Stergios Eleftherios Kolovos

EDUCATION

College / University

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Major Subjects

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience

Country

Greece

Lab Experience

Mice handling/ breeding, Mice dissection, Transcardiac perfusion, DNA/ RNA extraction, PCR, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Tissue sectioning (Vibratome/ Cryotome/ Microtome), Immunofluorescence/ Immunohistochemistry, Optical/ Confocal microscopy, Protein extraction, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, Enzyme activity assays, ELISA, Microglial / Peripheral murine immune cells isolation, Flow cytometry, Basic Perl programming skills, Data analysis skills (ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, FlowJo

Projects / Research

2024: Characterization of the neuroimmunological phenotype and peripheral immune response in transgenic mouse models, Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Greece (Research technician)
2022: Mapping microglia states during health and disease, Institute of Neuropathology, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Germany (Erasmus+ traineeship)
2021-2022: Investigation of the role of TNF-a signalling pathway in the activation of microglia in transgenic mice, Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Greece (Bachelor's thesis)
2021: Examination of TNF-a role in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis in transgenic mouse models, Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, Greece (Internship)

Scholarships / Awards

2024 – 2025:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2022:	Erasmus+ traineeship stipend

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My profound interest in neuroscience stems from a genuine fascination around the complexities of the human brain. My primary scientific interest lies in the intricate interplay between the nervous and immune system, the importance of this crosstalk in maintaining homeostasis, but also how its disruption can lead to various pathologies. My research experiences have deepened my interest not only in understanding how immune activation influences the pathology of neurological diseases, but also in exploring the potential to harness and modulate the immune response for therapeutic purposes. One of my key goals is to contribute to the development of targeted therapies that can mitigate neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative conditions, ultimately improving the quality of life for patients suffering from such disorders.