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Team Members

Prof. George Chrousos

Prof. George Chrousos

Professor of Pediatrics and Endocrinology Emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the Athens University Medical School, Greece.

Prof. Chrousos is among the 250 most prominent clinical investigators in the world.

Prof. Andreas D. Flouris PhD

Prof. Andreas D. Flouris PhD

Professor in Physiology, University of Thessaly

Dr Andreas Flouris is a Professor of Physiology at the University of Thessaly and an Visiting Professor in Environmental Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is the scientist behind the recent strengthened legislation addressing occupational heat stress in Qatar, and is an expert scientist for the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Penzel

Prof. Dr. Thomas Penzel

Director of Research of the Interdisciplinary Sleep Medicine Centre at the Charité University Hospital, Berlin, Germany

Chair of the Sleep Medicine Committee of the ESRS

Dr. Kalliopi Georgakouli PhD

Dr. Kalliopi Georgakouli PhD

Assistant professor in Clinical nutrition and exercise in addictive disorders, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Thessaly

Dr Georgakouli is a Clinical Dietitian specialized in addictive disorders.

Prof. Khachatryan Sampson MD

Prof. Khachatryan Sampson MD

Chairman of the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Armenian National Institute of Health,
Armenia

Medical Director, Neurologist, Sleep Clinician, Center for Sleep and Movement Disorders
Somnus Neurology Clinic, Armenia

Dr. Ifigenia Giannopoulou PhD

Dr. Ifigenia Giannopoulou PhD

Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Sport and Health, Centre for Lifelong Health, University of Brighton, UK

Founder and the lead of the Nutrition, Behaviour and Mental Health (NBMH) research group

Prof. Mark D. Faries

Prof. Mark D. Faries

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M University

Member of the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. Ioan Hanes MD

Dr. Ioan Hanes MD

Physician - Nutritionist and Clinical Sexologist

Certified Nutritionist and Clinical Sexologist- Scientific Director of the European Lifestyle Medicine Certificate

Prof. Aleksandra Pikula, BSc. (Hon), MD, Dipl. ABPN (USA), ABLM

Prof. Aleksandra Pikula, BSc. (Hon), MD, Dipl. ABPN (USA), ABLM

Associate Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Toronto, Canada

Dr. Aleksandra Pikula is an Associate Professor of Medicine, a Clinician-Investigator at Krembil Brain Institute, Director of Stroke Neurology Research at UHN, Co-Director of Women's Neurology Fellowship at U of T and Founder of the EMBRACE Lifestyle Program for Optimal Brain Care & Stroke Prevention.

Prof. Yiannis Koutedakis

Prof. Yiannis Koutedakis

Professor Emeritus in Exercise Physiology at Thessaly University (Greece) and a visiting Professor at the University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Former President of the Exercise is Medicine - Greece movement.

Prof. Carlos Van Mieghem, MD, PhD, FESC

Prof. Carlos Van Mieghem, MD, PhD, FESC

Professor in Cardiology

Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium

Prof.  Alexia Papageorgiou BA, MSc, PhD

Prof. Alexia Papageorgiou BA, MSc, PhD

Professor in Medical Education and Clinical Communication

Chair of the Centre of Medical Education, University of Nicosia Medical School

Dr. Christina Yfanti PhD

Dr. Christina Yfanti PhD

Marie Curie Individual Fellowship Research Fellow at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr Yfanti is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Physical Activity Research (CFAS), Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, Denmark, working in the area of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Prof. Nikolaos Christodoulou MBBS, MSc, PhD, MRCPsych

Prof. Nikolaos Christodoulou MBBS, MSc, PhD, MRCPsych

Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Faculty of Medicine - University of Thessaly

Director of the the Department of Psychiatry, University General Hospital of Larissa, Greece - Chair, World Psychiatric Association Section on Disasters - Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Mag. Dr. Brigitte Holzinger PhD

Mag. Dr. Brigitte Holzinger PhD

Lecturer in Sleep Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Director - Sleep Coaching AE/MSc postgraduate program - Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Dr. Christoforos D. Giannaki PhD

Dr. Christoforos D. Giannaki PhD

Associate Professor in Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Dr. Giannaki is an Associate Professor and Programme Coordinator (Phd Exercise Science and Physical Education) at the School of Sciences and Engineering in the Department of Life and Health Sciences.

Prof. Antonis Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou

Prof. Antonis Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou

Reader in Sports and Exercise Physiology, Carnegie School of Sports, Leeds Beckett University, UK
Prof. Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Thessaly, Greece

Professor Markos Sgantzos MD, PhD

Professor Markos Sgantzos MD, PhD

Associate Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Thessaly

President of the Hellenic Association of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Dr.  Asterios Patsiaouras PhD

Dr. Asterios Patsiaouras PhD

Research Fellow

Dr. Patsiaouras is a research fellow (permanent staff) at the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Greece.

Prof. John J. Reilly, PhD

Prof. John J. Reilly, PhD

Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health Science, University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Childhood Obesity Expert

Prof. Michel Poulain

Prof. Michel Poulain

Emeritus Professor UC Louvain (Belgium), Senior Researcher Tallinn University (Estonia)

Founders of the blue zones areas

Prof. Labros Sidossis, PhD, FTOS, FAHA, FNAK

Prof. Labros Sidossis, PhD, FTOS, FAHA, FNAK

Distinguished Professor of Lifestyle Sciences at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA.

Professor Sidossis, is a Professor of Lifestyle Sciences at the Departments of Kinesiology and Health and Medicine at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA and the founder and President of the Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute, in Leros island, Greece.

Dr. Georgios Tsianos MD, PhD

Dr. Georgios Tsianos MD, PhD

Medical Doctor and Extreme Environment Physiologist

Dr Georgios-Ioannis Tsianos has diverse professional roles in medicine and science. He is actively involved in ultra-endurance sporting challenges and public speaking.

Dr. Panagiotis Bargiotas MD, PhD

Dr. Panagiotis Bargiotas MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Medical School of the University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

Dr. Bargiotas is a Sleep Specialist and Head of the Sleep-Wake and 24h EEG Laboratory at the Department of Neurology of the Medical School of the University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

Dr. Ioannis Arkadianos MD

Dr. Ioannis Arkadianos MD

Physician - President of ELMO

Certified Physician in General Medicine – President and Co-founder of“European Lifestyle Medicine Organization”

Dr. Petros C. Dinas PhD

Dr. Petros C. Dinas PhD

Senior Researcher

Dr Petros C. Dinas is a Senior Researcher in human physiology in the Laboratory of Environmental Physiology (FAME Lab) and teaching staff at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the University of Thessaly.

Prof. Kenneth Wilund PhD

Prof. Kenneth Wilund PhD

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA

Dr. Wilund is a nutritional scientist with strong background in clinical exercise physiology. He is the founder and is the current co-chair of the Global Renal Exercise (GREX) working group as well as the Director of the Kidney Wellness Institute of Illinois (KIWII).

Prof. Vassilis Gerodimos

Prof. Vassilis Gerodimos

Professor of Training & Physical Conditioning, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Greece

Dr. Gerodimos is a faculty member at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Thessaly teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to physical conditioning and evaluation in health and sports.

Prof. Dimitrios Goulis, MD, PhD

Prof. Dimitrios Goulis, MD, PhD

Professor in Reproductive Endocrinology Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Professor Dimitrios G. Goulis is a full professor in Reproductive Endocrinology, serving at the 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He is currently the President of the European Menopause and Andropause Society.

Dr. Maria G. Grammatikopoulou

Dr. Maria G. Grammatikopoulou

Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dr Grammatikopoulou is an ELMO Ambassador

Dr. Anca Mihaela Hâncu, MD, PhD

Dr. Anca Mihaela Hâncu, MD, PhD

Physician - Lifestyle Medicine

President Medical Association for prevention through lifestyle medicine, Romania
General secretary, Board member in European lifestyle medicine organization
European certificate in lifestyle medicine

Prof. Michelle Tollefson, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, FACLM

Prof. Michelle Tollefson, MD, FACOG, DipABLM, FACLM

Professor in Obstetrician-Gynocologist

Dr. Michelle Tollefson is a lifestyle medicine expert and obstetrician-gynecologist. She is a pioneer in women’s health and lifestyle medicine and a professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Prof. Doina Adina TODEA, MD, PhD, FCCP

Prof. Doina Adina TODEA, MD, PhD, FCCP

Professor of Pneumology

Professor of Pneumology "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA

Dr. Gorgoni Maurizio PhD

Dr. Gorgoni Maurizio PhD

Research fellow (RTDA) at Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Member of the Consulting Services on Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome – Italy

Prof. Athanasios Jamurtas

Prof. Athanasios Jamurtas

Professor in Exercise Biochemistry, University of Thessaly, Greece

Director of Studies in the MSc in Exercise for Health: Exercise Prescription and Assessment.

Dr. Angelos Vlahoyiannis PhD

Dr. Angelos Vlahoyiannis PhD

Adjunct Professor in Sport Nutrition, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Performance Nutrition and Recovery Specialist

Dr. Maria Maraki, PhD

Dr. Maria Maraki, PhD

Assistant Professor in Clinical Nutrition- Nutritional Intervention

Dr Maraki is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition - Nutritional Intervention at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece

Prof. Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, MD, MBA, PhD

Prof. Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, MD, MBA, PhD

Professor of Medicine and Autoimmune Diseases

Professor Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, MBA, PhD, MD is a Professor of Medicine and Autoimmune Diseases at the University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece and Chairman and Director of the Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University Hospital of Larissa in Central Greece.

Prof. Stefanos N. Kales MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Prof. Stefanos N. Kales MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Professor of Medicine, Cambridge Health Alliance

Professor & Director of the Occupational Medicine Residency at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) - Chief of Occupational Medicine /Medical Director- Employee Health at the Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard-affiliated hospital system.

Prof. George Metsios PhD

Prof. George Metsios PhD

Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Dept. Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Thessaly

Dr Metsios is a Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Thessaly (Greece) and University of Wolverhampton (UK)

Dr. Peter Zafirides, MD

Dr. Peter Zafirides, MD

Co-founder and President of Central Ohio Behavioral Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, USA

Board-Certified Psychiatrist &

Professor Efthimios Dardiotis MD, PhD

Professor Efthimios Dardiotis MD, PhD

Associate Professor in Neurology, University of Thessaly

Dr. Efthymios Dardiotis is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly and the Medical Director of the Neurology Clinic of the University General Hospital of Larissa. He specializes in neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Simon Matthews FACLM FASLM  MHlthSc DipIBLM MAPSNBC-HWC ICF-PCC

Dr. Simon Matthews FACLM FASLM MHlthSc DipIBLM MAPSNBC-HWC ICF-PCC

Psychologist and Executive and Leadership Coach

Board Certified in Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine and a Professional Certified Coach with ICF.

Dr Sunil Kumar MD MBBS, MRCA, FCAI, FRSA, FBSLM, Dip IBLM

Dr Sunil Kumar MD MBBS, MRCA, FCAI, FRSA, FBSLM, Dip IBLM

Lifestyle Medicine Physician / Anaesthesiologist

Master Health Coach | Best Selling Author | International Keynote Speaker | NHS England NW Faculty Trainer | Vice Chair Health & Wellbeing BAPIO | IBLM Exam Contributor
Dr. Kumar is deeply committed to educating healthcare professionals and the general public about lifestyle medicine. He regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and online courses to disseminate knowledge and practical skills in this field and empower individuals to make informed health decisions.

Prof. Ioannis Stefanidis,MD PhD

Prof. Ioannis Stefanidis,MD PhD

Professor in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Uviersity of Thessaly, Greece

Professor Stefanidis is the Dean of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Thessaly and Chief of the Nephrology Clinic of University Hospital of Larissa.

Dr. Aristidis Veskoukis PhD

Dr. Aristidis Veskoukis PhD

Assistant Professor in Redox Biology of Nutrition and Exercise, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Thessaly

Dr. Veskoukis is an expert in Redox Biology specialized in antioxidant compounds and xenobiotics.

Prof. Alice Smith PhD

Prof. Alice Smith PhD

Professor of Lifestyle Medicine, University of Leicester, UK

Dr. Smith's expertise covers research strategy; patient and stakeholder involvement and engagement in the research process; patient activation and self-management; design, evaluation and implementation of behavioural interventions – focussed on CKD but also applicable to other cohorts.

Dr. Konstantina Karatrantou

Dr. Konstantina Karatrantou

Assistant Professor in Exercise for Health & Occupational Wellness, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Greece

Dr Karatrantou is teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to physical fitness, exercise testing and prescription for promotion of health and occupational wellness

Dr Ourania Kolokotroni BMedSci, BMBS, PhD, PgCert Healthcare Education

Dr Ourania Kolokotroni BMedSci, BMBS, PhD, PgCert Healthcare Education

Assistant Professor Pathophysiology, Cyprus University of Technology

Dr. Kolokotroni is a Medical Doctor, specialized in the area of Paediatrics and a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom.

Dr. Anna Gavrieli, PhD

Dr. Anna Gavrieli, PhD

Dietician - Nutritionist

Dr. Gavrieli is a dietitian-nutritionist with expertise in obesity management, healthy and sustainable eating for the well-being of the people and the planet.

Prof. Raffaele Ferri MD

Prof. Raffaele Ferri MD

Scientific Director, Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS, Troina, Italy

President of the Associazione Scientifica Italiana per la Ricerca e l'Educazione nella Medicina del Sonno (ASSIREM)

Dr. Elena Gopchuk MD, PhD

Dr. Elena Gopchuk MD, PhD

Physician - Gynecologist-Endocrinologist, Sexologist, Practitioner of Lifestyle Medicine

Dr Gopchuk is the founder of Women's Healthcare Studio online (www.gopchuk.com)  where she is offering sexual health and female-endocrinology consultations and since 2020.

Dr. Dourida-Mitarachi PT, MSc, PhD

Dr. Dourida-Mitarachi PT, MSc, PhD

Physiotherapist

Dr. Dourida-Mitarachi is the Clinical Lead, for Mind-Body Medicine at Goodpath, USA.

Prof. Jelena Helene Cvejić

Prof. Jelena Helene Cvejić

Full Professor, Nutrition Specialist, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine - University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Prof. Jelena Helene Cvejić, is a nutrition specialist, and a full Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine - University of Novi Sad, Serbia, and a Director Translational Science and Clinical Research Hubs at Accelsiors CRO, with 20+ years of Academic experience and 12+ years of Clinical Research experience.

Dr. Darinka Korovljev PhD

Dr. Darinka Korovljev PhD

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education of the University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Darinka Korovljev has scientific experience from working on implementing different health interventions in the aging population.

Dr. Kalliopi Gkouskou, PhD

Dr. Kalliopi Gkouskou, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology & Genetics

Assistant Professor of Biology & Genetics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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