Academic and Professional Background
- Professor of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), First University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital.
- Graduated from the School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
- Completed her specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Second University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, and at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, “Hippokration” General Hospital, Thessaloniki.
- Awarded the European/Greek Specialty Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2000.
- Awarded a PhD from the School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in 2001.
Postgraduate Clinical and Research Training
She has undertaken postgraduate clinical and research training in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at leading international institutions, including:
- Peripheral Nerve Injury and Children’s Hand Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London, UK.
- Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK, with training in upper limb surgery, traumatic injuries, congenital and acquired hand disorders, and shoulder surgery.
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, with particular emphasis on adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery.
- Royal University Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, UK, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, with emphasis on orthopaedic trauma and traumatic injuries.
Clinical and Academic Appointments
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, “Hygeia” Hospital, Athens (2001–2004).
- NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Grade B), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, “Thriasio” General Hospital, Elefsina (2004–2011).
- NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Grade A), First University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital (2012–2014).
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2014–2022).
- Professor of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, First University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital (since 2022).
Research and Academic Publications
- Author of 152 peer-reviewed publications in international scientific journals, as well as numerous presentations at national and international scientific conferences.
- Extensive experimental research and collaborations with research institutions, including the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, the “Th. Garofalidis” Research Centre at KAT General Hospital, the Research Centre of ATTIKON University General Hospital, and the Laboratory of Materials Strength and Mechanics, National Technical University of Athens.
- Participation in numerous research protocols conducted within the framework of doctoral theses and postgraduate dissertations.
- Supervisor of PhD theses at the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as postgraduate dissertations within MSc programmes.
Professional and Scientific Leadership
- Secretary General of the Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAOST) (2019–2020).
- Secretary General of the Hellenic Society for Surgery of the Hand (HSSH) (2020–2021).
- First Vice-President of the Research Section of HAOST (2021–2022).
- Special Secretary of the Hellenic Society for Surgery of the Hand (2022).
- President of the Hellenic Society for Surgery of the Hand (2025).
- Certified Surgeon of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC).
- Director of the MSc Programme “Applied Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopaedics”, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, since 2019, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Materials Strength and Mechanics, National Technical University of Athens.
- Member of the Steering Committee of the MSc Programme “Exercise and Health”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
- Lecturer in postgraduate programmes of the School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
European Examination and Professional Roles
- Examiner for the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT) since 2019.
- Examiner for the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC) Diploma Examination.
- Reviewer of applications for the EFORT Visiting Fellowship Programme since 2020.
- Member of the SECEC Qualification Committee.
- Founder, Organizer and Chair of the Athens Elbow Course, an international educational seminar dedicated to elbow disorders and surgery, organized annually since 2016.
- Invited speaker at numerous national and international orthopaedic symposia, seminars and scientific conferences.
Publications and Editorial Activities
- Author of 12 book chapters in international orthopaedic textbooks published in the USA and the UK, and 11 chapters in Greek orthopaedic textbooks.
- Member of the working group responsible for the development of clinical guidelines on bone and tissue grafts for the National Organization for Transplantation.
- Member of the Editorial Boards/Associate Editor of international peer-reviewed journals, including BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prosthesis, World Journal of Medical Case Reports, Journal of Surgery, and Frontiers in Surgery.
- Reviewer for international peer-reviewed journals, including Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, Scientific Reports, and EFORT Open Reviews.
- Member of numerous Scientific and Organizing Committees of national and international scientific conferences.
- Member of Medical Committees of the Ministry of Health.
Memberships in Scientific Societies
She is a member of six Greek and seven international scientific societies, including:
- Hellenic Association of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (HAOST)
- College of Greek Orthopaedic Surgeons (KEOX)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC)
- International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA)