Dimitra Manou

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Event Manager @ Medicon Village - for Science, Business, and Innovation | Mentor | Science Communication and Dissemination | Fascinated by the 🧠 | Tumor Ecosystem and Interactions | Biochemist | MBA Candidate

  • Education

    • Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

      2024 - 2025
      Professional Development Program

      Foundations of Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management

    • ReGeneration FEMpowerment Initiative

      2021 - 2021
      Professional Development Program Entrepreneurship and Innovation

      The goal od ReGeneration FEMpowerment Initiative was to substantially promote female entrepreneurship, and the personal and professional empowerment of young professionals. The initiative was powered by ReGeneration, with the support of the US Embassy in Athens and AB Vassilopoulos, under the guidance of Women On Top.

    • Women4IT Digital Job Profiles

      2020 - 2021
      Professional Development Program Graphic Designer

      Women4IT is a multi-stakeholder partnership funded by the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. Nine partners from across Europe and various sectors supported the project, which was implemented in seven countries: Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, and Spain. The project's ambition was to develop the digital competencies of young women by improving their employability.I was admitted and completed the Graphic Design program.

    • University of Patras

      2016 - 2021
      PhD Candidate Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis, Matrix Pathobiology

      Keywords: tumor matrix biology, tumor microenvironment, glioblastoma, cross talk, cell communication Recipient of a HFRI (Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation- ΕΛΙΔΕΚ) PhD scholarship for 36 months

    • National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos"​

      2013 -
      Traineeship Institute of Biology, Laboratory of Cell Proliferation and Ageing
    • University of Patras

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Science - MS Applied Biochemistry: Clinical Chemistry, Biotechonology and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Products 9,44/10

      Molecular Pharmacology- Immunology, Molecular Biology, Clinical BiotechnologyKeywords for MSc thesis: proteoglycans, remodelling enzymes, glioblastoma

    • University of Patras

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Chemistry 8,18/10

      Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Chemical Analysis, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Business Administration

    • University of Patras

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor Dissertation Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis, Matrix Pathobiology 10/10

      Keywords: breast cancer, estrogen receptor alpha, extracellular matrix

    • University of Oslo (UiO)

      2016 -
      Erasmus Placement Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

      Keywords: inflammation, diabetic nephropathy, kidney, fatty acids, angiogenesis, glycocalyx

  • Experience

    • Family business

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2022
      Customer Service

      Assisted in customer service in the family business in high-demand seasons, Athens, Greece

    • Freelancer and Tutoring Centers

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
      Academic Tutor

      Patras, Greece

    • University of Patras

      Nov 2016 - Sept 2022

      Section of Animal Biology, Aquaculture LaboratoryResearch Scientist for an industrial project about oxygen management in aquaculture cages to maximize production yields. My role as a molecular biologist/biochemist involved:• Optimize biomolecular techniques to study metabolic enzyme expression and activity in samples grown in different oxygen concentrations• Supervise students• Present progress to collaborators and deliverable report writing • Manage budget and consumable status Show less

      • External Researcher

        Jul 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Research Associate, Laboratory Operations

        Apr 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Adjunct Lecturer

        Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
      • Researcher Phd Candidate

        Nov 2016 - Mar 2021
    • Medicine Department, University Hospital MĂźnster, Germany

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
      Researcher Phd Candidate

      Recipient of a short DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship

    • BiTUP (Bioscientific Team University of Patras)

      Dec 2020 - Jun 2021
      Section of Soft-Skills training and Public Relations

      The mission of BiTUP (Bioscientific Team University of Patras, NGO) is to promote biology by raising awareness and making scientific knowledge accessible to students and the public through engaging and educational initiatives. My role on the team was to design and deliver training sessions for its members, focused on developing work-related soft skills.

    • IziPen.gr

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
      CV and Cover Letter Writing
    • Women On Top

      Jan 2022 - now
      Mentor

      Women On Top is an organisation working for the professional empowerment of women and for gender equality and inclusion in the workplace. As a mentor, I support women in the following areas:• Science and Education - STEM• Professional growth• Relocation and Working abroad• Work-life balance• Dealing with challenging environments• Re-building the selfAllow yourself to get lost -to- Discover yourself -to- Define YOUR norms/path

    • Lund University

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2024
      Postdoctoral Fellow

      The lab is working on how irradation, a standard-of-care treatment, reshapes the tumor microenvironment to foster recurrence and investigate repurposed drugs or druggable targets to target tumor-promoting interactions.Brain Tumor Biology Group, Division of Translational Cancer Research, Department of Medicine

    • THEmeshwork

      Oct 2023 - Dec 2024
      Leadership Team

      The Meshwork is an international online network for early career researchers working around extracellular matrix. My duties on the Leadership team included:• Establish and manage a monthly informative newsletter• Content Creator and Interviewer focused on promoting early-career researchers• Event organiser• Science Outreach Communication• Graphic Designer

    • Medicon Village

      Apr 2025 - now
      Event Manager

      As a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, networking, and community-building, we host approximately 100 events in various set formats throughout 2025.More info available here: https://www.mediconvillage.se/how-to-make-business-using-medicon-village-as-a-platform/

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Writing in the Sciences

      University of Stanford via Coursera
      Oct 2018
    • Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials

      The Johns Hopkins University
      Nov 2024
    • Good Clinical Practise

      The National Institutes of Health
      Oct 2024
    • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

      The Johns Hopkins University
      Nov 2024
    • Clinical Trial Data Management and Quality Assurance

      The Johns Hopkins University
      Nov 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dimitra Manou
      Awards for Science Communication - (1) Best Poster Award at the 5th Swedish Tumor Microenvironment retreat, Nov 2023, Sweden(2) Best Oral Presentation (2a) at the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course "Extracellular Matrix: Cell regulation, Epigenetics and Modeling", by the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oct 2028, Greece(2b) at the 5th Annual New Scientists Forum of Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, by the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nov 2017… Show more (1) Best Poster Award at the 5th Swedish Tumor Microenvironment retreat, Nov 2023, Sweden(2) Best Oral Presentation (2a) at the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course "Extracellular Matrix: Cell regulation, Epigenetics and Modeling", by the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oct 2028, Greece(2b) at the 5th Annual New Scientists Forum of Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, by the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nov 2017, Greece Show less
    • Awarded to Dimitra Manou
      Degrees Honors - - 2nd in row in MSc Graduation, Mar 2017- 1st in row in BSc Graduation, Mar 2015
    • Awarded to Dimitra Manou
      Fundraising for science dissemination - Awarded Travel Grants by (1) John and Augusta Institute for research presentation in the Matrix Biology Europe Conference 2024, Sep 2024, France(2) Cancerfonden (Swedish Cancer Society) for research presentation in the 12th International Proteoglycan Conference: 89th Harden Conference-Proteoglycans: Matrix Master Regulators 2023, Sep 2023, Surrey, UK(3) the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB) for research presentation in the (3a) 68th… Show more Awarded Travel Grants by (1) John and Augusta Institute for research presentation in the Matrix Biology Europe Conference 2024, Sep 2024, France(2) Cancerfonden (Swedish Cancer Society) for research presentation in the 12th International Proteoglycan Conference: 89th Harden Conference-Proteoglycans: Matrix Master Regulators 2023, Sep 2023, Surrey, UK(3) the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB) for research presentation in the (3a) 68th Conference of HSBMB, Nov 2017, Greece (3b) 69th Conference of HSBMB, Nov 2018, Greece (3c) 44th FEBS Congress, Jul 2019, Poland (3d) 70th Conference of HSBMB, Nov 2019, Greece Show less
    • Awarded to Dimitra Manou
      Fundraising to support research projects - 2 yearly Research Grants from FysiografenNovember 2023 and 2024
    • Awarded to Dimitra Manou
      Organizing Committee - (1) Young Scientists CommitteeI actively organized the Young Scientists in Action sessions, under the 8th FEBS Advanced Course 2022: Matrix Pathobiology, Signaling, and Molecular Targets, May 2022https://mpst2022.febsevents.org/In more detail:- I scheduled and delivered introductory lectures about ECM-related topics and topics about Career Development, Mental Health in Academia, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia- I organized discussion groups and volleyball… Show more (1) Young Scientists CommitteeI actively organized the Young Scientists in Action sessions, under the 8th FEBS Advanced Course 2022: Matrix Pathobiology, Signaling, and Molecular Targets, May 2022https://mpst2022.febsevents.org/In more detail:- I scheduled and delivered introductory lectures about ECM-related topics and topics about Career Development, Mental Health in Academia, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia- I organized discussion groups and volleyball game(2) Poster Event I actively organized the yearly Joint Poster Events 2023 and 2024 of the Translational Cancer Research and Oncology Departments, Lund University, SE. Tasks included participant registration, space allocation, catering and merchandise coordination, and jury seeking. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer, Alma Zois
      Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer, Alma ZoisAssociated with Dimitra Manou
    • Outreach & Communication

      Issued by American Society for Matrix Biology on Apr 2024
      American Society for Matrix BiologyAssociated with Dimitra Manou
    • Volunteer at the Outreach Task Force

      Issued by Future Faculty -Lund University on Sept 2023
      Future Faculty -Lund UniversityAssociated with Dimitra Manou
    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by Patras Innovation Quest on Apr 2018
      Patras Innovation QuestAssociated with Dimitra Manou
    • English Teacher

      Issued by International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) on Jan 2025
      International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)Associated with Dimitra Manou