranean basin, antioxidant compounds, cell culture models to assess bioactivity of functional ingredients, in vitro and in vivo studies, and animal model application for the investigation of the potential activity of foods on prevention of degenerative diseases.

Contact details:

Office: 6

Tel.: 210 9549226

e-mail: akaliora@hua.gr

Selected publications:     

1. Kaliora AC, Kountouri AM, Karathanos VT Antioxidant properties of raisins (Vitis Vinifera L.). Journal of Medicinal Food 2009, 12(6): 1302-1309.

2. Kountouri AM, Kaliora AC, Koumbi L, Andrikopoulos NK.In vitro gastric cancer prevention by a polyphenol-rich extract from olives through induction of apoptosis. European Journal of Cancer Prevention 2009, 18(1):33-39.

3. Kaliora AC, Kountouri AM, Karathanos VT, Koumbi L, Papadopoulos NG, Andrikopoulos NK Effect of Vitis Vinifera L. from different origins in Greece in gastric cancer cell growth. Nutrition and Cancer 2008, 60(6):792-799.

4. Kountouri AM, Mylona A, Kaliora AC, Andrikopoulos NK. Bioavailability of olive drupe polyphenols. Impact on plasma antioxidant status. Phytomedicine 2007, 14: 659-667.

5. Kaliora AC, Stathopoulou MG, Triantafillidis JK, Dedoussis GVZ, Andrikopoulos NK Chios mastic treatment of patients with active Crohn's disease. World Journal of Gastroenterology 2007, 13: 748-753.

6. Kaliora AC, Stathopoulou MG, Triantafillidis JK, Dedoussis GVZ, Andrikopoulos NK.Alterations in the function of circulating mononuclear cells derived from patients with Crohn's disease treated with mastic. World Journal of Gastroenterology 2007, 13: 6031-6036.

7. Dedoussis GVZ, Kaliora AC, Psarras S, Chiou A, Mylona A, Papadopoulos NG, Andrikopoulos NK.Antiatherogenic effect of Pistacia lentiscus via GSH restoration and downregulation of CD36 mRNA expression. Atherosclerosis 2004, 174 (2): 293-303.

8. Andrikopoulos NK, Kaliora AC, Assimopoulou AN, Papageorgiou VP.Biological activity of naturally occurring resins, gums and pigments against the in vitro LDL oxidation. Phytotherapy Research 2003, 17: 501-507.

9. Kaliora AC, Mylona A, Chiou A, Petsios DG, Andrikopoulos NK. Detection and identification of simple phenolics in Pistacia lentiscus resin. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies 2004, 27: 289-300.

10. Andrikopoulos NK, Kaliora AC, Assimopoulou AN, Papageorgiou VP.Inhibitory activity of minor polyphenolic and non-polyphenolic constituents of olive oil against the in vitro LDL oxidation. Journal of Medicinal Food 2002, 5: 1-7.

Meropi Kontogianni

Lecturer in Clinical Nutrition

Education

BSc Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, 1998

PhD Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, 2004

Research interests

The contribution of dietary patterns in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

The role of adipocytokines in physiological and pathologic states, and their relation with dietary factors.

Contact details

Office:  2

Telephone number: +30 210 9549359

e-mail: mkont@hua.gr

Publications

1. Kontogianni MD, Farmaki ΑE, Vidra Ν,Sofrona S,Magkanari F, Yannakoulia M Associations between lifestyle patterns and BMI in a sample of Greek children and adolescents. J Am Dietet Assoc 2009 in press.
2. Kontogianni MD, Melistas L, Yannakoulia M, Malagaris I, Panagiotakos DB, Yiannakouris N. Association between dietary patterns and indices of bone mass in a sample of Mediterranean women.  Nutrition 2009 25(2):165-71.
3. Kontogianni MD, Vidra N, Farmaki AE, Koinaki S, Belogianni K, Sofrona S, Magkanari F, Yannakoulia M. Adherence rates to the Mediterranean diet are low in a representative sample of Greek children and adolescents. J Nutr 2008 138 1951-1956.
4. Yannakoulia M, Yiannakouris N, Melistas L, Fappa E, Vidra N, Kontogianni MD, Mantzoros C. Dietary factors associated with plasma high molecular and total adiponectin levels in apparently healthy women. Eur J Endocrinol 2008 159(4):R5-R10.
5. Yannakoulia M, Yiannakouris N, Melistas L, Kontogianni MD, Malagaris I, Mantzoros CS. A dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of whole-grain cereals and low-fat dairy products and low consumption of refined cereals is positively associated with plasma adiponectin levels in healthy women. Metabolism, 2008 57:824-30.
6. Yannakoulia M, Poulia KA, Mylona E, Kontogianni MD. Dropout and the effectiveness of a nutrition intervention in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: results from a pilot study. Rev Diabet Stud, 2007; 4(4): 216-20.
7. Kontogianni MD, Panagiotakos DB, Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C. Modelling dairy intake on the development of Acute Coronary Syndromes: the CARDIO2000 Study. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil 2006; 13(5): 791-7.
8. Kontogianni MD, Dafni UG, Routsias JG, Skopouli FN. Blood Leptin and Adiponectin as possible mediators of the relation between fat mass and BMD in perimenopausal women. J Bone Miner Res 2004; 19(4): 546-51.
9. Lee JH, Chan JL, Yiannakouris N, Kontogianni M, Estrada E, Seip R, Orlova C, Mantzoros CS. Circulating resistin levels are not associated with obesity or insulin resistance in humans and are not regulated by fasting or leptin administration: cross-sectional and interventional studies in normal, insulin-resistant, and diabetic subjects. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003; 88(10): 4848-56.
10. Gavrila A, Chan JL, Yiannakouris N, Kontogianni M, Miller LC, Orlova C, Mantzoros CS. Serum adiponectin levels are inversely associated with overall and central fat distribution but are not directly regulated by acute fasting or leptin administration in humans: cross-sectional and interventional studies. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2003; 88(10): 4823-31.

Faidon Magkos

 Education:

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD), Lipoprotein Metabolism, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece & Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, USA, 2008

Master in Science (MSc), Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece, 2004

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece, 2000

Areas of research:

Human nutrition and its association with health and disease.

Metabolic abnormalities in obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disorders.

Energy and substrate metabolism under normal and pathological conditions.

Regulation of lipoprotein metabolism.

Techniques for human metabolic investigation in vivo and translational research. 

Contact information:

e-mail: faimag@hua.gr

Bibliography (out of 92):

1.                  Magkos F, Wright DC, Patterson BW, Mohammed BS, Mittendorfer B.  Lipid metabolism response to a single, prolonged bout of endurance exercise in healthy young men. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism  2006, 290 (2): E355-362.

2.                  Magkos F, Patterson BW, Mohammed BS, Klein S, Mittendorfer B.  Women produce fewer but triglyceride-richer very low-density lipoproteins than men. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism  2007, 92 (4): 1311-1318.

3.                  Magkos F, Patterson BW, Mittendorfer B.  Reproducibility of stable isotope-labeled tracer measures of VLDL-triglyceride and VLDL-apolipoprotein B-100 kinetics. Journal of Lipid Research  2007, 48 (5): 1204-1211.

4.                  Fabbrini E, Mohammed BS, Magkos F, Korenblat K, Patterson BW, Klein S.  Alterations in adipose tissue and hepatic lipid kinetics in obese men and women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Gastroenterology  2008, 134 (2): 424-431.

5.                  Magkos F, Tsekouras YE, Prentzas KI, Basioukas KN, Matsama SG, Yanni AE, Kavouras SA, Sidossis LS.  Acute exercise-induced changes in basal VLDL-triglyceride kinetics leading to hypotriglyceridemia manifest more readily after resistance than endurance exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology  2008, 105 (4): 1228-1236.

6.                  Magkos F.  Basal very low-density lipoprotein metabolism in response to exercise: mechanisms of hypotriacylglycerolemia. Progress in Lipid Research  2009, 48 (3-4): 171-190. Review.

7.                  Magkos F, Yannakoulia M, Chan JL, Mantzoros CS.  Management of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modification. Annual Review of Nutrition  2009, 29: 223-256. Review.

8.                  Fabbrini E, Magkos F, Mohammed BS, Pietka T, Abumrad NA, Patterson BW, Okunade A, Klein S.  Intrahepatic fat, not visceral fat, is linked with metabolic complications of obesity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America  2009, 106 (36): 15430-15435.

9.                  Fabbrini E, Tamboli RA, Magkos F, Marks PA, Eckhauser AW, Richards WO, Klein S, Abumrad NN.  Surgical removal of omental fat does not improve insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk factors in obese adults. Gastroenterology  2010, 139 (2): 448-455.

10.              Magkos F.  Exercise and fat accumulation in the human liver. Current Opinion in Lipidology  2010, 21 (6): 507-517. Review.

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George Papanikolaou

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD),  Genetic Basis of Hereditary Hemochromatosis in Greeks, First Department of Medicine, School of Medicine University of Athens, Athens 2003.

Specialist in Internal Medicine, Department of Pathophysiology & First Department of Medicine,  School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens 2001.

Medical Degree,  School of Medicine, Democritian University of Thrace, 1991.

Areas of research

Iron metabolism in humans. Genetics of iron metabolism diseases and hereditary anemias.

Contact

e-mail: georgepapani@gmail.com

Building C, Office: 2

Bibliography (7 out of 21)

1. Gkouvatsos K, Papanikolaou G, Pantopoulos K. Regulation of iron transport and the role of transferrin. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2011 Nov 4.

2. Kattamis A, Papassotiriou I, Palaiologou D, Apostolakou F, Galani A, Ladis V, Sakellaropoulos N, Papanikolaou G. The effects of erythropoetic activity and iron burden on hepcidin expression in patients with thalassemia major. Haematologica. 2006 Jun;91(6):809-12.

3. Papanikolaou G, Chandrinou H, Bouzas E, Contopoulos-Ioannidis D, Kalotychou V, Prentzas K, Lilakos K, Asproudis I, Palaiologou D, Premetis E, Papassotiriou I, Sakellaropoulos N. Hereditary hyperferritinemia cataract syndrome in three unrelated families of western Greek origin caused by the C39 > G mutation of L-ferritin IRE. Blood Cells Mol Dis. 2006 Jan-Feb;36(1):33-40.

4. Papanikolaou G, Samuels ME, Ludwig EH, MacDonald ML, Franchini PL, Dube MP, Andres L, MacFarlane J, Sakellaropoulos N, Politou M, Nemeth E, Thompson J, Risler JK, Zaborowska C, Babakaiff R, Radomski CC, Pape TD, Davidas O,Christakis J, Brissot P, Lockitch G, Ganz T, Hayden MR, Goldberg YP. Mutations in HFE2 cause iron overload in chromosome 1q-linked juvenile hemochromatosis. Nat Genet. 2003 Nov 30.

5. Roetto A*, Papanikolaou G*, Politou M, Alberti F, Girelli D, Christakis J, Loukopoulos D, Camaschella C. Mutant antimicrobial peptide hepcidin is associated with severe juvenile hemochromatosis.Nat Genet. 2003 Jan;33(1):21-2 (*These authors contributed equally to this work)

6. Papanikolaou G, Tzilianos M, Christakis JI, Bogdanos D, Tsimirika K, MacFarlane J, Goldberg YP, Sakellaropoulos N, Ganz T, Nemeth E. Hepcidin in iron overload disorders. Blood. 2005 May 15;105(10):4103-5.

7. Papanikolaou G, Politou M, Terpos E, Fourlemadis S, Sakellaropoulos N, Loukopoulos D. Hereditary hemochromatosis: HFE mutation analysis in Greeks reveals genetic heterogeneity. Blood Cells Mol Dis. 2000 Apr;26(2):163-8.

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