Current Members
Marina Vidaki, PhD
Group Leader,
Assistant Professor,
Cellular Molecular Biology,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Crete
Greece
I grew up in Greece and studied Biology at the University of Crete, in Heraklion, where I also pursued a MSc in Molecular Biology, and a PhD in Developmental Neuroscience, at the University of Crete and the Institute of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IMBB). During my graduate studies I focused my research on the development of the cerebral cortex, and became interested in neuronal migration and axon guidance. I continued my postdoctoral research at MIT, in the laboratory of Frank Gertler, where I worked on neuronal cell biology, uncovering novel mechanisms of local translation regulation during neuronal development.
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If I were not a Scientist, I would be: on vacation more often...
Sofia Pasadaki, MSc
PhD Candidate, 2019-
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete,
Greece
Sofia comes from Crete. She studied Biology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also obtained her MSc on Applications of Biology in Medicine. She is currently interested in the molecular mechanisms that regulate axonal protein synthesis and their implication in adult axon regeneration.
In her spare time she enjoys running, reading and going to the movies.
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If I were not a Scientist, I would be: a water polo player (!?!?!)
Manolis Agrimakis, BSc
PhD Candidate, 2022-
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete,
Greece
Manolis comes from Rethymno, Crete. He studied Biology at the University of Crete and obtained his MSc from the Neuroscience Masters’ Program at the School of Medicine., University of Crete. He aims to investigate the contribution of the Mena-RNP in the regulation of local protein translation in synapses.
In his spare time, he enjoys activities such as hiking and swimming.
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If I were not a Scientist, I would be: a writer
Nikoletta Triantopoulou, MSc
PhD Candidate, 2021-
Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete,
Greece
Niki Linardou, BSc
MSc Candidate 2022-
Graduate program of Molecular Biology-Biomedicine,
University of Crete,
Greece
Niki Throumbari
Undergraduate Student, 2021-
Department of Biology,
University of Crete,
Greece
Fotis Karitis
Undergraduate Student, 2021-
Department of Biology,
University of Crete,
Greece
Kleo Lianidou
Undergraduate Student, 2022-
Department of Biology,
University of Crete,
Greece
Past Members
Elena Vorgia, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher, 2020-2022, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
Elisso Daklada, BSc
MSc Student, 2020-2022, Neurosciences Graduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
Rotating Student 2022, Graduate program of Molecular Biology-Biomedicine, University of Crete, Greece
Nikoletta Pateraki, BSc
Zoe Tsoraklidou
Undergraduate student, 2021, Department of Biology, University of Crete, Greece
Ellie Kolletsou, BSc
MSc Student, 2020-2021, Neurosciences Graduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
Rotating Student 2020, Graduate program of Molecular Biology-Biomedicine, University of Crete, Greece
Sofia Balafouti, BSc
Join Us
We are part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary research environment
and we are searching for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists to join us!
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Postdoctoral candidates: contact us directly via e-mail. Please send your CV, a cover letter describing your previous scientific achievements and interests, and contact details of two referees.
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MSc and PhD-students: contact us directly via e-mail​, sending a CV and a summary of research interests.
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Undergraduate students: contact us directly via e-mail​, sending a CV and a summary of research interests.
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