Kaliora Andriana

Kaliora Andriana is an Associate Professor in Human Nutrition and Food at the Department of Dietetics-Nutrition, Harokopio University. Her research focuses on bioactive components of Mediterranean foods, antioxidant properties, and their role in preventing chronic diseases through cellular and animal models.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics-Nutrition, Harokopio University (1999)
• Doctoral Degree in Dietetics-Nutrition, Harokopio University (2003)

Her work explores mechanisms of action in functional foods, including polyphenol bioavailability, apoptosis induction, and lipid metabolism modulation. She has published extensively on topics like mastic gum's anti-atherogenic effects, olive drupe polyphenols, and grape-derived compounds in cancer prevention.

Notable research trends include:

• Examining Mediterranean diet components for chronic disease prevention
• Investigating antioxidant pathways in cardiovascular health
• Testing natural products in inflammatory bowel disease models
• Developing cellular and animal assays for bioactivity evaluation

Contact: Office 6, Tel. 210 9549226, Email: akaliora@hua.gr