Faculty Curriculum Vitae Please fill out the details as indicated below. Where not applicable, mark N/A Full Name: Rank: Status: Program: Email: Dr. Christoforos D. Giannaki Lecturer Full Time Aesthetics giannaki.c@intercollege.ac.cy Educational qualifications Degree Year Awarding Institution Thesis title (if applicable) PhD 2010 Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece MSc 2006 School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom BSc 2005 Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Greece The effects of intradialytic exercise training in parameters of functional capacity and quality of life in dialysis patients with the Restless Legs Syndrome Doppler and TDI-derived indexes of diastolic function during supine bicycle exercise and supine resting recovery in healthy trained individuals: Relationship with heart rate Cardio-respiratory fitness of children 10-12 years old with Developmental Coordination Disorder Employment history Period of employment Employer Location Position From To 2010 2015 University of Nicosia, Cyprus Lecturer Nicosia 2007 2010 Centre for Research and Technology of Thessaly Larissa, Greece Researcher Memberships and Professional Affiliations From To Institution/Professional Organisation Status 2016 Present Austin Sports Medicine journal Editorial board member 2015 Present The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Visiting Scientist Nicosia, Cyprus 2010 Present Hellenic Association of Biochemistry and Founding Member Physiology of Exercise 2008 Present European Restless Legs Syndrome Study Member Group 2011 Present European College of Sport Science Member
2014 2016 European Hydration Institute Member Conferences and Seminars From To Title Role 4/11/2016 6/11/2016 6 th annual Conference of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise, Athens, Greece 20/10/2016-1 st scientific meeting of Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise at the University of Nicosia Cyprus in collaboration with the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise 24/10/2016 - Scientific workshop entitled Non-invasive assessment of body and muscle composition under the umbrella of the 4 th annual conference of the Hellenic Society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise, Trikala, Greece 5/11/2015 6/11/2015 thematic area clinical exercise physiology: exercise and health in the 5 th conference of the Hellenic society of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise, Athens, Greece 1/9/2012 5/9/2012 41 st European Muscle Conference, Rhodes, Greece Member of the scientific board Organizer Invited spokesperson/ Organizing duties/ Trainer Conference chair Organizing duties and Abstract committee member Research/Projects From To Title and Reference Funded by 2017 Present Project Title: The effects of 6 months Universitas supplementation of a formula containing a foundation mixture of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and vitamins on functional capacity, cognitive function and quality of life in the elderly Role: Project coordinator/principal investigator 2016 Present Active involvement in a national project regarding child health promotion in Cyprus entitled. Funded by Hencel Cyprus Ltd and under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education of Cyprus in collaboration with the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. The project will be applied in all the schools of Cyprus. 2016 2017 European Hydration Institute Graduate Research Grant Project Title: The association between objectively measured sleep parameters and dehydration in young adults Role: Supervisor/Coordinator Henel Cyprus Ltd European Hydration Institute
2015 Present Member/Cyprus representative scientist in the COST action funded from the European Union - entitled Interindividual variation in response to consumption of plant food bioactives and determinants involved (POSITIVe) - member of Working Group #2: Inter-individual variation in the biological responsiveness regarding cardiometabolic Endpoints. Role: management committee member 2007 2010 Participation in research projects in hemodialysis patients supported by the 04EP07 research project, implemented within the framework of Integration of researchers from abroad in Greece s R&T System - ENTER and cofinanced by National and Community Funds (25% from the Greek Ministry of Development- General Secretariat of Research and Technology and 75% from the E.U.- European Social Fund). Research Projects titles: 1.The effect of Restless Legs Syndrome in the functional capacity and quality of life in hemodialysis patients. 2. The effect of a dopamine agonist in the quality of life of hemodialysis patients suffering from the restless legs syndrome European Union Greek Ministry of Development- General Secretariat of Research and Technology and E.U.- European Social Fund Publications/Journal/Articles Year Title Other authors Journal/ Conference/ Publisher 1 2017 Impact of flavonols on cardiometabolic biomarkers: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled human trials to explore the role of interindividual variability 2 2016 Restless legs syndrome an Regina Menezes, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Antonia Kaltsatou, Antonio González- Sarrías, Arno Greyling, Cristina Andres- Lacueva, Eileen R Gibney,Julie Dumont, Manuel Schär, Mar Garcia-Aloy, Susana Durán, Tatjana Ruskovska, Viktorija Maksimova, Emilie Combet and Paula Pinto Stefanidis I, Vainas A, Dardiotis E, Spanoulis Vol. Nutrients 9;9(2) Page s Sleep Medicine 22 103
mortality in hemodialysis patients 3 2016 An eight week school-based intervention with circuit training improves physical fitness and reduces body fat in male adolescents. 4 2015 Combination of exercise training and dopamine agonists in dialysis patients with RLS: A randomized doubleblind placebo controlled study 5 2015 Restless legs syndrome does not affect 3-year mortality in hemodialysis patients A, Sounidaki M, Eleftheriadis T, Liakopoulos V, Karatzaferi C, Sakkas GK, Zintzaras E, Hadjigeorgiou GM Aphamis G, Tsouloupas CN, Ioannou Y, Hadjicharalambous M. Sakkas GK, Karatzaferi C, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Stefanidis I Stefanidis I, Vainas A, Dardiotis E, Spanoulis A, Gourli P, Papadopoulou D, Vakianis P, Patsidis E, Eleftheriadis T, Liakopoulos V, Pournaras S, Sakkas GK, Zintzaras E, Hadjigeorgiou GM The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 56(7-8) 894-900 ASAIO Journal 61 (6) 738-741 Sleep Medicine 16 (9) 1131-1138 Scholarships- Awards: Awards/Distinctions 2016: 3 rd Best Study award in the 6 th congress of the Hellenic Association of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise, 4-6 November, 2016, Athens, Greece. Speaker: Mrs Pinelopi Stavrinou-Role: Member of the research team 2016: Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Hellenic Association of Biochemistry and Physiology of Exercise October 2015- Monthly Editor s choice article of the scientific journal Sleep Medicine- Official Journal of the World Association of Sleep Medicine-Impact factor 3.15). Article title: Restless legs syndrome does not affect 3-year mortality in hemodialysis patients 2013: 1st Scientific Award at the 42st EDTNA/ERCA International Conference, 31st 3rd September, Malmo Konserthus, Sweden. December 2012: Academic and Research Excellence Award by the Greek Ministry for Education for the activities conducted in the University of Thessaly in the period 2006-2012. (Research Team Leader: Dr Christina Karatzaferi)
2010: Best study award in the 9 th Greek Congress of Nephrology Nursing, 27-30 May, 2010, Skiathos, Greece 2007-2010: Ph.D. Scholarship- Institute of Human Performance and Rehabilitation, Centre for Research and Technology of Thessaly, Greece (Total amount of the scholarship: 35000 euro) 2008: European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/ European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) National Scholarship Award in the 36 th EDTNA/ERCA International conference, 6-9 September, Prague, Czech Republic, 2008 2008: Best Study award in the 8 th Greek Congress of Nephrology Nursing, 29 May-1 June, 2008, Porto Heli, Greece 2001-2005: Four times awarded from the State Scholarships Foundation of Greece (I.K.Y) for my excellent grade and performance in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly, Greece Grants: 2017: Universitas foundation fund: internal funding for research projects Role: Project coordinator/principal investigator Project Title: The effects of 6 months supplementation of a formula containing a mixture of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and vitamins on functional capacity, cognitive function and quality of life in the elderly Amount: 20000 euro 2016: European Hydration Institute Graduate Research Grant Role: Supervisor/Coordinator Project Title: The association between objectively measured sleep parameters and dehydration in young adults Student: Mr Panagiotis Aristotelous, MSc Amount: 5000 euro 2013: Personal grant for equipment purchase Role: Coordinator Project title: A school based exercise intervention aiming to reduce obesity and improve fitness levels in adolescents in Cyprus Funding body: IronFX Global Limited Amount: 2450 euro 2011-2016: Travel grant- European Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group- Amount: 500 euro each year 2007-2010: Ph.D. Scholarship- Institute of Human Performance and Rehabilitation, Centre for Research and Technology of Thessaly, Greece (Total amount of the scholarship: 35000 euro)