I am Eleni Karligkiotou, a molecular biologist and academic researcher focused on molecular microbiology, detection, and NGS analysis of microorganisms affecting human health in both clinical and environmental samples. I combine bench science with data analysis and enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring. My work is guided by solid quality practices (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 15189:2012) and a commitment to translating complex data into actionable insights for students, collaborators, and health stakeholders.

Eleni Karligkiotou

I am Eleni Karligkiotou, a molecular biologist and academic researcher focused on molecular microbiology, detection, and NGS analysis of microorganisms affecting human health in both clinical and environmental samples. I combine bench science with data analysis and enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring. My work is guided by solid quality practices (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 15189:2012) and a commitment to translating complex data into actionable insights for students, collaborators, and health stakeholders.

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I am Eleni Karligkiotou, a molecular biologist and academic researcher focused on molecular microbiology, detection, and NGS analysis of microorganisms affecting human health in both clinical and environmental samples. I combine bench science with data analysis and enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and mentoring.
My work is guided by solid quality practices (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 15189:2012) and a commitment to translating complex data into actionable insights for students, collaborators, and health stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Laboratory Research Associate at University of Thessaly, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Sequencing, Proteomics and virus isolation
October 1, 2024 - Present
Molecular diagnostics research, sequencing, proteomics and virus isolation work; NGS data analysis; protocol development and optimization.
Contract Lecturer at University of Thessaly, Dept of Food Science and Nutrition, Karditsa, Greece
March 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Molecular Diagnostics in Foods (3rd semester) including theoretical lectures and laboratory exercises for cell biology.
Senior Researcher at Fame Laboratory, Environmental Physiology Lab, University of Thessaly - School of Physical Education and Sport Science
April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Environmental physiology research with emphasis on molecular and analytical approaches in lab settings.
Laboratory Technical Supervisor at PLUSMA IAE, Subdivision Larissa Greece
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Laboratory technical supervision and oversight; coordination of lab operations and liaising with microbiology laboratories.
Local Medical Sales Rep – Liaison with microbiology labs at BIOATRIKI SA, Athens, Greece
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2018
Liaison with microbiology laboratories, product information, and technical support.
Scientific Supervisor - DNA testing Lab at DNA Lab - Center of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Scientific supervision and coordination of DNA testing lab activities.

Education

PhD at University of Thessaly, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
January 1, 2000 - July 1, 2006
MSc in Biotechnology at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
January 1, 1997 - August 1, 1998
BSc Honours in Biology and Chemistry at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
ISO 15189:2012 knowledge
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Other