MICHAIL GEORGE, Associate Professor

Department of Obstetrics - Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Rion, 26504, Greece Obs/Gynae Outpatients, Ground Floor, Patras University Hospital

gmichail@upatras.gr

Office hours

Summary of Curriculum Vitae

Mr George Michail MD PhD received his Medical Degree from the Medical School of the Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He trained in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the Patras University Hospital, Greece, receiving the Obstetrician-Gynecologist title in 2005. In 2006, he started his Subspecialty Training in Dublin, Ireland, as Clinical Research Fellow in the Obs/Gynae Department of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and trained in Colposcopy close to Professor Walter Prendiville (LLETZ procedure inventor), he was then accredited with the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (B.S.C.C.P.) Diagnosis & Treatment Diploma following exams. Later, in 2007 he presented his PhD Thesis at Patras University Medical School. Qualified as a B.S.C.C.P. Trainer in Colposcopy since 2015, he has successfully submitted audit for several re-accreditation rounds, while also attending numerous B.S.C.C.P. “Training the Trainers” seminars. Since 2010 he has established and operated as the lead colposcopist and surgeon the Dysplasia/Colposcopy Outpatient Clinic in Patras University Hospital, a division servicing numerous patient referrals from Southwestern Greece.

His current placement is within the Academic staff of Patras University Medical School Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (2013, Senior Lecturer - 2020, Assistant Professor - 2024, Associate Professor), while also serving as Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the Obs/Gyne ward of Patras University Hospital, Rion, Greece. He has co-supervised to completion several PhD and MSc candidates.

His expertise focusses on Cervical Pathology, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening & prevention, cervical cancer elimination strategies,  self-sampling approaches for cervical screening, HPV latency and gynecologic oncology.

With a commitment to promoting HPV vaccination implementation and cervical cancer screening in Greece, he has participated in several expert scientific committees and educational webinars, besides delivering numerous invited related lectures in keynote national Congresses and venues since 2013. Being an active member of the Greek colposcopic society, he has contributed to the development of numerous national and multinational collaborative scientific protocols in HPV related disease, HPV vaccination, self-sampling approaches for cervical screening. He has also served for several years as an elected member of the Executive Board of the Hellenic Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (H.S.C.C.P.).

Undergraduate Courses

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Semester: 9th & 10th)
• Gynaecology - Obstetrics (Semester: 7th)
• Obstetrics – Gynaecology (Clinical Training) (Semester: 11th & 12th)

Postgraduate Courses

PARTICIPATION IN POSTGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMS

1. “Contraception & Gynecological Cancer”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Prenatal Care - Childbirth - Contraception” Academic Year 2016-17, organized by the Department of Medicine of the Democritus University of Thrace.

2. “Surveillance of Oncologic Patients during Pregnancy”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Maternal and Fetal Medicine” Academic Year 2020-21, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

3. “Diagnostic Approach to Precancerous Lesions of the Vagina”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Precancerous Diseases in Gynecology” Winter Semester Academic Year 2022-23, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

4. “Pharmaceutical & Surgical Treatment of Vulvar Precancerous Lesions”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Precancerous Diseases in Gynecology” Winter Semester Academic Year 2022-23, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

5. “Primary Prevention of Pre-Invasive Lesions of the Vagina-Vagina”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Precancerous Diseases in Gynecology” Spring Semester Academic Year 2022-23, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

6. “Diagnostic Approach to Vulvar Precancerous Lesions”, within the framework of the Postgraduate Program “Precancerous Diseases in Gynecology” Winter Semester Academic Year 2023-24, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

PARTICIPATION IN POST-EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

1. “Colposcopy of the lower genital tract”. Lecture within the framework of the Postgraduate Activities program of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of the Department of Medicine of the University of Thessaly, Academic Year 2012-3. November 14, 2013, Larissa.

2. “Cervical Cancer & HPV Vaccination”. Lecture within the framework of the Postgraduate Lectures program of the Pediatric Clinic of the University of Patras, Academic Year 2019-20. January 9, 2020, Patras.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES OF THE OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY CLINIC OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS

Faculty member in charge of organizing Postgraduate Courses for the Academic Years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Lectures:

1. “The natural history of HPV infection”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Patras, Academic Year 2011-2. February 7, 2012.

2. “The application of the HPV-DNA test in cervical cancer screening. Ally or opponent of the Pap test?” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2012-3. February 14, 2013.

3. “Therapeutic options for cervical preinvasive disease”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2012-3. February 26, 2013.

4. “New automated technologies in cervical colposcopic diagnosis” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2013-4. February 11, 2014.

5. “HPV-related morbidity” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2014-5. December 9, 2014.

6. “Vulvodynia” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2015-6. February 2, 2016.

7. “Cervical screening in vaccinated populations”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2016-7. May 23, 2017.

8. “HPV-related cervical biomarkers”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology,  Academic Year 2017-8. December 12, 2017.

9. “Ages of initiation and termination of secondary prevention of cervical cancer”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2018-9. January 8, 2019.

10. “Vulvovaginitis”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2019-20. January 16, 2020.

11. “Sexually Transmitted Diseases”. ” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2019-20. January 21, 2020.

12. “Scoring Systems for the Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Ovarian Cysts”. ” - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2020-21. January 14, 2021.

13. “New Algorithms of the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (A.S.C.C.P.) – Management of women with abnormal screening results according to individualized risk assessment”.  - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Academic Year 2020-21. March 18, 2021.

14. “Cervical Cancer Screening – Recent Developments in Greece”.  - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2022-23. December 13, 2022.

15. “Current Literature Review on the Use of HPV DNA & Other HPV-Related Biomarkers”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2023-24. October 24, 2023.

16. “Management of Cervical Pathology in Menopause”. - Continuing Medical Education Program of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Academic Year 2024-25. December 3, 2024.

Selected Publications

Pubmed Indexed Publications:

1. Daponte N, Valasoulis G, Michail G, Magaliou I, Daponte AI, Garas A, Grivea I, Bogdanos DP, Daponte A. HPV-Based Self-Sampling in Cervical Cancer Screening: An Updated Review of the Current Evidence in the Literature. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Mar 8;15(6):1669. doi: 10.3390/cancers15061669.

2. Michail G, Karahaliou A, Skiadopoulos S, Kalogeropoulou C, Terzis G, Boniatis I, Costaridou L, Kourounis G, Panayiotakis G. Texture analysis of perimenopausal and post-menopausal endometrial tissue in grayscale transvaginal ultrasonography. British Journal of Radiology 2007; 80(956): 609-16. doi: 10.1259/bjr/13992649.

3. Daponte A, Michail G, Daponte AI, Daponte N, Valasoulis G. Urine HPV in the context of genital and cervical cancer screening – an update of current literature. Cancers 2021; 13(7), 1640. doi: 10.3390/cancers13071640.

4. Agorastos T, Chatzistamatiou K, Tsertanidou A, Mouchtaropoulou E, Pasentsis K, Kitsou A, Moysiadis T, Moschaki V, Skenderi A, Katsiki E, Aggelidou S, Venizelos I, Ntoula M, Daponte A, Vanakara P, Garas A, Stefos T, Vrekoussis T, Lymberis V, Kontomanolis E, Makrigiannakis A, Manidakis G, Deligeoroglou E, Panoskaltsis T, Decavalas G, Michail G, Kalogiannidis I, Koukoulis G, Zempili P, Halatsi D, Truva T, Piha V, Agelena G, Chronopoulou A, Vaitsi V, Chatzaki E, Paschopoulos M, Kaufmann A, Adonakis G, Hadzidimitriou A, Stamatopoulos K. Implementation of HPV-based cervical cancer screening combined with self-sampling using a midwifery network across rural Greece. The GRECOSELF study. Cancer Prev Res 2019; 12(10):701-10. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-19-0192.

5. Michail G, Smaili M, Vozikis A, Jelastopoulou E, Adonakis G, Poulas K. Female students receiving post-secondary education in Greece: the results of a collaborative human papillomavirus knowledge survey. Public Health. 2014; 128(12):1099-105. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.09.005.

6. Valasoulis G, Pouliakis A, Michail G, Kottaridi C, Spathis A, Kyrgiou M, Paraskevaidis E, Daponte A. Alterations of HPV-Related Biomarkers after Prophylactic HPV Vaccination. A Prospective Pilot Observational Study in Greek Women. Cancers (Basel). 2020; 12(5):1164. doi: 10.3390/cancers12051164.

7. Chatzistamatiou K, Vrekoussis T, Tsertanidou A, Moysiadis T, Mouchtaropoulou E, Pasentsis K, Kitsou A, Moschaki V, Ntoula M, Zempili P, Halatsi D, Truva T, Piha V, Agelena G, Daponte A, Vanakara P, Paschopoulos M, Stefos T, Lymberis V, Kontomanolis EN, Makrigiannakis A, Deligeoroglou E, Panoskaltsis T, Adonakis G, Michail G, Stamatopoulos K, Agorastos T. Acceptability of Self-Sampling for Human Papillomavirus-Based Cervical Cancer Screening. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2020; 29(11):1447-56. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2019.8258.

8. Michail G, Smaili M, Vozikis A, Jelastopoulou E, Adonakis G, Poulas K. Female students receiving post-secondary education in Greece: the results of a collaborative human papillomavirus knowledge survey. Public Health. 2014; 128(12):1099-105. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.09.005.

9. Xenaki D, Plotas P, Michail G, Poulas K, Jelastopulu E. Knowledge, behaviors and attitudes for human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention among educators and health professionals in Greece. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2020; 24(14):7745-52. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202007_22277.

10. Valasoulis G, Pouliakis A, Michail G, Daponte AI, Galazios G, Panagiotides IG, Daponte A. The influence of sexual behavior and demographic characteristics in the expression of HPV-related biomarkers in a colposcopy population of reproductive age Greek women. Biology (Basel) 2021; 10(8):713 doi: 10.3390/biology10080713.

11. Paraskevaidis E, Athanasiou A, Paraskevaidi M, Bilirakis E, Galazios G, Kontomanolis E, Dinas K, Loufopoulos A, Nasioutziki M, Kalogiannidis I, Athanasiadis A, Papanikolaou A, Vatopoulou A, Grimbizis G, Tsolakidis D, Daponte A, Valasoulis G, Gritzeli S, Michail G, Adonakis G, Paschopoulos M, Tsonis O, Anaforidou M-E, Batistatou A, Kyrgiou M and the HECPA (Hellenic Cervical Pathology Academic) group. Cervical pathology following HPV vaccination in Greece: A 10-year HeCPA observational cohort study. In Vivo 2020; 34(3):1445-9. doi: 10.21873/invivo.11927.

12. Androutsopoulos G, Styliara I, Zarogianni E, Lazurko N, Valasoulis G, Michail G, Adonakis G. The ErbB Signaling Network and Its Potential Role in Endometrial Cancer. Epigenomes. 2023 Oct 1;7(4):24. doi: 10.3390/epigenomes7040024.

Contribution in Books/Book Chapters:

1. Karahaliou A, Skiadopoulos S, Michail G, Kalogeropoulou C, Boniatis I, Kourounis G, Panayiotakis G, Costaridou L. Textyre Analysis for classification of endomtrial tissue in gray scale transvaginal ultrasonography. in "IFIP International Federation for Information Processing", Volume 204, Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, eds. Maglogiannis, I., Karpouzis, K., Bramer, M., (Boston: Springer), 2006, pp. 713-721.

2. Michail G. Endometrial Cancer – Diagnosis. Special Issue on "Endometrial Cancer: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment" Int J Clin Ther Diagn. S1:005 17-27 SciDoc Publishers, ISSN 2332-2926.

3. Androutsopoulos G, Karnabatidis D, Michail G, Decavalas G. Uterine artery embolization as an alternative to hysterectomy, in patients with uterine myomas. Approaches to hysterectomy, InTech 2015:35-47. ISBN 978-953-51-2199-2.

4. Pouliakis A, Margari N, Karakitsou E, Pergialiotis V, Valasoulis G, Michail G, Damaskou V, Panayiotides IG. Artificial Intelligence and Image Analysis for the Identification of Endometrial Malignancies: A Comparative Study. Book: “Quality Assurance in the Era of Individualized Medicine”. Editor: Anastasius S. Moumtzoglou. IGI Global Publishers, November 2019 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2390-2.ch005. ISBN13: 9781799823902.

5. Pouliakis A, Valasoulis G, Michail G, Salamalekis E, Margari N, Kottaridi C, Spathis A, Karakitsou E, Gouloumi AR, Leventakou D, Chrelias G, Nasioutziki M, Kyrgiou M, Dinas K, Paraskevaidis E, Chrelias Ch, Daponte A, Panayiotides IG. New Aspects and an Artificial Intelligence Approach for the Detection of Cervical Abnormalities in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era. Book: “Quality of Healthcare in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic” Εditors: Anastasius S. Moumtzoglou. IGI Global Publishers, December 2021 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9198-7.ch011. ISBN13: 9781799891987.

6. Androutsopoulos G, Styliara I, Zarogianni E, Michail G, Adonakis G. Is It Time to Reconsider the Clinical Role of ErbB Targeted Therapy in Endometrial Cancer? Book “Endometrial cancer. Current Epidemiology, Detection and Management” 2nd Edition, Editors: Samir A Farghaly. Series: Obstetrics & Gynecology Advances Nova Science Publishers, November 2022. DOI: 10.52305/XDFN1391. ISBN979-8-88697-405-8 (eBook).

7. Pouliakis A, Damaskou V, Margari N, Karakitsou E, Pergialiotis V, Valasoulis G, Michail G, Chrelias Ch, Chrelias G, Sioulas V, Gouloumi A, Koufopoulos N, Nifora M, Zacharatou A, Kalantaridou S, Panayiotides IG. Artificial Intelligence and Image Analysis for the Identification of Endometrial Malignancies: A Comparative Study. Book: “Research Anthology on Medical Informatics in Breast and Cervical Cancer” IGI Global Publishers (2023) (pp. 1-30). ISBN13: 9781668471364.

8. Magaliou I, Michail G, Papoutsis D, Daponte N, Truva T, Pouliakis A, Daponte A, Valasoulis G.: “Pharmacogenomics and Perinatal Morbidity – A Comprehensive Review of Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections” Book Chapter in "Convergence of Population Health Management, Pharmacogenomics, and Patient-Centered Care". Εditors: Anastasius S. Moumtzoglou. IGI Global Publishers (2024), DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3260-3, ISBN13: 9798369332603.

Guest Editor

1. Guest Ed.of Special Issue "Molecular Biology, Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Cancer": Journal Cancers (MDPI), https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers/special_issues/K833HC4847.

Selected Presentations

INVITED LECTURES FROM 2020 ONWARDS:

1. "HPV Vaccines", Lecture at the Conference "Women and Cancer, from prevention to treatment", organized by the Oncological Research Society (EOGE) and the Oncology Department of the Patras University Hospital (Hybrid conduct). Patras, October 9-10, 2020.

2. “HPV Vaccination – New Horizons”, Lecture at the Conference “Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology – Biomarkers – Colposcopy – Histology & Further Management – Case Presentation”, organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. (Web Conduct). Ioannina, October 30-November 1, 2020.

3. “The New Cervical Pathology Software and Risk Assessment Perspective”, Presentation at the Conference “Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology – Biomarkers – Colposcopy – Histology & Further Management – Case Presentation”, organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. (Web Conduct). Ioannina, October 30-November 1, 2020.

4. "Changing the prognostic model for cervical cancer", Lecture at the Conference "9th Panhellenic Conference HPV infection & related diseases", organized by the Hellenic Society for Research and Treatment of the Papilloma Virus (Web Conduct). Thessaloniki, May 28-30, 2021.

5. "Latest data on HPV vaccination", Lecture at the Conference "Latest developments in HPV & biomarkers in Obstetrics & Gynecology No 6", organized by the Women's Health Care Society of Greece in collaboration with the Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of the University of Thessaly. (Hybrid conduct). Larissa, October 22-24, 2021.

6. "HPV vaccination following conization", Lecture at the Seminar "The specialist knowledge next to the gynecologist and the woman", organized by the Colposcopy Dept.and the Lower Genital System Laser Applications Dept. of "MITERA" Maternity Hospital. (Hybrid conduct). Athens, October 23, 2021.

7. "New perspectives in the prevention of HPV-related diseases", Lecture at the Conference "Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology - Biomarkers - Colposcopy - Histology & Further Management - Presentation of Cases", organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. (Hybrid conduct). Ioannina, November 5-7, 2021.

8. “Modern Application of Cervical Pathology Software”, Presentation at the Conference “Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology – Biomarkers – Colposcopy – Histology & Further Management – Case Presentation”, organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. (Hybrid conduct). Ioannina, October 30-November 1, 2021.

9. "Preinvasive diseases of the vulva – Current guidelines", Lecture at the "Guidelines and reality: Dilemmas in Gynecological Oncology & Menopause" venue, organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept.of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Web Conduct). Thessaloniki, November 19-21, 2021.

10. "Natural history of HPV carcinogenesis - from the anorectal region to the oropharynx.", Lecture at the "Infections & Inflammations in Obstetrics - Gynecology" venue, organized by the Institute of Gynecological Oncology & Mammology in collaboration with the 2nd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept.of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Hybrid conduct). Thessaloniki, March 12, 2022.

11. "Application of colposcopic algorithms and scoring for quality assurance", Lecture at the "5th Panhellenic Scientific Conference of Obstetrics and Gynecology", organized by the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Greece, in collaboration with RCOG & EBCOG. Athens, September 8-11, 2022.

12. "HPV infection in childhood and adolescence", Lecture at the "7th Panhellenic Conference of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology", organized by the Hellenic Society of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. Patras, September 23-25, 2022.

13. "Cervical Cancer Screening - recent developments in Greece", Lecture at the "29th Special Session of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology", organized by the Hellenic Society of Obsterics & Gynecology. Larissa, October 7-9, 2022.

14. "New screening protocols for the prevention of cervical cancer in Europe and America", Lecture at the "3rd Panhellenic conference on diseases of the female lower genitourinary system and the anal area", organized by the Hellenic Society for the Study of Diseases of the Lower Genital of the Woman (EKGE). Athens, 21-23 October 2022.

15. "HPV vaccination for boys & girls, after initiation of coitarche or after conization", Lecture at the Scientific Conference: "Cervical Pathology", organized by the Dept. of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology IASO Maternity Hospital in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Athens, February 18, 2023.

16. “Cytology, HPV-DNA or mRNA for cervical screening? What is the ultimate advantage?", Lecture at the Conference "Problems and contradictions in modern Gynecological Oncology", organized by the Institute of Gynecological Oncology & Mammology in collaboration with the 2nd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept.of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki, March 17-19, 2023.

17. "HPV vaccination: safety and efficacy", Lecture at the "3rd Panhellenic Conference Present and Future in Oncology", organized by the Hellenic Society of Geriatric Oncology in collaboration with the Oncology Dept.of the Pathology Clinic of the University Hospital of Patras. Patras, June 9-11, 2023.

18. "Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and prevention of cervical cancer", Lecture at the "30th Special Session of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology", organized by the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology (EMGE). Patras, June 16-18, 2023.

19. “HPV vaccine - what's new?” Lecture in the “5th European Congress of the International Society of Infections in Obstetrics & Gynecology (5th ISIDOG)". Athens, Greece, October 19-22, 2023.

20. “The Anticipated Benefits of HPV Vaccination”, Lecture at the “Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology – Biomarkers – Colposcopy – Histology & Further Management – Case Presentation” Conference, jointly organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. Ioannina, October 20-22, 2023.

21. "Latest bibliographic data from the use of HPV DNA and related HPV biomarkers", Lecture at the Conference "Newest developments in HPV & biomarkers in Obstetrics & Gynecology No. 7", organized by the Women's Health Care Society of Greece in collaboration with the Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of University of Thessaly. Larissa, December 15-17, 2023.

22. "9valent HPV vaccine in Greece in 2023: Vaccinating boys and girls against HPV", Lecture at the Conference "Newest developments in HPV & biomarkers in Obstetrics & Gynecology No 7", organized by the Women's Health Care Society of Greece in collaboration with Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept.of the University of Thessaly. Larissa, December 15-17, 2023.

23. “HPV Vaccination: Latest data and indications", Lecture at the Scientific Conference: "Cervical pathology: HPV tests, biomarkers, algorithms, colposcopy & scoring system in screening and triage", organized by the Dept. of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology IASO Maternity Hospital. Athens, February 17, 2024.

24. "Management of cervical pathology in menopause: Prevention of unfavorable outcomes", Lecture at the Post-Training Conference "Prevention in Obstetrics and Gynecology", organized by the Institute of Gynecological Oncology & Mammology in collaboration with the 2nd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki, March 29-31, 2024.

25. "Burden of HPV-related diseases in the anorectal tract and their prevention through vaccination", Satellite Lecture at the "2nd Athens Coloproctology Meeting on Rectal and Anal Cancer", organized by the Greek Society of Coloproctology. Athens, April 5-6, 2024.

26. "HPV Vaccination: Update", Lecture at the Seminar "Basic Principles of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology", organized by the Hellenic Cervical Pathology Study Group HECPA and the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology under the auspices of the European Society of Colposcopy (EFC). Athens, April 12-13, 2024.

27. "Vaccination after CIN treatment", Lecture at the 16th Panhellenic Obstetrics-Gynecology Conference, organized by the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology (EMGE). Ioannina, June 13-16, 2024.

28. "Molecular testing of cervical cancer biomarkers in self-sampling samples", Lecture at the Conference "Developments & Latest Data in Prevention in Obstetrics & Gynecology" - "HPV & BIOMARKERS No8", organized by the Women's Health Care Society of Greece in collaboration with the Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of the University of Thessaly. Larissa, September 20-21, 2024.

29. "HPV vaccination: Current standing", Lecture in the "Public Health Issues-Anti-Cancer Society of Ioannina" section: of the Conference "Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy: Cytology - Biomarkers - Colposcopy - Histology & Further Management - Presentation of Cases", organized by H.S.C.C.P. & the HECPA Group, the Hellenic Society of Clinical Cytology and the Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy. Ioannina, October 17-20, 2024.

30. "HPV vaccine - Guidelines", Lecture at the Conference: "Guidelines & Reality - Dilemmas in the daily practice of obstetrics and gynecology", organized by the 3rd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki & the Medical Society of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki, November 1-3, 2024.

31. “CIN management – European & UK guidelines” Lecture at the "4th Panhellenic conference on diseases of the female lower genitourinary system and the anal area", which was organized by the Hellenic Society for the Study of Diseases of the Lower Genital of the Woman (EKGE). Athens, November 22-24, 2024.

32. “Cervical conization”, Lecture at the Postgraduate Conference “1st seminar on step-by-step surgical procedures in Obs and Gyn/Cornerstones in breast & pelvic surgery-tips and tricks”, organized by the Institute of Gynecological Oncology & Mammology in collaboration with the 2nd Obstetrics-Gynecology Dept. of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki, March 29-30, 2025.

33. “Cytology, Colposcopy, HPV test in menopause”, Speech at the Conference: “Basic Principles of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology/Basic Colposcopy Course”, which was organized by the Hellenic Cervical Pathology Study Group (HeCPA), Thessaloniki, April 11-12, 2025.

34. “HPV vaccination in women with previous disease – The NOVEL Trial”, Introduction to the Speech by Prof. Ms. Kyrgiou at the Conference: “Basic Principles of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology/Basic Colposcopy Course”, organized by the Hellenic Cervical Pathology Study Group (HeCPA), Thessaloniki, April 11-12, 2025.

35. “HPV vaccination of adult women and men aged 26-45: Is there an indication or not?”, Lecture at the “10th Panhellenic Conference on HPV Infection & Related Diseases”, organized by the Hellenic Society for Research and Treatment of Human Papillomavirus, Athens, May 23-25, 2025.

36. “What is the most appropriate age for completing the Screening (60/65/70/73);”, Lecture at the “10th Panhellenic Conference on HPV Infection & Related Diseases”, organized by the Hellenic Society for Research and Treatment of Human Papillomavirus, Athens, May 23-25, 2025.

37. “Elimination of cervical cancer: a feasible possibility or an exaggerated expectation?”, Lecture at the “5th Panhellenic Conference Present and Future in Oncology”, organized by the Hellenic Society of Geriatric Oncology in collaboration with the Oncology Department of the Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Patras, the Society for the Study of Solid Neoplasms (ESYN) and the Hellenic Collaborative Oncology Group (HeCOG), Patras, June 12-14, 2025.

38. “Treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia”, Lecture at the “31st Special Session of the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology”, organized by the Hellenic Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (EMGE), Kalamata, June 20-22, 2025.

 

PhD Theses Advisor

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS:

1. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Dissertation of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Elpiniki Chronopoulou: "The role of WNT b-catenin in early fetal development & miscarriages in the first trimester" (Department of Medicine, University of Patras 824/4-4- 2022); thesis was defended on May 3, 2022

2. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Dissertation of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Dimitra Mantzou: "The contribution of genetic and mental factors to the sexuality of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)" (Department of Medicine, University of Patras 840/17-10-2022); thesis was defended on March 18, 2023.

3. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Dissertation of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Efthymia Papakonstantinou: "The role of post-translational modifications of histones and DNA methylation in ovarian cancer" (Department of Medicine, University of Patras 877/6-11- 2024); thesis was defended on July 16, 2024.

4. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Dissertation of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist Mr. Theodoros Filindris: "The role of GnRH-a administration in the angiogenesis of endometriosis" (Department of Medicine, University of Patras 891/22-4-2024); thesis was defended on May 28, 2024.

5. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Thesis of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Evangelia Panagodimou: "Polycystic ovary syndrome and pregnancy: effect of hyperandrogenemia on placental function" (Rep. No. of the Department of Medicine, University of Patras 914/20-1-2025). Thesis was defended on February 13, 2025.

6. Member of the Examining Committee in the Doctoral Thesis of Midwife Ms. Angelliki Moutzouroulia: "The Impact of Infertility on the Mental Health of Women Undergoing In vitro Fertilization" (Department of Medicine, University of Patras, No. 924/5-5-2025). Thesis was defended on May 20, 2025.

MASTER THESES:

1. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of Pharmacist Ms. Afrodite Moumouri: "Preventive analgesic treatment in gynecological patients undergoing diagnostic colposcopy", in the framework of the Master's Degree in Clinical Pharmacy - Pharmacotherapy of the Department of Pharmacy of Patras University; this work was presented on December 5, 2016.

2. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Diploma Thesis of Nurse Practitioner Ms. Vasiliki Paloumpi: "Knowledge and opinions of the students of the University of Patras regarding the HPV virus", in the context of the Master's Program "Public Health" of the Department of Medicine of Patras University; this work was presented on February 9, 2017.

3. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of General Practitioner Mr. Dionysis Adraktas: "Overall evaluation of the screening program for cervical cancer 2011-2015 in the prefecture of Gastouni Health Center", within the framework of the Public Health Master's Degree of the Department of Medicine of Patras University; this work was presented on May 30, 2017.

4. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Dimitra Xenaki: "Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of teachers and health professionals, for the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)", within the framework of the "Public Health" Master's Program of the Department of Medicine of Patras University; this work was presented on February 8, 2018.

5. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of Midwife Ms. Georgia Papanikou: "Investigation of knowledge and attitudes of post-adolescent youths regarding sexually transmitted diseases and contraception in the area of Patras", within the framework of the "Public Health" Master's Program of the Department of Medicine of Patras University; this work was presented on October 18, 2019.

6. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of Midwife Ms.Maria Paraskevopoulou: “Assessment of the effect of curcumine in HPV-induced precancerous lesions”, in the framework of the interdisciplinary Postgraduate Study Program "Medicinal Chemistry: Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Products" of the Department of Chemistry of Patras University; this work was presented on August 30, 2021.

7. Member of the Examining Committee in the Master's Thesis of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Narges Shohreh Farsian “RCT with placebo for the evaluation of the efficacy of pulsed electomanetic field therapy in menstrual pain” in the Department of Pharmacy of Patras University (academic year 2021-2022); this work was presented on September 6, 2022.

8. Supervisor within the Three-Member Examining Committee in the Diploma Thesis of Obstetrician-Gynecologist Ms. Fygalia Nika “Vitamin D levels in the third trimester of pregnancy and association with prematurity and other pregnancy complications”; in the Department of Obstetrics of the University of West Attica (academic year 2023-2024); this work was presented on March 6, 2024.

Other Activities

INVOLVEMENT IN RECENT SCIENTIFIC VENUES OR WEBINARS:

1. “ASCCP Guidelines on the management of precancerous cervical pathology” Presentation in “The Thessaloniki Webinar on Guidelines of Gynecological Cancer management”, organized by the 2nd Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, February 19, 2022.

2. "The real disease burden of HPV-related diseases", Presentation at the 11th Meeting of the Hellenic HPV Society, in conjunction with the 3rd Conference of Implementation Support Agencies of the Strategy of World Health Organization for the elimination of cervical cancer in Greece.,Thessaloniki, June 10, 2023.

3. "Adult HPV vaccination", presentation in the PERCH Greek Action Plan, in the context of the 2025 European Week for cervical cancer prevention, organized by the 1st Health Prefecture of Attica, January 21, 2025.

4. Moderator in the 1st EFC Interactive Learning Webinar for Colposcopists 2025 "Long term outcomes following treatment of CIN: Obstetric Prematurity and Treatment Failures", February 12, 2025.

5. “Effectiveness of multi-ingredient Coriolus-versicolor-based vaginal gel in HPV positive Greek women younger and older than 40 years. A sub-analysis of PAPILOBS GR study”. Oral presentation #9306 in the 2025 Eurogin, Porto, Portugal, March 16-19, 2025.