Genomic Medicine Course in Nafplio
Date and Time
- Organized by: Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), CHS Greece
- Language: English
- Scientific Director: Professor Despina Sanoudou, PhD FACMG (National Kapodistrian University of Athens / CHS)
- Faculty: Assist. Professor Athena Bazou (National Kapodistrian University of Athens / CHS), Professor Aristides Eliopoulos (National Kapodistrian University of Athens), Dr. Roger Hajjar (Brigham and Women's Hospital), Professor Isaac Kohane (Harvard), Assist. Professor Jonathan Picker (Harvard), Professor Sotirios Tsiodras (National Kapodistrian University of Athens), Professor Despina Sanoudou, Professor Mark Schiefsky (Harvard / CHS)
- Activity Administration: Professor Despina Sanoudou, Dr. Evan Katsarelis (CHS Greece)
Synopsis
In an era where medicine is increasingly defined by molecular insight and data-driven precision, the Genomic Medicine Course in Nafplio offers a rare opportunity for elite undergraduate medical students to immerse themselves in the rapidly evolving field of Genomic Medicine and its connections with the unique medical traditions of ancient Greece. This intensive three-day program is organized by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) Medical School and Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece (CHS Greece), with the participation of faculty members of Harvard Medical School (HMS), and it brings together students from NKUA Medical School and Harvard University. It is designed to foster transatlantic academic collaboration while equipping future physicians with the conceptual and analytical tools, as well as the historical knowledge, required to navigate the genomic era. Learn more about the Genomic Medicine Course in Nafplio.