Neuroprotective Greek Herbs: Bridging Neuroscience and Cultural Heritage
Sat 3/7 • 9AM - 12:15PM PST
314 Royce Hall
Neuroprotective Greek Herbs: Bridging Neuroscience and Cultural Heritage
a seminar organized by
Anastasia Tsingotjidou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
in collaboration with Korina Atsopardi and Marigoula Margariti (University of Patras)
This seminar brings together researchers from neuroscience, pharmacology, biology, veterinary medicine, nutrition, and plant biodiversity to explore the neuroprotective potential of traditional Greek herbs. Through a combination of in-person and online presentations, the program highlights translational research, from animal models and isolated bioactive compounds to nutritional approaches and cultural heritage. The seminar concludes with a culinary demonstration using Cycladic herbs, emphasizing the connection between Greek history, daily life, and brain health.
Speakers:
Korina Atsopardi, School of Pharmacy, University of Patras
Dimitra Efthymiopoulou, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics and Department of Sports Nutrition, Harokopio University (Zoom)
Irene Giannakopoulos, CEO, Aegialis Hotel and Spa, author of the culinary book, My Amorgos!
Professor Marigoula Margariti, School of Biology, University of Patras (Zoom)
Marita Papagianni, Plant Taxonomist & Biodiversity Research Associate, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Zoom)
Professor Igor Spigelman, Laboratory of Neuropharmacology, Section of Biosystems and Function, School of Dentistry, UCLA
Professor Anastasia Tsingotjidou, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Associate Professor Konstantinos Xanthopoulos, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Zoom)
This event is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
To view the full program schedule and to RSVP, please visit our website:
https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/neuroprotective-greek-herbs/