Yannis Hamidou | Immunotherapy |

Mr. Yannis Hamidou | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Yannis Hamidou at Amiens Picardie University Hospital | France

Mr. Yannis Hamidou is a dedicated rheumatologist currently serving as Clinic Chief Assistant at CHU Amiens-Picardie, France. With a strong academic background in medical sciences, rheumatology, and sports medicine, he has actively contributed to clinical research focusing on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. His expertise spans therapeutic innovations, patient-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving outcomes in rheumatology and intensive care settings. Through his clinical practice and research endeavors, Mr. Hamidou has developed a reputation for excellence in precision treatment strategies and evidence-based medicine, significantly impacting rheumatology healthcare and contributing to advancements in patient management practices.

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Education 

Mr. Yannis Hamidou completed his postgraduate diploma in medical sciences, laying the foundation for his medical career. He successfully defended his medical thesis , advancing his academic and clinical expertise. To specialize further, he obtained a postgraduate diploma in rheumatology, focusing on autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Additionally, he completed a specialization in sports medicine and earned the BPC certification, broadening his clinical competencies. This comprehensive academic training has equipped him with extensive knowledge across internal medicine, rheumatology, and sports-related healthcare, preparing him for leadership roles in clinical care, research, and education.

Experience 

Mr. Yannis Hamidou is currently serving as Clinic Chief Assistant at CHU Amiens-Picardie, where he integrates clinical care with research responsibilities. His work in intensive care medicine includes serving as Principal Investigator for an observational clinical study, focusing on chronic inflammatory diseases in critical care settings. Alongside his clinical duties, he actively participates in developing patient-specific treatment strategies for autoimmune and rheumatologic disorders. His multidisciplinary experience spans rheumatology, sports medicine, and internal medicine, providing comprehensive care solutions. He also contributes to academic teaching and mentoring, fostering evidence-based clinical practices while engaging in ongoing research aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Awards and Honors 

Mr. Yannis Hamidou academic achievements and clinical leadership reflect his professional excellence. His appointments, including Clinic Chief Assistant at CHU Amiens-Picardie and Principal Investigator roles in clinical studies, highlight his recognition within the medical community. His selection for advanced training in rheumatology, sports medicine, and critical care research further emphasizes his commitment to advancing medical science. Future recognitions are anticipated as his contributions to rheumatology research, patient care innovations, and academic scholarship continue to grow, positioning him as a promising leader in the field of rheumatology and clinical medicine in France.

Research Focus 

Mr. Yannis Hamidou research primarily targets autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, with a focus on therapeutic innovations and patient outcome optimization. His work in rheumatology explores the long-term maintenance of advanced therapies like Janus kinase inhibitors and investigates biomarkers such as fecal calprotectin for early disease detection. Additionally, he has contributed to understanding mortality causes in intensive care settings among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. By integrating real-world data and observational clinical research, his studies aim to refine diagnostic precision, enhance treatment strategies, and inform evidence-based clinical guidelines, ultimately improving healthcare delivery for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions.

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Efthalia Zervoudi | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Efthalia Zervoudi | Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Efthalia Zervoudi, Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Greece

Dr. Efthalia Zervoudi is a senior researcher at the Hellenic Pasteur Institute with a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Athens. Her research focuses on designing inhibitors targeting antigen-trimming aminopeptidases, contributing significantly to immunology and cancer biology. She has extensive experience in oncology and molecular biomarkers, having held positions at Cardiff University and University Hospital “Attikon.” Dr. Zervoudi has authored multiple influential publications and holds patents on aminopeptidase inhibitors. She has received prestigious fellowships, including the Welcome Trust ISSF fellowship, and continues to advance personalized medicine through innovative molecular diagnostic approaches.

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Education

I completed my PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Athens (2012–2016) with top honors, focusing on designing inhibitors targeting antigen-trimming aminopeptidases. Before that, I earned my Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the same university (2010–2012), studying the specificity pockets of aminopeptidases involved in antigen processing. My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Patras (2003–2008), where I researched proteoglycans in cancer patients under Prof. Dimitrios Vynios. 🎓 Prior to university, I graduated high school with a strong average score of 18.5/20, marking the start of my scientific path.

Experience

Dr. Efthalia Zervoudi is currently serving as a Senior Researcher at the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (2024–present), contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research. From 2019 to 2023, she was a Research Coordinator at the Oncology Unit of University Hospital “Attikon” in Greece. 🏥 Previously, she held a postdoctoral research position at Cardiff University’s School of Medicine (2016–2019), specializing in Infection and Immunity. 🔬 Between 2010 and 2015, she collaborated with the Protein Chemistry Lab at the National Centre for Scientific Research “DEMOKRITOS”, working on the project: “Rational design and development of inhibitors for targeting antigen-trimming aminopeptidases.”

Awards

Dr. Efthalia Zervoudi has received several prestigious fellowships and awards recognizing her impactful research. In 2020, she was awarded funding by the Hellenic Society of Oncology for her study on Endoplasmic Reticulum Associated Peptidases as tools to understand cancer. 🧪 In 2015, she received the esteemed Wellcome Trust ISSF Fellowship at Cardiff University. 🇬🇧 Earlier, in Fall 2014, the Hellenic Academy of Athens honored her with the “Axillea and Aikaterini Dionysopoulou” award for her groundbreaking work on rationally designed inhibitors enhancing antigen presentation and cytotoxic T-cell responses. 🔬🎖️ Her research continues to push scientific boundaries.

Research Focus

Dr. Efthalia Zervoudi is a leading researcher in immunology and molecular biology, with a focus on antigen processing, immune regulation, and aminopeptidase function. Her work explores how enzymes like ERAP1 and ERAP2 trim antigenic peptides for presentation by MHC class I molecules, enhancing cytotoxic T-cell responses—a crucial process in cancer immunotherapy and autoimmune disease research. 🧬 She also develops targeted inhibitors to modulate immune responses, contributing to vaccine design and tumor immunity. 🧪 Her research bridges biochemistry, structural biology, and immuno-oncology, with potential applications in personalized medicine.

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Rationally designed inhibitor targeting antigen-trimming aminopeptidases enhances antigen presentation and cytotoxic T-cell responses

Probing the S1 specificity pocket of the aminopeptidases that generate antigenic peptides

A common single nucleotide polymorphism in endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 2 induces a specificity switch that leads to altered antigen processing

Optimized peptide–MHC multimer protocols for detection and isolation of autoimmune T-cells

A role for naturally occurring alleles of endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidases in tumor immunity and cancer pre-disposition

Autoimmune disease-associated variants of extracellular endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1 induce altered innate immune responses by human immune cells

3, 4-diaminobenzoic acid derivatives as inhibitors of the oxytocinase subfamily of M1 aminopeptidases with immune-regulating properties

Novel selective inhibitors of aminopeptidases that generate antigenic peptides

Dual molecular mechanisms govern escape at immunodominant HLA A2-restricted HIV epitope

A common SNP in ER aminopeptidase 2 induces a specificity switch that leads to altered antigen processing

HPV16 E6 Oncogene Contributes to Cancer Immune Evasion by Regulating PD-L1 Expression through a miR-143/HIF-1a Pathway

Correction: Konstantopoulos et al. HPV16 E6 Oncogene Contributes to Cancer Immune Evasion by Regulating PD-L1 Expression through a miR-143/HIF-1a Pathway. Viruses 2024, 16, 113