Παναγιωτόπουλος Ηλίας

Παναγιωτόπουλος  Ηλίας

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Orthopaedic Surgeon:

  • Graduated from Medical School Athens University, 1978;
  • Specialization in Orthopaedics in Athens University (1980–84);
  • PhD Thesis: Athens Medical School 1988;
  • Postgraduation Training as an Orthopaedic registrar in Nottingham (UK). (Queen's Medical Centre), (May 1984 – July 1987).

Academic carrier:

  • Lecturer - Ass Prof. - Ass Prof. in Orthopaedic Dept Patras University (1990-2006);
  • Professor in Orthopaedic Dept Patras University, 2006-2020;
  • Chairman of Orthopaedic Dept Patras University, 2010–2016;
  • Founder and Chairman of the Rehabilitation Dept Patras University 2011–2020.
  • Supervisor in 22 PHDs.

Administrative Positions:

  • Deputy CEO in University Hospital of Patras Greece 2012-2014
  • Founding President of FFN Gr (President 2017 -2021 https://ffngr.eu)
  • Chair of GlobalRegCom of FFN and Elected Board Member of FFN Global

Publications and citations as appeared in scientific data bases:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=panagiotopoulos+e;
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elias_Panagiotopoulos
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=brbYJbAAAAAJ
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6701580689

Research Focus:

  • Mechanics of Bone Healing, OP and Bone biology;
  • Hip and Knee reconstruction surgery;
  • Reconstructive Surgery in Pressure Skin Losses in Paraplegic patients
  • Healthy Aging - Fragility Fractures Holistic Care (Integrated Care)

Research Grants as Principal Investigator in 12 National and European Projects:

A. EU FUNDING

  • SMART BONE REGENERATION European Commission874896—SBR — H2020-SC1-BHC-2018-2020/H2020-SC1-2019: 874896Coordinator
  • «H 2020 -HP ADHOC (724009)- ADVANTAGE Managing Frailty A comprehensive approach to promote a disability-free advanced age in Europe: the ADVANTAGE initiative» E.775: European Commission
  • «Rapid Detection of Bacterial Infection in Prosthetic Joint Implants and Osteosynthesis Material using Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on a Chip» AO RESEARCH COMMISSION. Res. Grant Application 02-P41.

 

B. NATIONAL FUNDING

  1. «Optimazation of the sliding osteosynthesis plate ». G.R.I Greek Ministry of Research and DevelopmentΝο. 91ΕΔ813, / 6018 /01.06.1993.
  2. «Developmennt of non-destructive methods for measuring bone integrity» Greek Ministry of Research and DevelopmentNo: 01ΕΔ377
  3. «Expadable intramedullary nailing with use Shape Memory Alloys » Greek Ministry of Research and Development: No: 01ΕΔ404
  4. «Development of Artificial Intelligence Methods for the Rehabilitation of lower leg diseases » Greek Ministry of Research and Development.No: 3.4/ ΔΕΛ
  5. Charitable Support for the Rehabilitation Department on Spinal Cord Injuries No 52800000 Stavros Niarchosand Andreas Mentzelopoulos Foundations and MrSficas,
  6. Efficiency of Holisticcare in Spinal Cord Injured patients. Greek Ministry of Research and Development- MIS 5005958, No80493
  7. Integrated Care of Fragility Fracture. Greek Ministry of Research and DevelopmentNo 81133

 

Patents:

  • Sliding Plates for Osteosynthesis of Fractures and Osteotomies (100131/15.10.1990.(IntCl): A61 B17/58);
  • Intramedullary long bone lengthening with the use of smart memoryimplants 4452/2006;
     

Member of Scientific Societies:
 

  1. Hellenic Orthopaedic Association
  2. International Society for Fracture Repair
  3. British Orthopopaedic Association and British Medical Council
  4. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  5. European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroskopy [ESSKA]
  6. European Society of Biomechanics

IN CONCLUSION: MY 3 BEST ACHIEVEMENTS

I. Teaching

  • Musculoskeletal – Orthopaedicsin Pre- and Post- Graduate Students in Medical school of Patras University for 30 years
  • Spinal Cord Injuries Rehab for 10 years
  • ATLS Instructor and PHTLS Director for Medical Doctors and other Health Care Professionals for 10 years
  • Hands-on Training in Surgical techniques Orthopaedic Residents for 30 years (12.000 surgical procedures in Trauma and Elective Orthopaedics)

II. Research and Innovations

  • More than 120 papers in peer review journal, with >3.800 citations in Scholars-Google with 33 h-index
  • 19.4 M € in comprehensive research projects (Eu and National)

III. Social Awareness and Solidarity

  • Support Handicapped and Aged Individuals
  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Clinic from Concept to Establish-ment (10 years) and 10 years Operation as first Director
  • Healthy Aging with focus on Fragility Fractures (Founding President of FFN GR and Board member of GlobalFFN)