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Plasma Technology Laboratory Department of Chem. Engineering Contact details: Assoc. Professor: D. Mataras e-mail: dim@plasmatech.gr Tel: +30-2610969525 Fax: +30-2610993361 url: www.plasmatech.gr Role in the project: Partner Group Description Research area: Preperation and characterization of biomaterials using plasma based treatment and deposition techniques. In the network, PTL participates in the training, dissemination and network sustainability activities. The lab facilities include five plasma reactors (Capacitively Coupled, Inductively Coupled, Electron Cyclotron Wave Resonance) several in-situ plasma diagnostics techniques available (optical, electrical, interferometric, mass spectrometric measurements) and for material characterization: Scanning probe microscope, contact angle goniometer and a near field optical microscope. The team contributing to the network from PTL includes: Prof. Dimitrios Mataras who is a well known scientist in the field of advanced methods for the plasma treatment and plasma coating of a wide variety of materials with an application field ranging from microelectronics to biomaterials including the protective nano-coatings that are at the core of the proposed research. In addition, one research fellow (Dr E. Amanatides) and two PhD students will contribute to the different project activities. A more detailed presentation of PTL activities can be found here |
Liposome Research Laboratory Lab. Pharmaceutical Technology Department of Pharmacy Contact details: Asoc. Professor: S. Antimisiaris e-mail: santimis@upatras.gr Tel: +30-2610969332 Fax: +30-2610996302 Role in the project: Partner Group Description Research area: Design and development of advanced nanoparticulate systems for controlled delivery and targeting of bioactive substances or drugs (nanomedicines). In the network, LRL participates in the training, dissemination and network sustainability activities. The group is equipped with several devices/equipment for preparation and evaluation of Nanoparticulate (NP) drug carriers (probe and bath Sonicators (Sonics and Materials, Branson), Extrusion systems (Avestin), Rotor evaporators, Thermostated Bath Incubators); Equipment for measurement of drug loading, physicochemical characterization and cytotoxicity/ uptake by cells of NPs (UV-VIS Spectrophotometers, Fluorimeters, centrifuge, ultracentrifuge, HPLC -gradient systems, FPLC systems, DSC, Incubators, Fluorescent Microscope (Leica), cell culture facility room [Laminar flow Hood (Holten), CO2 Incubator (Forma Scientific)]). Key Persons: Prof. Sophia G. Antimisiaris, who is a well known scientist in the area of novel drug delivery and targeting systems and nanoliposome technology; Assistant Professor Pavlos Klepetsanis, with >20 years of experience in physicochemical characterization of drug frormulations and Dr. Spyros Mourtas, with > 10 years experience in organic synthesis and functionalization reactions will be also involved in the actions. A more detailed description of LRL activities can be found here |
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In the network are involved nine groups from five departments (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Dept. of Biology, Dept. of Pharmacy, Dept of Medicine) and three schools (Polytechnique, Physical Sciences and Health Sciences) from the University of Patras, covering a wide research area from materials preparation to in vivo tests of biomedical devices. A brief description of research activities of the groups, their role in the network and contact details are given below: Laboratory of Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics Contact details: Professor: Yannis Misirlis e-mail: misirlis@mech.upatras.gr Tel: +30-2610997232, +30-2610969460 Fax: +30-2610969464 Role in the project: Coordinator Group Description The Laboratory of Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering of the University of Patras (UPAT-BEL), Greece, directed by Pr. Y. Missirlis is staffed by 1 Associate Professor, 2 Assistant Professors, 1 post-doctoral research assistant and 5 PhD students. The main research areas are the study of tissue-materials interactions, mechanical and nanomechanical properties of cells, tissues and biomaterials as well as tissue engineering. The group coordinates the network and will participate in the project in educative, training, dissemination and administrate activities. The group have the experience and equipment to perform haemocompatibility and bacterial adhesion evaluation tests of existing and new developed materials following the ISO 10993-4 guidelines. Platelet adhesion and activation, activation of coagulation, complement and immune system and thrombus formation, as well as the number and the pattern of adherent bacteria can also be evaluated. Zeta sizer and goniometer are available for the physicochemical characterization of polymeric materials and bacteria. Cell-material interactions can be characterized using Scanning Electron, Atomic Force and Confocal Microscopy Microscopy. Materials surface morphology can also be evaluated before and after blood-biomaterial and bacterial-biomaterial contact using Atomic Force Microscopy. Mechanical and nanomechanical properties of cell, tissues and biomaterials can be evaluated using a Miniature Materials Tester and Nanoindentation technique.
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Research Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Molecular Diagnosis Department of Pharmacy School of medicine Contact details: Asoc. Professor: G. Sotiropoulou e-mail: gdsotiro@upatras.gr Tel: +30-2610-969939 Fax: +30-2610-969940 Role in the project: Partner Group Description |
Department of Microbiology School of Medicine Contact details: Asoc. Professor: I. Spiliopoulou e-mail: spiliopl@med.upatras.gr Tel: +30-2610996111 Fax: +30-2610994922 Role in the project: Partner Group Description Research area: Molecular diagnostics of bacterial infections-virulent factors-molecular fingerprinting-epidemiology. In the network, the Microbiology group participates in the training, dissemination and network sustainability activities. The group has all the knowledge, experience and equipment for the characterization of bacteria by phenotypic and genotypic methods. Clonal analysis, identification of genes encoding antimicrobial resistance genes, toxins and pathogenicity islands among clinical bacterial isolates. Application of molecular methods for the quantification of the expression of pathogenicity genes involved in the attachment process and biofilm formation, under different bacterial growth conditions onto modified materials. Analysis of the results in correlation to the application of biomaterials to patients will be performed. Some of lab facilities are: Molecular diagnostics techniques and equipment such as, simple PCR machine, hybridization oven, real-time PCR, DNA sequencer, PFGE apparatus, simple electrophoresis systems and power supplies. This equipment is applied in studying virulence and antibiotic resistance factors of bacteria in vitro and directly into clinical specimens, expression of genes involved in bacterial attachment, biofilm formation and toxins production by reverse-transcription Real-Time PCR. Key Persons: Prof. Iris Spiliopoulou who is a scientist in the field of molecular epidemiology-fingerprinting and studying virulence and antibiotic resistance factors of bacteria. A more detailed description of group activities can be found here |
Department of Biology School of Physical Sciences Contact details: Assoc. Professor: P. Katsoris e-mail: katsopan@upatras.gr Tel: +30-2610 969241 Fax: - Role in the project: Partner Group Description |
Department of Surgery School of Medicine Contact details: Professor: D. Alexopoulos e-mail: dcalex@otenet.gr Tel: +30-2610999281 Fax: +30-2610999281 Role in the project: Partner Group Description Research area: Arteries stenosis and histological evaluation of healing and toxicity In the network, the surgery group participates in the training, dissemination and network sustainability activities. The group has experience and all the necessary equipment for the in-vivo tests of stents in animal models. The group equipment and methods can be used for the evaluation of the area stenosis, the neointimal area, the neointimal thickness, and the lumen area. In addition, histologically evaluation for healing and toxicity of arteries can be also performed and factors as extra stent segments effects, and overall artery size, can also be checked. Key persons in the network: Professor Dimitrios Alexopoulos, assistant professor (Dr Ioannis Chiliadakis) |
Department of Surgery School of Medicine Contact details: Assist. Professor: E. Liatsikos e-mail: liatsikos@yahoo.com Tel: +30-2610999281 Fax: +30-2610999281 Role in the project: Partner Research area: Evaluation of polymeric and metallic prostate and ureter stents. Evaluation of drug eluting stents. Evaluation of different laparoscopic surgical techniques. In the network the group will participate in the training, dissemination and network sustainability activities. The group has all the necessary experience, knowledge and equipment for the in vivo evaluation of coated and drug eluting prostate and ureter stents in small animals models. Facilities: Complete experimental laparoscopic surgery lab Key persons: Prof. Liatsikos is a well known scientist in the field of laparoscopic urology with a large number of scientific presentations, patents and conferences announcements. A more detailed description of group activities can be found here |
Department of Pathology School of Medicine Contact details: Assoc. Professor: C. Fortounas e-mail: cfortoun@usa.net Tel: +30 2610 994649 Fax: - Role in the project: Partner Group Description |
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