Prof. Nikolaos Grigoriadis | Neuroimmunology | Medical Researcher Excellence Award
Prof. Nikolaos Grigoriadis | Neuroimmunology | Professor of Neurology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece
Prof. Nikolaos Grigoriadis is a distinguished Greek neurologist and Professor of Neurology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, currently serving as Head of the Second Department of Neurology at AHEPA University Hospital, as well as Chair of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centre and the Laboratory of Experimental Neurology and Neuroimmunology, where he leads clinical and translational research in neuroimmunology and demyelinating diseases. Prof. Grigoriadis completed his medical degree and Ph.D. in Neurology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, undertaking advanced specialization in clinical and experimental neuroimmunology and Central Nervous System immunopathology at leading international centers including Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem and the Brain Research Institute in Vienna. His professional experience spans decades of academic teaching, neurology clinical leadership, and direction of multicenter research initiatives, and he is a longstanding member and leader within numerous international scientific committees including the European School of Neuroimmunology and the Hellenic Academy of Neuroimmunology, as well as President of the Hellenic Neurological Society. Prof. Grigoriadis’s research interests focus on neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis pathophysiology and treatment, experimental models of autoimmune diseases such as experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), neurodegeneration, immunomodulation and cellular therapies for central nervous system disorders, reflecting a commitment to bridging experimental discovery with improved patient outcomes. His research skills include clinical trial coordination, immunological assay development, neuroimaging, biomarker analysis, translational experimental models, and comprehensive clinical evaluation of neurological disorders. Over his career, Prof. Grigoriadis has published hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific articles, contributing significant insights into CNS autoimmune mechanisms and therapeutic strategies while garnering wide recognition; among his honors is the prestigious Elizabeth F. Fotinelli – Ioannou D. Critikos Prize of the First Class of Sciences awarded by the Academy of Athens in 2023 for his contributions to MS research and care, in addition to multiple awards from Greek and international scientific institutions for his work in neurology and neuroimmunology. Prof. Grigoriadis’s scholarly impact is further evidenced by extensive citation indices and leadership roles in global research networks, underscoring his influence in advancing understanding and treatment of neuroimmunological diseases. In conclusion, Prof. Nikolaos Grigoriadis remains a highly respected figure in neurology whose career exemplifies scientific rigor, mentorship, and sustained contributions to research and patient care in the field of multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology.
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Featured Publications:
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De Sa, J. C. C., Airas, L., Bartholome, E., Grigoriadis, N., & Mattle, H. (2014). Symptomatic therapy in multiple sclerosis: a review for a multimodal approach in clinical practice. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 85(12), 1386–1395. Citations: ~446 Google Scholar
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Kassis, I., Grigoriadis, N., Gowda-Kurkalli, B., Mizrachi-Kol, R., Ben-Hur, T., et al. (2008). Neuroprotection and immunomodulation with mesenchymal stem cells in chronic experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Archives of Neurology, 65(6), 753–761. Citations: ~439 Google Scholar
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De Stefano, N., Airas, L., Grigoriadis, N., Mattle, H. P., & O’Riordan, J. (2014). Clinical relevance of brain volume measures in multiple sclerosis. CNS Drugs, 28(2), 147–156. Citations: ~393 Google Scholar
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Kappos, L., Bates, D., Edan, G., Eraksoy, M., Garcia-Merino, A., Grigoriadis, N., et al. (2011). Natalizumab treatment for multiple sclerosis: updated recommendations for patient selection and monitoring. The Lancet Neurology, 10(8), 745–758. Citations: ~391 Google Scholar
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Grigoriadis, N., & Van Pesch, V. (2015). A basic overview of multiple sclerosis immunopathology. European Journal of Neurology, 22(3), 3–13. Citations: ~269 Google Scholar