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Conference “Research in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace”

15 May 2019 · Komotini University Campus

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Date
15 May 2019
Location
Komotini University Campus
Venue
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science building
Organisers
Europe Direct Xanthi

The aim of the conference is to provide information on EU policies and priorities and to set out the prerequisites for designing a smart Strategy for Research in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, both for the immediate future and for the next support framework.

The event takes place with the participation of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, the Managing Authority and the research bodies of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.

Programme

  1. 10:00 πμ – 10:30 πμRegistration
  2. 10:30 πμ – 10:40 πμWelcome addresses
  3. 10:40 πμ – 11:00 πμ“Research Activity at the Democritus University of Thrace: A Field of Synergies and a Pillar of Development for the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace”. Professor Maria Michalopoulou, Vice-Rector for Research and Lifelong Learning, Democritus University of Thrace
  4. 11:00 πμ – 11:30 πμ“Research and Innovation in European Universities: From Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe”. Dr Vasiliki Kosiavelou, Policy Officer at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission
  5. 11:30 πμ – 11:50 πμ“‘Athena’ Research Centre – Research, Innovation, Education”. Dr Nestor Tsirliganis, Research Director, Head of the Xanthi Branch.
  6. 11:50 πμ – 12:10 μμ“Synthetic Biology from omics technologies to genomic engineering”. Ms Marirena Grigoriou, Professor of Molecular and Developmental Biology, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace
  7. 12:10 μμ – 12:30 μμCoffee break
  8. 12:30 μμ – 12:50 μμ“The Smart Specialisation Strategy in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace as a tool for planning research funding actions”. Mr Vasileios Pitsinigkos, Head of the Managing Authority of the Operational Programme of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
  9. 12:50 μμ – 1:10 μμFisheries Research Institute (INALE): “Contribution to the use of fishery resources and the management of the aquatic environment”. Mr Grigoris Kreí, Research Director, ELGO-DIMITRA.
  10. 1:10 μμ – 1:30 μμ“A new molecular and bioinformatics platform for the mass screening of disease-carrying insects”. Mr Ioannis Karakasiliotis, Assistant Professor of Medical Biology, Department of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace
  11. 1:30 μμ – 2:00 μμQuestions – Discussion

Speakers

  • Vasiliki Kosiavelou
    Vasiliki KosiavelouPolicy Officer, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission

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