Research Interests

  • Cancer
  • Cytotoxicity
  • Genetics
  • Radiotherapy
  • Cancer Autophagy
  • Cancer Metabolism

Funded Research Projects

  • InTechThrace. Integrated Technologies in Biomedical Research: Multilevel Biomarker Analysis in Thrace, Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (EPAnEK), co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and National Resources, grant no. MIS-5047285. Hosted by the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Research Associate.
  • Postdoc IKY. Tumor micro-environment and suppression of immunological response to breast cancer, Operational Programme “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning” in the context of the project “Reinforcement of Postdoctoral Researchers - 2nd Cycle” co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Social Fund - ESF), grant no. MIS-5033021. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Postdoctoral Fellow.
  • Postdoc IKY/Siemens. Blocking LDHA glycolytic pathway sensitizes glioblastoma cells to radiation and temozolomide, Siemens Programme “IKY Fellowships of Excellence for Postgraduate Studies in Greece” in the framework of the Hellenic Republic – Siemens Settlement Agreement. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Postdoctoral Fellow.
  • LPS14584 (Clinical Trial). A 24-week, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label, Parallel-group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Toujeo® and Tresiba® in Insulin-Naive Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus not Adequately Controlled with Oral Antidiabetic Drug(s) ± GLP-1 receptor agonist, funded by Sanofi S.A., study ID LPS14584. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Research Associate.
  • CARRE. Personalized patient empowerment and shared decision support for cardiorenal disease and comorbidities, European Union 7th Framework Programme, grant agreement no. 611140. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Postdoctoral Researcher.
  • Metaboli-CA. Targeting tumor stroma and cancer cell metabolic co-operation for Lung Cancer Therapy, GSRT/ARISTEIA-II, Greek NSRF, no. 4046. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Technician.
  • TALK. Targeting autophago-lysosomal kinetics for the treatment of cancer and the prevention of anti-cancer therapy toxicities, GSRT/ARISTEIA-I, Greek NSRF, no. 520. Hosted by the School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Role: Research Technician.