Vasiliki Gretsi

Vasiliki Gretsi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at European University Cyprus's School of Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2006) and a Biology degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2001).

Her research focuses on molecular oncology, specifically the mechanisms of cancer metastasis, cell adhesion dynamics, and the roles of proteins like RSU-1, ILK, and GDF-15 in breast cancer and glioblastoma progression. She employs molecular biology techniques, 3D in vitro models, and clinical sample validation to investigate therapeutic targets.

Her recent work (2019–2020) demonstrates a consistent focus on metastasis regulation through proteins like RSU-1 and GDF-15, with applications in breast cancer and glioblastoma treatment. Research themes include cytoskeletal dynamics, gene silencing effects, and biomarker discovery.

Scientific Awards:

• EASL Sheila Sherlock Post-Doc Fellowship (2012-2014)
• International Liver Congress Travel Award (2012)
• University of Pittsburgh Yellow Ribbon Honoree (2006)
• Stephen L. Phillips Scientific Achievement Award (2005)
• ASIP Trainee Travel Award (2004)

She leads/co-leads research projects including pharmaceutical plant analysis (2021–2024) and metastasis studies. Editorial roles include organizing special issues for Life and International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Institutional service includes membership in the Bioethics Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.