Department of Surgery | University of Athens School of Medicine | Greece
Prof. Apostolos E. Papalois, Ph.D., KGSJ, AMACS, is a distinguished scientist in biology and biochemistry whose academic journey began with a Biology degree from the University of Athens in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in biology–biochemistry from the same university in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, Department of Surgery. His international training spans leading institutions such as the University of Minnesota, UCLA, Boston University, and Harvard, equipping him with multidisciplinary expertise in transplantation, laboratory animal science, medical ethics, and leadership. Since 1996, he has served as Director of the Experimental, Educational, and Research Center of ELPEN Pharmaceuticals, contributing over two decades of pioneering work in translational and experimental research. He has held visiting professorships in Greece, Romania, the United States, and Harvard Medical School, while teaching across 24 Master’s programs and mentoring more than 212 Ph.D. theses, of which 137 were completed under his supervision. His prolific scholarship includes 409 Scopus-indexed publications, 5,939 citations, and an h-index of 36, alongside 14 authored books, numerous translated textbooks, and 33 book chapters. Professionally, he has delivered over 438 invited lectures, organized 553 scientific events, and served on editorial boards and as a reviewer for 43 international journals. His research interests span biomedical sciences, translational medicine, clinical skills training, medical ethics, and healthcare education, with strong emphasis on global collaboration and innovation. He is currently General Secretary of NASCE/UEMS, representing nearly two million medical doctors in the European Union, and has held leadership positions in national and international biomedical committees. Recognized with 36 distinctions, more than 215 awards, and widespread honors, Prof. Papalois exemplifies scientific leadership and community service. In conclusion, his career reflects an extraordinary blend of research, education, and international collaboration, positioning him as a transformative leader in advancing biomedical science, ethics, and healthcare education globally.
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Featured Publications
Triantafillidis, J. K., Gikas, A., Kontrarou, G., Konstantoulakis, M., & Papalois, A. E. (2024). Use of complementary and alternative medicine by Greek patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Nutrients, 16(21), 3679. [Cited 1]
Triantafillidis, J. K., Papakontantinou, J., Antonakis, P., Konstadoulakis, M. M., & Papalois, A. E. (2024). Enteral nutrition in operated-on gastric cancer patients: An update. Nutrients, 16(11), 1639. [Cited 12]
Papalois, A. E., Roy, D. W., Caiazza, J. E., & Gikas, A. (2024). Fibrin glue and coats compromise the integrity of colonic anastomosis: An experimental trial on rats. Annals of Gastroenterology, 37(2), 123–130. [Cited 3]
Triantafillidis, J. K., Tzivras, D., & Papalois, A. E. (2024). Immunotherapy of gastric cancer: Present status and future perspectives. Annals of Gastroenterology, 37(4), 456–465. [Cited 13]
Papalois, A. E., Gikas, A., Konstantoulakis, M., & Triantafillidis, J. K. (2024). Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation has a regenerative effect in ischemic myocardium: An experimental rat model evaluated by SPECT-CT assessment. Diagnostics, 14(7), 654. [Cited 2]