University of Crete, School of Medicine, Professor of Pharmacology
University of Crete
Ioannis Charalampopoulos
- 1 Με τι ασχολείται η έρευνά σας;
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Our research at the Regenerative Pharmacology Laboratory of the Medical School of the University of Crete and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of FORTH focuses on studying the role of neurotrophins in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, aiming to discover and test novel drugs against neurological disorders, using human and mouse models of these diseases.
- 2 Γιατί είναι σημαντική;
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Our research seeks to discover new mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases’ development and progress, and based on this knowledge, to develop novel therapeutic approaches that will contribute on treatment of neurological disorders such as dementia, depression and spinal cord injury, since all these diseases currently have no effective cure.
- 3 Tι σας ενέπνευσε να ακολουθήσετε αυτό το δρόμο;
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The source of inspiration for my involvement in medical research and pharmacology was my inherent curiosity about the function of our nervous system and the mechanisms of development of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the possible ways to translate basic knowledge into real therapies, in order to contribute to improving the health of those suffering from neurological disorders.
- 4 Τι σας αρέσει περισσότερο στην έρευνα;
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The constant challenge of understanding and resolving the physiological and pathological mechanisms of functions of the human body, the excitement of discovering new experimental findings and the reinforcement of the persistent effort to overcome failures. And most importantly, the continuous interaction with new researchers and collaborators to achieve our common interests.
- 5 Τι συμβουλή θα δίνατε σε ένα παιδί που αγαπά την επιστήμη;
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Never doubt her/his abilities but also the truth and power of Science, to show elan, love and commitment to what she/he wants to do and to search for good instructors and collaborators.
- 6 Fun fact: Πείτε μας κάτι που δεν γνωρίζουν πολλοί για εσάς
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Our lives need a balance between work and personal life, in order one part to support the other. A good book, an interesting movie and the company of good friends can always contribute significantly to dealing with any problem!
