Adamos Hadjipanayis

Adamos Hadjipanayis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Cyprus. He specializes in Pediatrics with a focus on infectious diseases, public health policy, and child healthcare systems. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Epilepsy in Children with Cerebral Palsy from the University of Athens Medical School (1999). He has been affiliated with Larnaca General Hospital since 1996, contributing to pediatric clinical practice and research.

Key research interests include pediatric UTI management, pneumococcal carriage in children, and environmental biomonitoring through projects like DEMOCOPHES. He has led studies on pediatric practices and perspectives regarding urinary tract infections and served as a coordinator for studies funded by organizations like GSK and the Life Programme.

• Awarded Greek Neurology Company Prize (1998)
• Recipient of Fulbright Scholarship for Pediatric Neurology Training (USA, 1997)
• Recognized for PCR-RFLP research on Rickettsia in Cyprus (1998)

Recent scholarly work emphasizes global pediatric health challenges, such as vaccine policies, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of conflicts like the Israel-Gaza war on child rights. He actively contributes to policy statements on vaping, digital health, and adolescent health issues through organizations like the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians (ECPCP).

His professional roles include academic consulting for medical councils and editorial committees, advocating for evidence-based practices in pediatric care. He has addressed overtreatment in pediatrics and promoted vaccination adherence through cross-European surveys.