Endocrinology Consultant LAIKO University Hospital, Medicine school, national and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece
Dr. Maria Yavropoulou is a distinguished Endocrinology Consultant at the Endocrinology Unit of the 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Based at LAIKO University Hospital in Athens, Greece, she specializes in managing endocrine disorders, with a keen focus on rare diseases of calcium and phosphate metabolism.
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Education 🎓
- Medical Degree: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece.
- Endocrinology Specialization: AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki.
- Advanced Training: University of Leiden, Netherlands (LUMC), under Prof. Socrates Papapoulos; University of Arkansas, USA (UAMS), under Prof. Stavros Manolagas.
- Ph.D.: Bone metabolism diseases, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh).
- Master’s Degrees:
- “Translational Research in Molecular Biology and Genetics” (NKUA).
- “Epidemiology – Research Methodology in Biomedical Sciences in Clinical Practice and Public Health” (NKUA).
Experience 🩺
- Consultant actively managing all endocrine diseases, emphasizing rare calcium and phosphate metabolism disorders.
- Deputy Head (since 2019): Center for Expertise of Rare Disorders of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism (C.E.R.E.D), LAIKO Hospital.
- Patient and Quality Coordinator: Center for Expertise for Adult Langerhans Histiocytosis, Athens.
- Prestigious Memberships: Member of European Calcified Tissue Society, Steering Committee Member of ESE Educational Programme on Rare Disorders.
Research Interests 🧬
Dr. Yavropoulou’s research focuses on:
- Bone metabolism and associated molecular mechanisms.
- Diabetes and its intersection with endocrine disorders.
- Cortisol production and its impact on rheumatoid arthritis.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Yavropoulou’s exemplary work has earned her numerous accolades, including:
- Jens Sandahl Christiansen Award (2020) – European Society of Endocrinology.
- G. TOLIS Award (2019) – Hellenic Endocrine Society.
- D. IKKOS Awards (2021, 2022) – Clinical Research, Hellenic Endocrine Society.
- EJE Rising Star Award (2022) – European Journal of Endocrinology.
- Excellence Scholarship in Ph.D. Thesis (2009-2010) – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Dr. Yavropoulou has authored numerous impactful publications (134 total, 3164 citations, h-index: 29). Selected works include:
The Association of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms with COVID-19 Severity (2024) – Nutrients.
Diurnal Production of Cortisol and Treatment Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis (2024) – RMD Open.
Transient Osteoporosis Following Denosumab Discontinuation (2024) – Osteoporosis International.
Nocebo-Associated Treatment Discontinuation in Anti-Osteoporotic Drugs (2024) – Maturitas.
Immune System Effects on the Endocrine System (2023) – Endotext.