Prof. Eleni Efthimiadou, Gold Nanoparticle synthesis for bioaplication, Best Researcher Award

 Professor at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

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🌟Summary

Prof. Eleni Efthimiadou is an Associate Professor in Bioinorganic and Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has a distinguished career with significant contributions to nanotechnology, cancer treatment, and environmental protection. Prof. Efthimiadou is an esteemed evaluator for several research foundations and actively participates in various international scientific committees and COST Actions. Her research has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious L’OrĂ©al-UNESCO Award for Women in Science.

🎓Education

  • PhD in Nanoscale Functionalities for Targeted Delivery of Biopharmaceutics, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, Greece.
  • MSc in Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
  • BSc in Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor (2021 – Present): Bioinorganic and Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, NKUA, Greece.
  • Assistant Professor (2017 – 2021): Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, NKUA, Greece.
  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2014 – 2017): Various research projects at the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, Greece, focusing on solar collectors, antifouling coatings, and drug delivery systems.
  • PhD Candidate (2007 – 2009): Research in MRI contrast agents and paramagnetic organometallic compounds at the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR Demokritos, Greece.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Efthimiadou’s research spans bioinorganic and inorganic chemistry, with a particular focus on nanotechnology for medical and environmental applications. Her work includes developing novel nanocarriers for targeted cancer therapy, innovative antifouling paints, and magnetic nanofluids for atherosclerosis treatment. She is also involved in projects that aim to advance heat transfer fluids for solar energy systems and explore the theranostic applications of nanomaterials.

đź“– Publication Top Noted

A Novel Epigenetic Strategy to Concurrently Block Immune Checkpoints PD-1/PD-L1 and CD155/TIGIT in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    • Authors: Assal, R.A., Elemam, N.M., Mekky, R.Y., Fahmy, S.A., Youness, R.A.
    • Journal: Translational Oncology
    • Volume: 45
    • Pages: 101961
    • Year: 2024

Amino acid driven synthesis of gold nanoparticles: A comparative study on their biocompatibility

    • Authors: Theodosiou, M., Chalmpes, N., Gournis, D., Thomaidis, N.S., Efthimiadou, E.K.
    • Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
    • Volume: 319
    • Pages: 129260
    • Year: 2024

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Selectively Targeting Melanoma Cells In Vitro by Inducing DNA Damage via H2AX Phosphorylation and Hindering Proliferation through ERK Dephosphorylation

    • Authors: Prokopiou, D.E., ChillĂ , A., Margheri, F., Laurenzana, A., Efthimiadou, E.K.
    • Journal: Pharmaceutics
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 527
    • Year: 2024

177Lu-Labeled Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Functionalized with Doxorubicin and Bevacizumab as Nanobrachytherapy Agents against Breast Cancer

    • Authors: Salvanou, E.-A., Kolokithas-Ntoukas, A., Prokopiou, D., Avgoustakis, K., Bouziotis, P.
    • Journal: Molecules
    • Volume: 29
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1030
    • Year: 2024

Novel Hybrid Silver-Silica Nanoparticles Synthesized by Modifications of the Sol-Gel Method and Their Theranostic Potential in Cancer

    • Authors: Nikolopoulou, S.G., Kalska, B., Basa, A., Papadopoulou, A., Efthimiadou, E.K.
    • Journal: ACS Applied Bio Materials
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: 5235–5251
    • Year: 2023
Eleni Efthimiadou | Gold Nanoparticle synthesis for bioaplication | Best Researcher Award

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