Assisting Nature consists of a group of scientists with specialized expertise in the field of infertility, capable of providing all kind of services related to assisted reproduction.
Gynaecologists who are dedicated in treating female infertility, highly experienced in reproductive endoscopy, but also passionate, loyal, and highly committed to patient treatment and care…
There is an entire team behind our lab, whom patients might haven’t met yet,however, these scientists have a tremendous impact on creating life everyday and play an integral role in the establishment of a pregnancy…
to provide cutting edge fertility care in an environment that supported patients’ physical, emotional, and financial needs—and to make future business and clinical decisions based on what is in the best interest of the
Gynaecologists who are dedicated in treating female infertility, highly experienced in reproductive endoscopy, but also passionate, loyal, and highly committed to patient treatment and care…
Reproductive Medicine Specialists, accredited by National Authority
There is an entire team behind our lab, whom patients might haven’t met yet,however, these scientists have a tremendous impact on creating life everyday and play an integral role in the establishment of a pregnancy…
A Symphony of Expertise and Excellence in the field of reproductive medicine with our European renowned Fertility specialists offer more than 100 years of combined reproductive treatment, research and infertility expertise…
to provide cutting edge fertility care in an environment that supported patients’ physical, emotional, and financial needs—and to make future business and clinical decisions based on what is in the best interest of the
Evi Timotheou received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Bologna, Italy in 2004. Her thesis included research about the influence of different culture systems in human ovarian tissue preservation after cryopreservation.Evi began her embryology career in 2004 at University Hospital Sant’ Orsola Malpighi, Institute of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Human Reproduction Unit, Bologna, Italy , trained by Raffaella Fabbri in freezing / thawing ovarian tissue , ovarian tissue culture and electron microscopy techniques.She completed her internship in IVF techniques at Ravenna Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Italy in 2006.In 2007 she was recruited as embryologist at Genesis IVF Center, Patras, Greece.She joined American Fertility Services Clinic in New York, USA in 2007 and specialized in assisted reproduction techniques including pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and extended embryo culture.
Kyparissia, received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2017. Her thesis focused on the analysis of polymorphisms in the silencing region located 5 ́ of the β-globin gene in patients with hemoglobinopathies.
In 2017, she completed her internship at the Center for Fertility and In Vitro Fertilization at the Inter-Balkan Center, where she dealt with IVF techniques. Her internship focused on Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in IVF and the analysis of their efficiency based on the number of eggs.
Kyparissia is currently Master candidate in “Human Reproduction”, Master Program of Medical School in Democritus University of Thrace.
Tatiana received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013. Her studies were targeted in the field of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology. Her diplomatic research focused in the evaluation of the genotoxic and antigenotoxic effects of natural agents using both in vitro and in vivo techniques.In 2012 she completed her internship in “Theageneio” Hospital where, she was trained in molecular diagnostics in viral infections of HPV.During the next two years she completed her Master degree in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, attending the Postgraduate Study Program “Applied Genetics and Biotechnology”, where she was involved in the challenging field of Molecular Biology and Cytogenetic. In her thesis, she performed mitochondrial DNA and chromosome analysis, using molecular and cytogenetic techniques, along with the use of bioinformatic tools.
During 2016-2017, she also participated in the Educational Study Program in “Human Reproduction” at Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Tatiana joined our team in 2017. She is certified as a Clinical Embryologist by ESHRE.
Ronny Janssens graduated from the Stedelijk Instituut voor Technisch Onderwijs in Mechelen in 1978 with a degree in clinical chemistry.
He started his career at the Radio Immuno Assay laboratory at the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussels in 1979.
He joined the team of Prof. André Van Steirteghem and Prof. Paul Devroey as an embryologist in 1983.
Since then he has been involved in the start-up and development of the IVF laboratory at the centre for reproductive Medicine.
Ronny Janssens is currently the Quality Manager of the Centre for Reproductive Medicine of the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel where he was responsible for the implementation of a quality system and accreditation according to ISO 17025 and later ISO15189.
He has been an ESHRE member since 1985 and cofounder of the paramedical group within ESHRE.
He has published more than 50 articles in peer reviewed journals and he acts as an external reviewer in several leading journals.
He is invited lecturer in several international congresses around the world.
He has authored many chapters in international textbooks regarding the implementation of a quality system and laboratory accreditation.
Polina Solomonidi is a midwife. She graduated and had bachelor degree as a midwife in 2013 from university Prof.Dr. Paraskev Stroqnov, Varna, Bulgaria. Started working in newborn intensive care followed by working in High risk pregnancy unit where she wrote and published her article “Pregnancy and delivery with Paroxismal night hemoglobinuria".
In 2018 ,Polina started working in International Balkan Center and in 2020 she joined the Assisting Nature team.
Polina is fluent in english and russian.
Emmanuela received her bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from International University of Greece in 2020.
She joined Assisting Nature Team in 2020 as a Junior Midwife Coordinator.
Emma is focused on providing a high quality, professional services with a friendly smile.
She speaks English fluently
Email: midwives@assistingnature.gr
Eleni Gkika is a midwife, graduated from Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Department of Midwifery. She worked for several years in the field of Obstetrics in the Gynecological Clinic Genesis. The year 2021 she joined Assisting Nature team as a coordinating midwife!
Her strong point is the feeling of responsibility and the provision of high quality health care services in combination with a friendly smile.
She is fluent in English and German.
Alexandra Karassavidou is an expert cardiologist and is particularly concerned with hypertension and arrhythmia.
Her experience in diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases is long and extensive.
From 1986 till 1995 while doing her specialty, she worked in the Department of Pathology in the Prefectural Hospital of Edessa for four years and them moved to the cardiology department of Papanikolaou Hospital in Thessaloniki.
From 1996 until today she continues the cardiology profession in a private office
in Thessaloniki specializing in cardiological ultrasound and holter studies.
Πτυχιούχος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπ. Θεσσαλίας το 1999.
Ειδικεύθηκε στην Αναισθησιολογία στο “Γ. Παπανικολάου” από όπου απέκτησε τίτλο ειδικότητας το 2005. Διδάκτορας του Π.Θ., το 2007.
Μετεκπαίδευση το 2009 στο UCI-Los Angeles στην νευροαναισθησιολογία και καρδιοαναισθησιολογία και το 2010 στο “Policlinico Umberto-La Sapienza, Rome” στην νευροαναισθησιολογία.
Εργάσθηκε ως ειδικός αναισθησιολόγος στο Νοσ. “ΑΧΕΠΑ” και “Παπαγεωργίου”, εξειδικεύθηκε στην εντατικολογία στο Νοσ. “Αγ. Παύλος” και από το 2008 έως το 2016 εργάσθηκε ως επιμελήτρια στο Αναισθησιολογικό και στο Καρδιοαναισθησιολογικό Τμήμα του Νοσ. “Γ. Παπανικολάου”.
Από το 2016 είναι Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια του Ιατρικού Τμήματος της Σχολής Επιστημών Υγείας του ΑΠΘ με γνωστικό αντικείμενο ‘‘Περιγραφική Ανατομική’’ στον Τομέα Ανατομικής και Παθολογικής Ανατομικής
Veatriki Tsatsouli is a senior healthcare executive with over 17 years of experience in healthcare.
As a senior manager, she has developed extensive experience in the leadership and management of healthcare organizations and services.
Her experience in the field of infertility, the past 15 years, has given her an in-depth understanding of the needs and expectations of patients and the requirements to develop and deliver high performing quality service.
Following her studies and initial training she embarked on further post graduate studies and completed an MBA in Health Care Management, at Sheffield University.
Mrs. Vasiliadou Magda was born and raised in Thessaloniki.
She studied English language and literature in the American College (ACT). The last decade she has worked in the public as well as the private sector, especially on patient service and on administration departments. She has also participated to psychology seminars.
Her experience to the field of health gives her the ability of excellent communication with the patients and also the sense of flexibility with her co workers.
Email: secretary@assistingnature.gr
Chara has been in a medical background for almost eight years, and joined the Assisting Nature IVF team in 2017. With many years in the field of customer service, Chara is a compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable, and highly professional individual with excellent communication skills. She is well versed at walking new patients through the process of ‘’getting started’’ in a friendly, uncomplicated manner and has a wide passion for delivering the quality care patients.
Her customer service skills plays an invaluable role of providing front desk services in a fast paced environment ensuring that all queries are attended to us quickly as possible.
Her strong interest and genuine caring for our patients is heart-warming. She is responsible for administrative requests from the patients as well as for international patient communication relating to visa applications, recommended accommodation and etc. She is always available and more than happy to answer any related inquires.
Email: info@assistingnature.gr
Artemis Marousou is a graduate of the Department of French Language and Literature of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Customer service skills were acquired through multi-year sales and customer service expertise make it highly experienced to guide new patients in processes and ensure the best possible service.
She is fluent in English and French and since 2017 she is in charge of secretarial support, patient management and coordination of English-speaking and French-speaking patients at our unit.
Kalli Klountzou, is a sales executive in Health Services and Pharmaceuticals with many years of experience in the field. she has distinguished herself through her professionalism and. her faultless attention to detail, She is distinguished by professionalism and consistency. She stands out for her communication skills and the spirit of collaboration.
She follows a human centered approach, having learned to listen to the needs of our associates and patients, always trying to serve and provide solutions. She in CFS (Costumer Focused Sailing) -Wyeth, in CRM (Costumer Relationship Management) Boehrienger Ingelheim and holds an MBA in International Marketing, CITY University of London.
Alexis graduate in 2018 with a bachelor in Biomedical Laboratory Scientist from Alexander Technological Institute of Thessaloniki (ATEITH) having done his internship at the laboratories of Papageorgiou Hospital working there in the hematological, immunological, microbiological, pathological, and biochemical department. He was also volunteering at the same hospital for some time before that. In 2020 he started his Master "Administration of Health Units" at the International Hellenic University.In September of 2020, Alexis became a member of Assisting Nature team taking responsibility for the medical examinations.
Lara Soues is a certified psychologist and psychotherapist. She has been working in a private office in the center of Thessaloniki since 2003. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education of the Democritus University of Thrace. She has a master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling of the University of Sheffield. She specialized and was certified in Cognitive-Analytical Psychotherapy (C.A.T) with one-year studies at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center of Thessaloniki and 160 hours of supervised sessions.
She specialized and was certified in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Systemic Approach and Family Therapy of Thessaloniki with four-year studies and similar hours of supervision. She participated in seminars and workshops on the most popular methods of modern psychotherapy including Systemic Psychotherapy and C.A.T., Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. In 2021 she completed an online Harvard University course in Bioethics, “The Law, Medicine and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies and Genetics”.
Ο Αθανάσιος Γκέκας είναι Χειρουργός Γυναικολόγος – Μαιευτήρας και από το 2010 ασχολείται αποκλειστικά με τη διερεύνηση και τη θεραπεία της υπογονιμότητας. Στο διάστημα αυτό έχει συνεργαστεί με τις μεγαλύτερες Μονάδες Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής σε Μ. Βρετανία και Ελλάδα.
Ο ιατρός αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και απέκτησε την ειδικότητα του Μαιευτήρα – Γυναικολόγου στο Αρεταίειο Νοσοκομείο του Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. To 2008 ξεκίνησε τη μετεκπαίδευση του σε αναγνωρισμένα νοσοκομεία της Μ. Βρετανίας (Kings College Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital) και από το 2010 εξειδικεύτηκε σε προβλήματα υπογονιμότητας και στην εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση στο διεθνούς φήμης νοσοκομείο Hammersmith του Λονδίνου.
Έπειτα, τη διετία 2012-2013 εργάσθηκε ως ειδικός σε προβλήματα υπογονιμότητας στο ιδιωτικό κέντρο υπογονιμότητας Create του Λονδίνου, το οποίο αποτελεί κέντρο αναφοράς στη Μ. Βρετανία για γυναίκες με χαμηλές ωοθηκικές εφεδρείες και για εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση με φυσικό ή τροποποιημένο φυσικό κύκλο. Από το 2016 έως το 2019 εργάστηκε στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Λάρισας ως Ακαδημαϊκός Υπότροφος στην Γυναικολογική Ενδοκρινολογία-Υποβοηθούμενη Αναπαραγωγή.
Διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γυναικολογικό ιατρείο στη Λάρισα από το 2014 έως και σήμερα.
Διαπιστεύσεις
Πιστοποίηση στο γυναικολογικό υπερηχογράφημα και στην υποβοηθούμενη αναπαραγωγή από την Βρετανική Εταιρεία Γονιμότητας (British Fertility Society).
Άδεια εκτέλεσης υπερήχων ειδικότητας Μαιευτικής-Γυναικολογίας από το Ελληνικό Υπουργείο Υγείας.
Πιστοποίηση στην κολποσκόπηση από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Παθολογίας Τραχήλου και Κολποσκόπησης.
Εκπαιδευτής στο πρόγραμμα αντιμετώπισης επειγόντων μαιευτικών περιστατικών ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
Η κ Μπουχλαριώτου Σοφία είναι Χειρουργός Μαιευτήρας-Γυναικολόγος εξειδικευμένη στην Ανθρώπινη Αναπαραγωγή και στη Γυναικολογική Ενδοκρινολογία. Η ολοκληρωμένη μετεκπαίδευση της στο Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο του Aachen Γερμανίας καθώς και η επίσημη αναγνώριση του τίτλου εξειδίκευσής της από την Γερμανική Εταιρία Αναπαραγωγής (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin) την καθιστά μια από τους λίγους πιστοποιημένους ειδικούς στο χώρο της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής. Είναι κάτοχος Διδακτορικής Διατριβής και διετέλεσε Λέκτορας στο Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης.
Η ιατρός αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Ιωαννίνων το 2000 και έλαβε τον τίτλο της ειδικότητας στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία το 2009 από το Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο Αλεξανδρούπολης. Από τo 2009 εώς τo 2010 εργάστηκε ως Ιατρός σε θέση Επιμελητού στην Γυναικολογική-Μαιευτική Κλινική του St. Clemens Hospitale Sterkrade (Oberhausen, Γερμανία) υπό τη διεύθυνση του Καθηγητή Dr C. Böing με βασικό αντικείμενο τη Γυναικολογική Λαπαροσκοπική Χειρουργική.
Από το 2010 και για τρία (3) έτη εργάστηκε ως ειδικευμένη Ιατρός με καθήκοντα Επιμελήτριας στο Τμήμα Γυναικολογικής Ενδοκρινολογίας και Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής του Πανεπιστημιακού Νοσοκομείου Aachen Γερμανίας υπό τη διεύθυνση του Καθηγητή Dr J Neulen. Πρόκειται για μια από τις λίγες Πανεπιστημιακές Κλινικές της Γερμανίας με ιδιαίτερα έντονη δραστηριότητα στον τομέα τόσο της Υποβοηθούμενης Αναπαραγωγής, όσο και της Γυναικολογικής και Εφηβικής Ενδοκρινολογίας. Η ενεργή συμμετοχή της ιατρού στις εργασίες της κλινικής συμπεριέλαβε και ένα μεγάλο αριθμό ενδοσκοπικών χειρουργείων στα πλαίσια της διερεύνησης και θεραπείας της υπογονιμότητας.
Prof Papanikolaou Evaggelos, MD, PhD, is a Reproductive Medicine Specialist. Dr. Papanikolaou is a world class recognized Specialist in Fertility treatment and was appointed as a Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece since 2015. He is ESHRE and EBCOG accredited as Reproductive Specialist.
He obtained his MD degree (1994) and became specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002) at the Medical School of Ioannina, University of Ioannina, Greece. From 2002 till September 2005 he was trained in Reproductive Medicine in the Centre of Reproductive Medicine at the University Hospital of VUB in Brussels under prof. P. Devroey, Prof Van Steirteghem and Prof Tournaye. Eventually, at 2005 he was appointed as a consultant in the above University clinic until end of 2006. The above university center is the pioneer clinic in the world regarding IVF and male infertility, since there was discovered ICSI, a technique which changed the root of in vitro fertilization in many aspects, leading in huge improvement in pregnancy rates.
He is granted two PhD diplomas and one Master in Reproductive Endocrinology. The first PhD degree was granted to him at the University of Ioannina in 2004. His thesis was “Premature ovarian failure and endothelial dysfunction”and his supervisor was the renowned Reproductive Endocrinologist Prof Kalantaridou S. In 2008 he became Doctor of Fhilosophy at the Free University of Brussels and his thesis was “Blastocyst culture in IVF’. He also obtained the degree of Master in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research from the Dutch speaking Free University of Brussels (VUB). He is an active member of the Belgian Society of Reproductive Medicine (BSRM), European Society in Reproductive Medicne (ESHRE) as well as in the American Society (ASRM). He is honored to be invited as a distinguished speaker at YALE University in 2014, USA.
Robert Najdecki MD, PhD is a Reproductive Gynaecology Specialist. His experience in diagnosis and treatment of fertility disorders, such as endoscopic surgery is long and extensive and includes more than 6000 stimulated cycles.
He graduated and received his medical degree from Medical School at the University of Warsaw in 1985 and his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Solec University Hospital in Warsaw. He completed the reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at The Genetic Department of Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw – Poland as a member of the IVF team in 1992. One of the most important achievements of his team/ led by Prof. Wisniewski / was the second baby birth through IVF technique in Poland.In 1989, he obtained his PhD in the University of Warsaw, with his dissertation titled “Evaluation of maturity of oocytes after stimulation through IVF method.” His dissertation includes studies of multiple medication protocols in order to induce ovulation, regarding the morphological maturity in human oocytes after collection. As a reproductive gynaecologist, he finds this experience in embryology to be a very crucial in the process of improving patients care. During these pioneering years, Dr. Najdecki was deeply involved in research for a “new method” for oocyte pick up. After many years of laparoscopic OPU, he successfully introduced the first vaginal, ultrasound guided oocyte pick up, which resulted in second IVF baby being born in the nation.This first success led the way to a new era in IVF techniques that goes on until today. He has also been active in fertility research, publishing on topics ranging from fibroids, endometriosis to ovulatory dysfunction and ovarian ageing.
After moving to Greece Dr Najdecki was appointed Scientific Director of “Iatriki Erevna” IVF Unit / Medical Research/Clinic in Thessaloniki (1988 – 2005). In 2005 Dr Najdecki joined the clinical team at “Embryolab” IVF Unit in Thessaloniki and spent 8 years supporting the team in egg collections, embryo transfers and endoscopic surgeries.
Foteini Chouliara MD, MSc
Gynaecologist with reproductive medicine interests
Foteini Chouliara is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in Reproductive Gynaecology.
She was awarded the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (M.B.,Ch.B) by the University of Glasgow School of Medicine in 2005. After completing Foundation Year 1 post graduate training she started her residency in surgery following by the residency in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Hippokration Hospital of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki/ Greece.
From 2017 she is working as qualified Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultant. She received her Master in Science (MSc) Degree in “Human reproduction” from Democritus University of Thrace in 2019 and is a Research Fellow of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki carrying out research work on the role of particular biomarkers in the pre-surgical assessment of ovarian tumors as part of her Doctorate degree. Foteini is deeply committed in the supervision of our International Patient Department.
Foteini joined Assisting Nature in 2018.
Afroditi Katouna received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2002. She completed a Masters in Medical Science in Assisted Reproduction Technologies from the University of Nottingham, UK after earning a scholarship from Onassis Foundation.
In her thesis she studied the effects of assisted hatching on developmental potential and gene expression of mouse embryos. Upon her return to Greece she worked at the Transgenic Technology Lab of the Hellenic Pasteur Institute. Her job was to develop and implement methods of cryopreservation of mouse embryos in order to store and archive mutant strains. In 2007 Afroditi was recruited as embryologist at Genesis Athens Center, Greece where she was trained in all assisting reproduction techniques.
She was part of the embryologist team for 14 years and she gained experience in more than 40.000 cycles of assisted reproduction. Afroditi is ESHRE certified Senior Clinical Embryologist since 2013. She has attended many workshops and conferences in the field of Assisted Reproduction and is an active member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
Kyparissia, received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2017. Her thesis focused on the analysis of polymorphisms in the silencing region located 5 ́ of the β-globin gene in patients with hemoglobinopathies.
In 2017, she completed her internship at the Center for Fertility and In Vitro Fertilization at the Inter-Balkan Center, where she dealt with IVF techniques. Her internship focused on Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in IVF and the analysis of their efficiency based on the number of eggs.
Kyparissia is currently Master candidate in “Human Reproduction”, Master Program of Medical School in Democritus University of Thrace.
Evi Timotheou received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Bologna, Italy in 2004. Her thesis included research about the influence of different culture systems in human ovarian tissue preservation after cryopreservation.Evi began her embryology career in 2004 at University Hospital Sant’ Orsola Malpighi, Institute of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Human Reproduction Unit, Bologna, Italy , trained by Raffaella Fabbri in freezing / thawing ovarian tissue , ovarian tissue culture and electron microscopy techniques.She completed her internship in IVF techniques at Ravenna Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Italy in 2006.In 2007 she was recruited as embryologist at Genesis IVF Center, Patras, Greece.She joined American Fertility Services Clinic in New York, USA in 2007 and specialized in assisted reproduction techniques including pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and extended embryo culture.
Tatiana received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2013. Her studies were targeted in the field of Molecular Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology. Her diplomatic research focused in the evaluation of the genotoxic and antigenotoxic effects of natural agents using both in vitro and in vivo techniques.In 2012 she completed her internship in “Theageneio” Hospital where, she was trained in molecular diagnostics in viral infections of HPV.During the next two years she completed her Master degree in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, attending the Postgraduate Study Program “Applied Genetics and Biotechnology”, where she was involved in the challenging field of Molecular Biology and Cytogenetic. In her thesis, she performed mitochondrial DNA and chromosome analysis, using molecular and cytogenetic techniques, along with the use of bioinformatic tools.
During 2016-2017, she also participated in the Educational Study Program in “Human Reproduction” at Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Tatiana joined our team in 2017, as our younger trainee embryologist.
Natassa Koutsouni received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Applications and Technologies from University of Ioannina, Greece in 2008. Her thesis was performed at Human Reproduction and Medical Genetics Laboratory in Medical school of University of Ioannina in collaboration with the IVF Unit of University Hospital of Ioannina. The work topic was the Site-directed mutagenesis of the Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) receptor’s gene.
She completed a Masters in Medical Science in Assisted Reproduction Technologies from the University of Nottingham, UK after earning a scholarship from Onassis Foundation. Her dissertation was a statistical analysis of the IVF results concerning only cycles with frozen-thawed embryos of NURTURE IVF Unit in Queen’s Medical Center Hospital of Nottingham, UK.
She worked in several IVF clinics in Athens for the last 11 years where she was trained in all IVF techniques and gained much experience. She is an active member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and Panhellenic Union of Clinical Embryologists (P.E.K.E.).
Iliana Kravari graduated from the department of Mathematics of the University of the Aegean.
She worked for almost six years in a gynecology – obstetric medical office and joined the Assisting Nature IVF Unit by Iaso Thessalias team in 2020.
With many years in the field of customer service she is a highly experienced person to guide new patients in processes and ensure the best possible service.
She speaks English and she is in charge of secretarial support and patient management.
Veatriki Tsatsouli is a senior healthcare executive with over 17 years of experience in healthcare.
As a senior manager, she has developed extensive experience in the leadership and management of healthcare organizations and services.
Her experience in the field of infertility, the past 15 years, has given her an in-depth understanding of the needs and expectations of patients and the requirements to develop and deliver high performing quality service.
Following her studies and initial training she embarked on further post graduate studies and completed an MBA in Health Care Management, at Sheffield University.
Konstantina Alexandrou is a graduate of the Department of Environment of the University of the Aegean.
With 5 years of experience in sales and customer service she joined the team of Assisting Nature IVF Unit by Iaso Thessaly in the position of secretarial support.
She is characterized by a pleasant personality and her willingness to provide excellent service to the unit's customers. She speaks English.
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