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VAIOS NIKOLOPOULOS

VAIOS NIKOLOPOULOS

KALAMARIA, THESSALONIKI

Summary

Dedicated molecular biologist with 8+ years of professional experience in molecular diagnostics. Proficient in performing and co-signing 120+ molecular oncology diagnostic tests annually, specializing in NSCLC, CRC, and melanoma. Committed to staying updated on international clinical and diagnostic guidelines for highest quality standards. Seeks opportunities for further education in clinical research, drug discovery Pharmacogenomics, and Pharmacoeconomics. Successfully led transition of Pathology laboratory to new ISO 15198:2022 standard as Quality Manager following thorough evaluation by E.S.Y.D. Strong drive for development and comprehensive understanding of clinical practice.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST / QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

ISTODIEREVNITIKI SA
12.2016 - Current
  • Implementation of ISO 15189:2022 & ISO 15189:2012) “ISTODIEREVNITIKI S.A.” Surgical Pathology & Cytopathology Laboratories (ISO 15189 ACCREDITED) THESSALONIKI
  • Perform Molecular Diagnostics (Oncology)
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting advice to peers, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to scientific discovery.
  • Increased laboratory efficiency by implementing a robust system for managing samples and reagents inventory.
  • Secured grant funding for innovative research projects by crafting persuasive proposals highlighting scientific merit and potential impact on human health.
  • Streamlined gene expression analysis processes, resulting in faster data acquisition and interpretation.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery of results without compromising on quality or rigor.

Molecular Biologist

Self-Employment
11.2016 - 12.2019

Action "Strengthening the Self-Employment of Higher Education Graduates" of the OP "Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EPANEK)", NSRF (ESPA/ΕΣΠΑ) 2014 – 2020

Researcher Molecular Biologist

University of Thessaly/CERTH, University of South Carolina, KARDITSA
06.2014 - 01.2018

2016-2018

Project Assignment by the University of Thessaly Research Committee – Special Research Account of the University of Thessaly, “Inhibitors of B-Raf Through the Dimerization Interface” From University of South Carolina

2014-2015

Project assignment from the National Center for Research and Technological Development / EKETA, “The RAlead Project, overexpression and purification of RankL and In Vitro inhibition with established ligands”

2014

Research project, «Cell cycle specific CDK inhibitors as potential anti-tumor therapeutics through REPLACE» From University of South Carolina

  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
  • Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.

Laboratory Teaching Staff

Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Veterina
10.2012 - 11.2016

Chemistry and Biochemistry courses

Biologist, Visiting Lecturer

Vocational Training Institute (D.I.E.K.)
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Biochemistry I & II

Biologist BSc

09.2014 - 06.2015
  • EU-Greece voucher for private sector practical training

Biologist BSc

Prefecture of Karditsa
10.2012 - 03.2013

Consultant, Region of Thessaly / Regional Unit of Karditsa

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business & Organizational Management

Hellenic Open University
Patra
09.2024

Master of Science - Personalized Medicine, Methodology of Clinical Studies

University of Patras
Patra
07.2024

Master of Science - Biomedical and Molecular Sciences in Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Diseases

Democritus University of Thrace
Alexandroupoli
09.2023

Master of Science - Crisis Management in the Health Sector

University of Bolton
Athens (N.Y.C.)
07.2022

MBA - International Business

University of East London
Thessaloniki (M.C.)
02.2021

Master of Science - Healthcare Management

International Hellenic University
Thessaloniki
12.2020

Researcher - Department of Veterinary Medicine

University of Thessaly
12.2018

MSc/MRes - Applications of Molecular Biology - Genetics & Diagnostic Biomarkers

University of Thessaly
Larissa
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Molecular Biology)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
11.2011

Skills

  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • QA/QC Manager
  • Project Management, People Management
  • GLP Compliance & Scientific Updates, ICH GCP E6 (R2)
  • Lean Six Sigma, ISO, SOPs
  • Goal oriented, Team working
  • Pharmacoeconomics (entry level)
  • Pharmacogenomics

Military Service

2007-2008

- Army Medical Corps Training Center (KEYG), Arta, Greece

- 401 General   Military Hospital of Athens – Degree in Special Training for Paramedic   Personnel

- 98th Medical Battalion   of the National Guard – Mytilini

- 404 General Military Training Hospital of   Thessaloniki

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Upper intermediate
B2

References

References are Available on Demand

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Marousi, Attica, Greece
  • Date of Birth: 04/20/83
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Marital Status: Unmarried

Certification

  • HEALTH ECONOMICS, 03/2024 - 06/2024, The Golden Helix Academy
  • ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6 (R2), 08/2024, Global Health Training Centre
  • GENETIC COUNSELING, 02/2024 - 07/2024, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • LABORATORY GENETICS: APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF GENETIC TESTS, 09/2022 - 03/2023, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • CLINICAL STUDIES, 01/2023 - 03/2023, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • GCLP - GOOD CLINICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE, 04/2022, Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom & Whitehall Training
  • GDPR Awareness, 30/01/2019, InterBalkan Center of Business Development S.A.
  • CLINICAL TRIAL DATA ANALYSIS, 10/2018 - 01/2019, Athens University of Economics and Business
  • Internal Auditor Training Course, ISO 9001:2015, 11/2018 - 12/2018, TUV Austria Academy
  • Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt, 10/2017 - 12/2017, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor Training Course, ISO 15189, 03/2017, Priority Quality Consultants S.A.
  • Fundamentals of ISO 15189, Documentation and Implementation, 03/2017, Priority Quality Consultants S.A.
  • APPLIED MEDICAL STATISTICS METHODOLOGY, 01/2014, Lifelong Learning Unit, Medical School of Thessaloniki

Selected Publications/Presentations

  • Andreas Kiryttopoulos, Athanasios E Evangeliou, Irene Katsanika, Ioannis Boukovinas, Nikolaos Foroglou, Basilios Zountsas, Angeliki Cheva, Vaios Nikolopoulos, Thomas Zaramboukas, Tomas Duraj, Thomas N Seyfried and Martha Spilioti, Successful application of dietary ketogenic metabolic therapy in patients with glioblastoma: a clinical study, Frontiers in Nutrition Clinical Nutrition manuscript accepted
  • E. H. Kourea*, S. Logotheti, O. Tzaida, T. Koletsa, P. Xirou, E. Eleftheriadis, V. Nikolopoulos, A. Nonni, Ring trial of evaluation of HER2 in breast cancer in Greece with emphasis on ΗΕR2-low status, 36th European Congress of Pathology – Abstracts. Virchows Arch 485 (Suppl 1), 1–546 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00428-024-03880-y
  • Vaios Nikolopoulos, Grigoroudis Asterios, Kontopidis George, Recombinant cyclins and their CDKs in Escherichia coli: expression and purification for soluble active products and characterization with putative inhibitors, J Proteomics Bioinform 2018, Volume 11, DOI: 10.4172/0974-276X-C5-124
  • Vaios Nikolopoulos, Grigoroudis Asterios, Kontopidis George, “Strategic recovery of recombinant human truncated Cyclin A and Cyclin D in Escherichia coli for characterization with putative inhibitors” J Proteomics Bioinform 2017, 10:8 (Suppl), DOI: 10.4172/0974-276X-C1-101

Timeline

MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST / QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

ISTODIEREVNITIKI SA
12.2016 - Current

Molecular Biologist

Self-Employment
11.2016 - 12.2019

Biologist, Visiting Lecturer

Vocational Training Institute (D.I.E.K.)
10.2014 - 06.2015

Biologist BSc

09.2014 - 06.2015

Researcher Molecular Biologist

University of Thessaly/CERTH, University of South Carolina, KARDITSA
06.2014 - 01.2018

Laboratory Teaching Staff

Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Veterina
10.2012 - 11.2016

Biologist BSc

Prefecture of Karditsa
10.2012 - 03.2013

Researcher - Department of Veterinary Medicine

University of Thessaly

Bachelor of Science - Business & Organizational Management

Hellenic Open University

Master of Science - Personalized Medicine, Methodology of Clinical Studies

University of Patras

Master of Science - Biomedical and Molecular Sciences in Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Diseases

Democritus University of Thrace

Master of Science - Crisis Management in the Health Sector

University of Bolton

MBA - International Business

University of East London

Master of Science - Healthcare Management

International Hellenic University

MSc/MRes - Applications of Molecular Biology - Genetics & Diagnostic Biomarkers

University of Thessaly

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Molecular Biology)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
VAIOS NIKOLOPOULOS