Iraklis Tsakogias

Iraklis Tsakogias

Undergraduate Student Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Msc holder in Neuroscience

  • Education

    • National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, General Very Good - Upper Second Class: 2.1 (Top 30%)

      Activities and Societies: President of the Students' Union, Organising committee at two student-hosted conferences • 4-year degree (240 ECTS)• Thesis: Effect of neuroprotective agents in the synaptic signalling - Grade: 10/10• Elective courses including: Human Genetics, Immunology, Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Cell Biology, Advanced Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Biology etc.

    • National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

      2020 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Neuroscience 9.52 - Distinction

      Term 3 and 4∙ Master Thesis: "In vivo validation of the novel non-invasive AAV-PHP.EB as a potential therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease."Term 2 Modules:∙ Neurobiological Bases of Diseases of the Nervous System ∙ Neuropharmacology ∙ Neuroendocrinology∙ Computational Neuroscience ∙ Lab Rotation IITerm 1 Modules:∙ Developmental Neuroscience∙ Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ∙ Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Nervous System∙… Show more Term 3 and 4∙ Master Thesis: "In vivo validation of the novel non-invasive AAV-PHP.EB as a potential therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease."Term 2 Modules:∙ Neurobiological Bases of Diseases of the Nervous System ∙ Neuropharmacology ∙ Neuroendocrinology∙ Computational Neuroscience ∙ Lab Rotation IITerm 1 Modules:∙ Developmental Neuroscience∙ Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience ∙ Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Nervous System∙ Technical Courses ∙ Lab Rotation I Show less

  • Experience

    • National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

      Jul 2019 - Oct 2020
      Undergraduate Student Researcher

      Bsc thesis in Mrs. Papazafiri lab. Determining the molecular effect of neuroprotective agents in pre- and post synaptic area after neurons’ activation

    • Hellenic Pasteur Institute

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Internship Trainee

      Lab rotation in Mrs. Taoufik lab. Unravelling the mechanisms of a-synuclein mediated neurodegeneration

    • NCSR "DEMOKRITOS"​

      Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
      Internship Trainee

      Lab rotation on Mrs.Georgoussi lab. Focused on exploiting the potential interaction between k-OR and GPR37 in autophagy.

    • Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens

      Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
      Postgraduate Researcher

      Master's Dissertation. Title: In vivo validation of the novel non-invasive AAV-PHP.eB based gene therapy. Evaluating the therapeutic potential of endogenous a-synuclejn silencing in the murine PFF Parkinson’s mode

    • Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca

      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Collaborating closely with lab colleagues, I actively contributed to two distinct research projects, where I conducted experiments to uncover the intricate relationship between neuromelanin and αSyn in the prolonged decline of dopaminergic function.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • English Level Certificate (CEFR Level: C1)

      University of Cambridge
    • Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)

      University of Michigan
    • Goethe-Zertifikat B2

      Goethe-Institut e.V.
    • Certificate in use of laboratory animals EU Core modules A/B/C/D (mice and rats)

      FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONS