Yiannakouris Nikos

Dr. Yiannakouris Nikos is an Associate Professor at Harokopio University's Department of Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Microbiology. His research focuses on endocrinology, metabolism, and the interplay between genetics, diet, and chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and obesity. He leads studies on dietary interventions (e.g., the Mediterranean diet) for managing conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and improving fertility outcomes through nutritional strategies.

Education: BSc in Biology (University of Patras, 1986) and PhD in Physiology (University of Patras, 1993). His work bridges clinical and population-based research, with emphasis on gene-nutrient interactions and public health implications.

Key research themes include: hormonal control of metabolism, genetic risk factors for chronic diseases, and the role of diet in cardiometabolic health. His studies often involve randomized clinical trials (e.g., the MIMOSA trial) to evaluate lifestyle interventions.

Recent work highlights the Mediterranean diet’s role in improving sleep apnea severity, reducing inflammation, and enhancing IVF success rates in non-obese women. He collaborates on large-scale epidemiological studies, such as the Greek EPIC cohort, to assess genetic and environmental risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.

Laboratory affiliations include the Harokopio University lab focusing on Functional Biology and Hormonal Control of Metabolism. He contributes to academic programs in nutrition, public health, and doctoral training.