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Olga Tzortzatou-Nanopoulou is a lawyer at the Supreme Court and has served as an in-house lawyer at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA) since 2007. Her roles include: Contractual negotiation for intellectual property and regulatory compliance (GDPR) Principal Investigator of the Technology Transfer Office Member of the Ethics and Deontology Committee at BRFAA She has been a visiting lecturer at the following universities since 2015: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Medical and Biology Schools) Democritus University of Thrace University of Nicosia Panteion University Her research interests encompass: Bioethics Biomedical Law Research Ethics Intellectual Property Law Data Protection Law Dr. Tzortzatou-Nanopoulou has contributed to European research as: Legal & Ethics Scientific Advisor for EU projects: B3Africa, SiENNA, ToAition, MiniNo, B1MG, EATRIS, STRATEGY-CKD, SYSCID Principal Investigator for projects: B1MG, SciBioEU External ethics expert for the European Research Council (ERC) and the European Commission DG Research & Innovation She is actively involved in: Scientific Boards and ELSI working groups in European Infrastructures Bioethics Committees in Greek Institutions and Academia

• Bioethics
• Biomedical Law
• Research Ethics
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Elena Riza is a Professor and Public Health Specialist at the Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Her roles include coordinating and teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as 'Occupational, Environmental and Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Management.' She focuses on epidemiology, public health policy, and global health crises, particularly addressing vulnerable populations like refugees and migrants. Educational background: Master’s in Public Health (University of Dundee), PhD in Epidemiology (LSHTM), and additional certificates in Forced Migration (University of Oxford), Health in Humanitarian Crises (LSHTM), and Bioethics (Johns Hopkins University). She teaches epidemiology, global health, and research methodology across multiple programs. Research interests center on migrant/refugee healthcare access, health equity, disaster medicine, and occupational/environmental risk assessment. She leads projects such as the Mig-HealthCare initiative to reduce health disparities among migrants in Europe. Her work spans telemedicine sustainability, pandemic response strategies, and environmental health interventions. Publications emphasize refugee healthcare utilization, pandemic policy, and health equity. She actively contributes to humanitarian actions, serves on Médecins Sans Frontières, and reviews for scientific journals. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications to improve population health outcomes globally.

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
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Vantsos Miltiadis is a Professor at the School of Social Theology & Christian Culture , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, currently active in research and teaching. He works in the Faculty of Theology building (Office 404) and teaches courses like Christian Ethics and Bioethics. His research focuses on intersections of theological doctrine with bioethical and social dilemmas.

• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• Social Ethics
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Alexandre Erler is a philosopher at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition, focusing on the ethical implications of transformative technologies like human enhancement, artificial intelligence, and genome editing. He also works in neuroethics and psychiatry ethics, particularly regarding mental disorders such as ADHD. University of Oxford (PhD in Philosophy, 2013) His research explores ethical frameworks for biotechnological advancements, emphasizing the need for robust governance in areas like brain organoid transplantation, epigenetic military applications, and AI development. A recurring theme in his work is the critique of rigid conceptual distinctions in bioethics, such as the treatment-enhancement dichotomy. Recent publications address consciousness ethics in brain organoids, AI's societal risks, and epigenetic military uses. He advocates for balanced regulatory approaches that acknowledge both potential benefits and ethical pitfalls, as seen in his commentaries on global health policies and technological governance. Erler has presented at international workshops on genome editing, aging ethics, and neuro-interventions, including at the 13th World Congress of Bioethics. His work bridges theoretical ethics with practical policy recommendations, often engaging with debates about fairness, authenticity, and the human condition in an era of rapid technological change.

• Bioethics
• Neuroethics
• Philosophy of Technology
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PEPES EVANGELOS is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Theology and Christian Culture , School of Theology , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki . He teaches Christian Pedagogy , Educational Psychology , and Religious Education courses, with a focus on pedagogical methods and ethical integration in multicultural contexts. Research Interests Christian Pedagogy Didactics of Religious Education History of Religious Education ICT and Religious Education Religious Identity and Otherness Religious Tourism Scientific Output Trends His recent publications emphasize AI in education (ethics and pedagogy), religious literacy in Greece, bioethics (e.g., surrogacy), and peacebuilding through religious curricula. He explores intersections between Christian humanism and technology, and investigates historical educational policies in Greece and Western Thrace. Additional Roles He contributes to the department’s five institutionalized research laboratories, two thematic networks-centers, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work often addresses public sphere engagement and teacher training for religious diversity.

• Christian Pedagogy
• Religious Education
• History of Religious Education
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Dr. Antoine Harfouche serves as a MUR (Ministry of University and Research) Brain Gain Professor at Tuscia University and holds the position of Rector’s Delegate for Talent Valorization and Attraction. His academic appointments span multiple institutions: Teaching bioethics courses at Tuscia University Delivering lectures on creativity, innovation, and bioentrepreneurship at Tuscia University Instructing the same subjects at Sapienza University of Rome He maintains significant international engagement as an independent ethics expert for the European Research Council and external expert for the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions at the European Commission. His research bridges technology, ethics, and societal development with particular emphasis on responsible AI implementation and digital transformation in agriculture. Current leadership roles include Co-Chairing the 'Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies' conference at Sorbonne University (July 2023) and serving on the Scientific Committee for Stockholm University's 'International Conference on Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Management' (November 2023).

• Bioethics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainable Societies
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Professor Miltiadis Vantsos is a faculty member at the Department of Social Theology and Christian Culture, School of Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic work focuses on Christian ethics, bioethics, and their intersections with medical, social, and ecological issues. Research Interests : Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Social Ethics, Ecological Ethics. Teaching : Courses include Bioethics, Orthodox Bioethics, Social Ethics, and Church-World relations. His research explores ethical dilemmas in life sciences, war, and human dignity, often through Orthodox theological frameworks. Recent publications analyze Mediterranean bioethics, cross-cultural attitudes toward euthanasia, and the influence of regional traditions on moral discourse. Professor Vantsos has contributed to interdisciplinary conferences, including a 2018 symposium on surrogacy, honoring his late father, Professor Christos Vantsos. His work bridges theological scholarship with contemporary scientific and social challenges.

• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• Social Ethics
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Professor Konstantinos Christodoulou serves as Dean of the NKUA School of Law and holds the rank of Professor of Civil Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is also a member of the Greek Data Protection Authority and has served as an attorney for the Greek State at the European Court of Justice. His academic career includes roles from Adjunct Professor (1999) to Full Professor (2016), with teaching responsibilities covering General Civil Law, E-Commerce Law, and EU-Private Law methodologies. He has authored over 70 publications, including monographs on Data Protection, Electronic Juridical Acts, and Civil Partnership Law. Born in Athens (1962), he earned top scholarships throughout his studies at the University of Athens Law School, graduating with first-class honours. Holds doctorates in both Law (1998) and Philosophy (2010). Expertise spans Digital Law, Civil Obligations, and Bioethics. Served on legislative committees adapting Greek law to EU directives on electronic signatures and commerce. International collaborations include research at LMU Munich and Frankfurt University, presenting at SECOLA conferences and EU legal initiatives. Research focuses on modernizing civil law frameworks for digital environments, balancing privacy rights with contractual freedoms. His work on personal data protection and electronic transactions has shaped Greek legal practices. Recent contributions address issues like civil partnership dissolution, liability for sports incidents, and bioethical dilemmas in medical autonomy. Academic leadership includes deanship since 2016 and roles in the National Human Rights Commission. His pedagogical contributions span undergraduate and postgraduate programs, emphasizing legal methodology and EU harmonization efforts.

• Civil Law
• Contract Law
• Data Protection Law
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Spyridon Vlachopoulos is a Professor of Public Law at the Law School of the University of Athens. His expertise spans Constitutional Law, Fundamental Rights, Political and Constitutional History, and Administrative Law. He holds a PhD from the University of Munich (1995) and has authored over a dozen influential books and articles. Currently, he serves as an attorney specializing in Public Law litigation before the Council of State, a member of the Greek Data Protection Authority, and President of the Commission for the Assessment of the Quality of the Law-Making Process. Education: Bachelor's Degree, University of Athens (1995) PhD in Public Law, University of Munich (1996) Research interests focus on constitutional dynamics, fundamental rights protections, legal history, and data privacy. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in administrative and constitutional law. Professional Activities: Member of Greek Data Protection Authority President of Law-Making Quality Commission Legal Advisor to European Public Law Organization Advisor to multiple legislative committees Publications span constitutional theory, historical legal analysis, and modern legal challenges like data privacy and biotechnology regulation. His writing demonstrates deep engagement with both national and transnational legal frameworks.

• Constitutional Law
• Fundamental Rights
• Political and Constitutional History
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Dr. Ekaterini N. Iliadou is an Associate Professor of Public and Administrative Law at the Athens Law School, part of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a PhD from the University of Regensburg (Germany) and has expertise in Public Law, Administrative Law, EU Law, Energy Law, and Fundamental Rights. Her teaching spans undergraduate courses in General Administrative Law and Political Science, as well as postgraduate modules on Energy Law and Public Enterprises Law. Her research focuses on constitutional challenges in biomedical research, regulatory governance, and energy sector reforms. She has authored four books, including works on Energy Law and Public Enterprises, and has published extensively in Greek, German, French, and English. Professionally, she advises public and private entities on administrative and energy law matters and serves as a legal advisor to the EPLO (an international organization) and its Board of Publications. She is fluent in Greek, English, German, and French.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• EU Law
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Venetia Kantsa is a Professor at the University of the Aegean in the Department of Social Anthropology and History. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London (2001), and has taught at the University of the Aegean since 2001. She is the Director of the Laboratory of Family and Kinship Studies and served as the Principal Investigator for the (In)FERCIT research project (2012-2015) on assisted reproduction in Greece. Ph.D. in Anthropology, London School of Economics and Political Science (2001) M.A. in Social Anthropology, University of the Aegean (1995) B.A. in Philosophy, University of Ioannina (1987) Her research focuses on anthropology of kinship , gender and sexuality , queer theory , and assisted reproduction . She has published extensively on same-sex families, motherhood, and the sociology of medical technologies. Her recent work explores the intersection of reproductive technologies , law , and religion in Greece. As an expert evaluator for European research programs (FP7, Horizon), she contributes to policy discussions on family and reproductive technologies. She has taught as a visiting scholar at the University of Barcelona, American University of Beirut, and University of Cyprus, and is a member of the ReproSoc advisory board at the University of Cambridge.

• Anthropology of Kinship
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Queer Theory
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Aglaia Chatjouli is an Assistant Professor (tenured) at the Department of Social Anthropology and History, University of the Aegean. Her work focuses on the anthropology of health, body studies, and biosociality. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of the Aegean (2009) and prior degrees in Molecular Cell Biology (King’s College London) and Human Biology (University of Oxford). She has extensive experience in research projects addressing topics like thalassaemia, infertility, and medically assisted reproduction. Her teaching includes courses on the anthropology of health, global health, and climate change impacts on health. Education: B.Sc. Molecular Cell Biology, King’s College London (1996) M.Sc. Human Biology, University of Oxford (1997) Ph.D. Social Anthropology, University of the Aegean (2009) Her research explores intersections between biology, culture, and health, with a focus on reproductive technologies, genetic disorders (e.g., thalassaemia), and the politics of health equity. She has contributed to projects such as (In)FERCIT on assisted reproduction and the Hellenic Open University’s mental health guide for refugees. She has lectured internationally, including at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens’ international health program. Grants and collaborations include the EU-funded (In)FERCIT project (2013–2015) and work on cross-cultural healthcare mediation funded by the European Fund for Third-Country Nationals (2011–2012). She is affiliated with research labs at the University of the Aegean, including the Ethnography Lab and the Language History Lab.

• Anthropology of Health
• Medical Anthropology
• Body Studies
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Associate Professor of Gene Technology in Farm Animals at the Department of Animal Science, Agricultural University of Athens since 2010. Holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from Imperial College London (2002). Prior to her academic role, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Imperial College London (2001-2007) and UCL (2007), focusing on immunobiology and molecular genetics. She served as a scientific advisor to the Hellenic National Bioethics Commission from 2007 to 2010. Education: BSc in Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens (1996) PhD in Biological Sciences, Imperial College London (2002) Research Focus: Genomic and transcriptomic studies of farm animals to elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying productive traits (e.g., milk yield, body weight), population genetics of indigenous breeds (sheep, horses), and applications of genetic technologies in animal breeding. Recent work emphasizes sustainable feed alternatives and lipid metabolism regulation in livestock. Laboratory Affiliation: Laboratory of Animal Breeding & Husbandry at the Agricultural University of Athens.

• Animal Genetics
• Genomics and Transcriptomics
• Population Genetics
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Dr. Ariadne Loukia Hayer-Theodoridou is an Associate Professor of Genetic Technology in Farm Animals at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from Imperial College London (2002) and has extensive postdoctoral experience in immunobiology and molecular genetics at Imperial College London (2001–2007) and University College London (2007). Her academic career includes roles as a scientific associate at the Hellenic National Bioethics Commission (2007–2010) and as an Assistant Professor (2010–2022) before her current appointment. She coordinates the Erasmus+ program and serves on multiple ethics and evaluation committees at AUA and the Pasteur Institute. Her research focuses on molecular genetics, genomics, and transcriptomics applied to livestock, particularly in understanding genetic mechanisms underlying productive traits in farm animals and genetic characterization of domestic breeds. She has pioneered studies on Greek sheep and horse breeds, emphasizing conservation and adaptive genetics. Recent publications emphasize dietary impacts on animal products, genomic analyses of production traits, and functional genomics in poultry and dairy systems. Her work bridges basic science with agricultural applications, addressing challenges in sustainable livestock management. Laboratory affiliations: Animal Breeding & Husbandry Lab, General & Special Animal Crafts Workshop. Teaching: Courses on genetic technology in farm animals and related disciplines.

• Molecular Genetics
• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
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Αίγλη Χατζούλη is a permanent Assistant Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of the Aegean’s Department of Social Anthropology and History. She specializes in the intersection of biological and cultural studies, focusing on health anthropology, reproductive technologies, and the sociopolitical dimensions of biotechnology. Education: BSc in Molecular-Cellular Biology (King’s College London, 1996), MSc in Human Biology (University of Oxford, 1997), PhD in Social Anthropology (Aegean University, 2009). Her research explores the cultural construction of health, infertility, and assisted reproduction, with a focus on Greece’s thalassemia crisis and its social implications. Research interests include bioethics, health policy, and the interplay between medicine and culture. She has conducted extensive studies on public perceptions of biotechnology, medicalization of the body, and the ethical challenges of assisted reproductive technologies. Her publications analyze the cultural narratives surrounding health, genetics, and reproductive rights, often bridging anthropology with policy advocacy. Key projects include work on fertility tourism, donor gamete use, and the psychosocial support of refugees. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Ethnography Lab for Language Studies and the History Lab at the Aegean University.

• Medical Anthropology
• Reproductive Health
• Bioethics
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