Eleni Konsolaki

Eleni Konsolaki is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the American College of Greece (ACG), affiliated with the Frances Rich School of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She joined ACG in 2015 and teaches courses such as Psychologists as Researchers, Analysis of Behavioral Data, and History of Psychology. Her research focuses on the biological underpinnings of cognitive functions, supported by grants from the Onassis and Propondis Foundations, as well as the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY). Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized by the University of Athens.

• Education:
  • BSc in Psychology, University of Athens
  • MSc in Cognitive Science, University of Athens
  • MSc in Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business
  • PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens

Her research explores neurobiological mechanisms in cognitive aging, neuropsychiatric disorders, and ALS. Collaborations include the Psychiatric Clinic at Sotiria General Hospital and her role as Neuroscience Curator at the Athens Science Festival since 2014. Notable achievements include awards from the University of Athens and multidisciplinary studies on video games' cognitive impacts, nicotinic receptor roles in fear conditioning, and ALS mouse models.

• Key Collaborations:
  • Psychiatric Clinic, Sotiria General Hospital
  • Athens Science Festival (Neuroscience Curator)

Her publications span from molecular neuroscience to behavioral studies, emphasizing translational research and public engagement in science.