Athanasios S. Arampatzis, PhD

Experience

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  ProGnosis Biotech S.A.

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Research Scientist

  • Produced innovative lateral flow immunoassays serving as point of care tests for determining milk adulteration and toxins in dairy products.• Developed novel products in order to meet market’s needs. Conducted research for improving and optimising current diagnostic tests.• Conjugated antibodies onto colloidal gold particles and latex beads.• Performed quality control testing procedures.• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of high-value equipment.

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  European Commission

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2021

  Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow

  Main Duties• Planned, designed and performed in vitro studies (cell viability/migration/differentiation assays) exploring the effect of natural products on mammalian cells (dermal fibroblasts, pre-adipocytes). Successfully developed state-of-the-art drug-loaded fibrous tissue engineering scaffolds for wound healing applications with the use of various biomaterials (thermoplastic polymers). The fabrication process was performed via the electrospinning technique. • Efficiently managed all aspects of cell culture lab, including set-up, organisation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment under current best practices. Conducted procurements for scientific equipment and arranged the ordering for lab supplies and consumables, achieving cost savings.• Engaged in project monitoring and financial management. Planned annual budget of approx. €450,000 and supported project team during the submission of deliverables by drafting reports. Carried out dissemination and outreach activities (presented in conferences, created promotion material, engaged with the public, co-organised a 3-day summer school with 150 participants), thus strengthening external communication.SkillsMammalian cell cultures, in vitro assays (cytotoxicity, cell differentiation, DNA/RNA extraction), cell-based tissue engineering constructs, wound healing, data analysis, scientific report writing.Worked on the Marie Curie MICROMETABOLITE EU-funded project. Show less

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  HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION - DEMETER

  May 2018 - May 2018

  Visiting Research Fellow

  Received training on the management and conservation of plant genetic resources. This training was accomplished during a planned secondment within the EU MICROMETABOLITE project.SkillsPlant collection, in vitro propagation, crop development

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  National & Kapodistrian University of Athens - Department of Pharmacy

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Visiting Research Fellow

  Trained on different analytical methods, such as High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography for quantifying the contents of the secondary metabolites, Alkannin/Shikonin in Boraginaceous plants. This training was accomplished during a 2-month planned secondment (September-October 2018 & March-April 2019) within the EU MICROMETABOLITE project.SkillsChemical analysis, secondary metabolites, natural products chemistry.

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  AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH - Department of Health & Environment, Bioresources Unit

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2019

  Visiting Research Fellow

  Received training on the extraction and analysis of plant-seed DNA. This training was accomplished during a planned secondment within the EU MICROMETABOLITE project.Skills DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, microbiology.

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  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Effectively load various APIs (natural products, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs) to 3D-printed tissue engineering scaffolds, that could potentially serve as novel therapeutics for periodontitis. • Develop analytical methodology (HPLC) for identifying bioactive molecules (e.g., luteolin) in various plant-derived extracts. These molecules could be isolated and further used as APIs in cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical preparations to successfully combat periodontitis.• Prioritise project tasks, allocate work to team members, and compile progress reports, therefore ensuring the successful completion of project milestones and deliverables.Closely collaborated with leading companies in the field of pharmaceuticals and technology, such as FREZYDERM, PharmaData and Uni Systems.Worked on 3D-BioPerioDontis and LuteoPaste projects that were co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds. Show less

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Dec 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Teaching Assistant

    Oct 2018 - Nov 2023

  • Research Fellow

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
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  Foodscale Hub

  Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

  Project Manager

  *Foodscale Hub Greece is now reframe.food.*

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  Reframe.food

  Feb 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  *reframe.food is the new identity of Foodscale Hub Greece.*