Professor of Experimental Physiology, Medical School, University of Athens
Contact details
Telephone: +30 210 746 2506, +30 210 746 2507
Email: mkoutsil(@)med.uoa.gr
Biography
Professor Michael Koutsilieris is a Professor of Experimental Physiology, Chairman of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the Medical School of the University of Athens, and a Distinguished Fellow of New Westminster College. He earned a M.D. degree in 1980 from the Medical School of the University of Athens in Greece and a Ph.D. degree in Physiology-Endocrine/Molecular Oncology in 1987 from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Department of Experimental Medicine of McGill University in Canada (Thesis advisor: Dr. David Goltzman). He has language proficiency in English, Greek and French. His postgraduate training includes:
(1987-1988): Research Associate, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Qc, Canada (Dr. Jean-Guy Lehoux).
(1982-1987): Research & Clinical Fellowship in Endocrinology & Metabolism: Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University (Tutors: Dr. David Goltzman and Dr. George Tolis);
Professor Koutsilieris has a distinguished record of ethical leadership and his professional academic experience includes:
2010 – : Adjunct Professor, Department of Physiology, Medical School, Laval University, Quebec, Canada.
2004 – : Professor of Experimental Physiology & Director of the Physiology Laboratory, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
2004-2006: Chairman, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
1997-2004: Associate Professor, Experimental Physiology, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.
1997-1998: Professor, Departments of Physiology-Endocrinology & Obstetrics-Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Qc, Canada.
1993-1997: Associate Professor, Departments of Physiology-Endocrinology & Obstetrics-Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Qc, Canada.
1988-1992: Assistant Professor, Departments of Physiology-Endocrinology & Obstetrics-Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Qc, Canada.
Professor Koutsilieris professional administrative experience includes:
2013- : Member of the National Committee of Deontology for Clinical Studies, Greek Government.
2013- : Board of Trustees, Medical School, University of Cyprus
2004- : Chairman, Dept of Experimental Physiology, Medical School of Athens
2011-2012: Board of Directors, Alexander Fleming Research Institute, Vari, Greece
2011-2015: Member of the Task force for development of Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences, National Council of Research, Ministry of Education, Greek Government.
2009-2013: Member of the International Scientific Committee for the Designing of the Medical School, University of Cyprus.
2009-2015: President of the Professors Union, Medical School, University of Athens
2007-2011: President of Hellenic Society of Physiology
2005-2008: Board of Directors, Alexander Fleming Research Institute, Vari, Greece
2004-2006: Director, Sector of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School of Athens
1998-2004: Dept of Experimental Physiology, Medical School of Athens
1994-1998: Laboratoire de la Endocrinologie Moléculaire, Centre Hospitalier Université Laval, Québec, Université, Canada.
1991-1994: Laboratoire de la Bio régulation Hormonale, Centre Hospitalier Université Laval, Québec, Université, Canada.
1988-1991: Directeur, Laboratoire de la Reproduction Humaine, Hôpital St. François d’Assise, Québec, Université, Canada.
Professor Koutsilieris honours and awards include:
2013: Distinguished Fellow, New Westminster College, Vancouver, Canada
2010: Distinguished Researcher Award, Helenic Society of Obesity
2010: Senior Member European Association of Medical Experts (inaugural member)
2009: Distinguished Spartan Award, Prefecture of Laconia
2005: Volunteerism Award, Ministry of Health, Greece
1993-96: Chercheur-Boursier, Fonds de la Recherche an Sante du QuΓ©bec
1989-92: Junior Chercheur-Boursier, Fonds de la Recherche an Sante du QuΓ©bec
1986: Young Scientist Award, American Society for Bone & Mineral Research
1982-87: Research Fellowship Award, Medical Research Council of Canada
1982-85: Research Fellowship Award, Research Committee, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Professor Koutsilieris has over 4,000 published medical citations and 192 publications and his editorial board experience includes: Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, International Journal of European Citizens Quality of Life, In Vivo, World Journal of Gastroenterology, World Journal of Methodology, Open Journal of Molecular and Integrated Physiology, World Journal of Experimental Medicine, and Open Journal of Integrative Physiology.
As a Distinguished Fellow of New Westminster College, Professor Dr. Michael Koutsilieris is dedicated to supporting the highest standards of academic excellence and is committed to the advancement of New Westminster College and its Global Network of Fellows.