Nicos Grigoriadis

Dr. Nicos Grigoriadis is a Visiting Professor of Neurology at the School of Medicine, University of Cyprus. He holds a Medical Degree (1989) and a PhD in Medicine (1996) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His career includes postdoctoral fellowships at Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel) and a sabbatical at Vienna University's Brain Research Institute (Austria). His research focuses on neurodegenerative mechanisms in multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, and neuroimmunology.

Education:

• M.D., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1989)
• Ph.D. in Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1996)

Research Interests:

• Mechanisms of multiple sclerosis pathogenesis
• Neuromuscular development and therapy
• Role of Nogo receptor complexes in neurodegeneration
• Clinical assessment tools for neurological symptoms

Key Research Contributions: His work explores cellular therapies targeting MS, long-term effects of MS medications, and neurobiological pathways in autoimmune encephalomyelitis.

Grants & Projects:

• Neural Stem Cell Transplantation in EAE (Greek Research & Technology Grant, 2001)
• Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Transplantation in Stroke (EU & Greek Ministry Grant, 2004)
• Modifier Genes in MS Severity (Cyprus Research Foundation, 2012)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving stem cell therapy and neuroimmunology research.