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The role of exciton lifetime for charge generation in organic solar cells at negligible energy-level offsets: a collaborative work with the participation of NHRF researchers was published in Nature Energy
An exceptionally important work on highly efficient organic solar cells was published in the leading international journal Nature Energy (IF: 46), with the contribution of researchers of the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF).

Νewsletter - July 2020
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Interview with new researchers of NHRF
Dr. Dimitris Stellas, Associate Researcher of ICB/NHRF, discusses his return back home and, in particular, to the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB/NHRF), after a course abroad. 

"Mapping the abandoned settlements of the Peloponnese 18th - 20th century"
Funding of 37,000 € for the research program "Mapping the abandoned settlements of the Peloponnese 18th - 20th century" led by Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Director of Research, SNR/IHR/NHRF.

"Aqueous Asymmetric Homogeneous Catalysis" (YDAK)
The National Hellenic Research Foundation with Dr. Ioannis D. Kostas (Research Director, ICB/NHRF) as scientist-in-charge, implements the project "Aqueous Asymmetric Homogeneous Catalysis" (YDAK), in the framework of the Action "Support of researchers with emphasis on young researchers - Call B", NSRF 2014-2020.

New cationic heptamethinecyanine-graphene hybrid materials
The innovative study was published in “Dyes and Pigments” and represents the collaborative research of the ICB/NHRF researchers: Dr. K.C. Prousis, Dr. V. Zoumpourlis, and Dr. T. Calogeropoulou as well as the TPCI/NHRF researcher Dr. N. Tagmatarchis. The study involves the design and synthesis of new heptamethinecyanine dyes and their hybrids with exfoliated graphene having potential bioapplications and in particular the photothermal therapy of cancer.

Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC)
Article of the NHRF Chairman of the BoD, Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, about the Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC) in the special edition of the newspaper "Naftemporiki". The article is available in greek : https://bit.ly/34Ctmd9

"Research - Create - Innovate" projects where NHRF's Institutes and researchers are involved

Farewell event in honor of Dr. Josef Puchta
On Friday November 29, in Heidelberg, Germany, an event in honor of Dr. Josef Puchta, former Director of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). Dr. Josef Puchta is a founding member of the International Scientific Committee of the Athens Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC) that constitutes a major initiative of the NHRF in collaboration with the DKFZ for the individualized and holistic treatment of cancer in our country.

"Scientific research meets the wide public" round table
The "Scientific research meets the wide public" round table, was successfully held on Monday, 2 December 2019 at "Leonidas Zervas" Amphitheater of NHRF. Convinced that research and technology are not just for scientists and should not be limited to the four walls of a laboratory, the NHRF aimed to address the audience who attended the event, on the progress of scientific research and the obvious results in the welfare of the whole community.
The discussion is available in greek: https://youtu.be/ksf3dvDzGVY

 

 

 

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News from the Institutes

Two awards of the Academy of Athens for the Institute of Historical Research
In 2020 the Institute of Historical Research received two awards of the Section of Letters and Fine Arts of the Academy of Athens for two of its publications. The Georgios P. Oeconomou award for a study devoted to the History and Archaeology of Macedonia, to Mrs Sophia Kremydi for her book «‘Autonomous’ Coinages under the Late Antigonids», Meletemata 79, (Athens 2018) and The Heleni and Panos Psimenos award for a study devoted to contemporary Greek History or Philology from 1669 onwards, to Mrs Eftychia Liata for her book «Rigged from the little we had... The frigade ship Timoleon during the Greek Revolution 1821», Historical Library of the 1821 Revolution no. 4, (Athens 2020).

The Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI/NHRF) serves as an access-site within the national research infrastructure network (INNOVATION-EL)
Innovation-el is a national research infrastructure network comprised of leading Research Institutions and Universities in Greece. Its mission is to promote scientific excellence and the development of knowledge intensive products providing open-access to top-notch research facilities to academic and industrial users. The ultimate goal of Innovation-el is to evolve to a unique regional habitat for Research, Development and Innovation activities throughout Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean Area. TPCI serves as an access-site within Innovation-el, offering facilities for material synthesis, growth, and processing, material and device characterization through several spectroscopic methods, laser processing of materials, and clusters for computational chemistry and physics.

"RESEARCH-CREATE-INNOVATE" project : CLOUDSCREEN
The National Hellenic Research Foundation currently participates in the research project CLOUDSCREEN that aims to develop a new generation "one-stop-shop- platform (CloudScreen) for drug repositioning and repurposing in precision medicine. Combining the reasoning skills of artificial and human intelligence, the platform empowers efficacy and toxicity prediction, evaluation, and validation for the repurposed drugs.

1st Newsletter of the European Project “EuroNeurotrophin” funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017
“EuroNeurotrophin” «A European training network for the discovery of neurotrophins small molecule mimetics as candidate therapeutic agents for neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation»
The EU-funded project EuroNeurotrophin, is the first European consortium to study small molecule neurotrophin mimetics in depth, and in order to progress their clinical translation will build the research capacity necessary for the development of novel candidate therapies. The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB), coordinates “EuroNeurotrophin” under the supervision of ICB Research Director and Project Coordinator, Dr Theodora Calogeropoulou.
https://www.euroneurotrophin.eu/

Novel studies of cell interactions on nanostructured surfaces (MIS 5048213)
The research project studies the interaction of aggressive breast cancer cells with immune cells, known as “natural killers”, by in vitro co-cultures which simulate the in vivo natural microenvironment.

The role of exciton lifetime for charge generation in organic solar cells at negligible energy-level offsets: a collaborative work with the participation of NHRF researchers was published in Nature Energy
An exceptionally important work on highly efficient organic solar cells was published in the leading international journal Nature Energy (IF: 46), with the contribution of researchers of the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF).

Chemically modified MoS2 with organic recognition motifs as electrochemical sensors for the selective detection of ions and (bio)molecules (MIS 5048201)
The project aims to develop electrochemical sensors for the selective detection of ions and (bio)molecules of high diagnostic importance. It is implemented by the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI/NHRF) and funded within the framework of the Operational Programme "Human Resources Development Education and Lifelong Learning", co-financed by Greece and the European Union (ΕΣΠΑ 2014-2020).

FEMS Masters Thesis Award
Mr. George Chatzigiannakis was awarded 1st place in the 2020 European-wide Masters Thesis competition, organized by the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS), to recognize the best Masters Thesis on Materials Science and Engineering. The topic of his thesis was “Laser-microstructured ZnO/Si heterojunction photodetectors” and the research was performed at the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI/NHRF), under the supervision of Senior Researcher Dr. Maria Kandyla.

"RESEARCH-CREATE-INNOVATE" project : PEPtADe
The National Hellenic Research Foundation participates in the research project PEPtADe that aims to develop potent small molecules-inhibitors of Aβ aggregation, which plays a key role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

"Mapping the abandoned settlements of the Peloponnese 18th - 20th century"
Funding of 37,000 € for the research program "Mapping the abandoned settlements of the Peloponnese 18th - 20th century" led by Dimitris Dimitropoulos, Director of Research, SNR/IHR/NHRF.

Interview with new researchers of NHRF
Dr. Dimitris Stellas, Associate Researcher of ICB/NHRF, discusses his return back home and, in particular, to the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB/NHRF), after a course abroad. 

"Aqueous Asymmetric Homogeneous Catalysis" (YDAK)
The National Hellenic Research Foundation with Dr. Ioannis D. Kostas (Research Director, ICB/NHRF) as scientist-in-charge, implements the project "Aqueous Asymmetric Homogeneous Catalysis" (YDAK), in the framework of the Action "Support of researchers with emphasis on young researchers - Call B", NSRF 2014-2020.

New cationic heptamethinecyanine-graphene hybrid materials
The innovative study was published in “Dyes and Pigments” and represents the collaborative research of the ICB/NHRF researchers: Dr. K.C. Prousis, Dr. V. Zoumpourlis, and Dr. T. Calogeropoulou as well as the TPCI/NHRF researcher Dr. N. Tagmatarchis. The study involves the design and synthesis of new heptamethinecyanine dyes and their hybrids with exfoliated graphene having potential bioapplications and in particular the photothermal therapy of cancer.

Interview with new researchers of NHRF
Dr. Vyron Antoniadis, Associate Researcher of IHR/NHRF, discusses about the section of his research and its contribution to the comprehension of Antiquity.

"The Historical Review / La Revue Historique"
The sixteenth issue of the scientific journal "The Historical Review / La Revue Historique" was released by the Section of the Neohellenic Research, Institute of Historical Research (IHR/NHRF).

Short-range disorder in TeO2 melt and glass
The collaborative study opening new prospects in the field of technological glass materials was published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, with the participation of the researchers of TPCI/NHRF, Dr. E.I. Kamitsos and Dr. E.D. Simandiras.

Unraveling the Complex Nanomorphology of Ternary Organic Solar Cells with Multimodal Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy
The innovative study was published in the scientific journal Solar RRL with the participation of Dr. Christos Chochos (ICB/NHRF) and Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou (Director of Research - NHRF Chairman), in the framework of their collaboration with the Institute of Micro- and Nanostructure Research and the Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Allyl Isothiocyanate Regulates Lysine Acetylation and Methylation Marks in an Experimental Model of Malignant Melanoma
An interesting study published in the "European Journal of Nutrition" with the contribution of Dr. Vasilis Zoumpourlis (ICB/NHRF).

Sulforaphane and iberin are potent epigenetic modulators of histone acetylation and methylation in malignant melanoma
An interesting study published in the "European Journal of Nutrition" with the contribution of Dr. Vasilis Zoumpourlis (ICB/NHRF).

Development of a microemulsion for encapsulation and delivery of gallic acid. The role of chitosan
A vibrant study is available in Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces and is written by researchers of ICB/NHRF: E Mitsou, V Pletsa, GT Sotiroudis, P Panine, M Zoumpanioti, A Xenakis

Effects of Copolymer Composition and Subphase pH/Temperature on the Interfacial Aggregation Behavior of Poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)-block-poly(lauryl methacrylate)
Recent publication of the Research Director Dr. Stergios Pispas. The study published in the scientific journal ACS Publications is about interfacial properties and behavior of amphiphilic block co-polymers, in the framework of the collaboration of TPCI/NHRF with Harbin University of Science and Technology.

"Advanced Research on the 3D Structure of Mosquito Odorant Receptor Coreceptor (3D-ORCO)”
"Advanced Research on the 3D Structure of the Mosquito Odorant Receptor Coreceptor (3D-ORCO)", a project coordinated by the National Hellenic Research Foundation and Dr. Spyros Zographos, on behalf of the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB/NHRF), was among the 22 Category II proposals in the area of "Life Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences", funded by Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation (H.F.R.I.), in the framework of the "1st Call of H.F.R.I. research projects to support faculty members (DEP) and researchers and procure high-value research equipment".

"Lire les Archives de l’Athos. Actes du colloque réuni à Athènes du 18 au 20 novembre 2015 à l’occasion des 70 ans de la collection refondée par Paul Lemerle, Travaux et Mémoires 23/2"
The volume "Lire les Archives de l’Athos. Actes du colloque réuni à Athènes du 18 au 20 novembre 2015 à l’occasion des 70 ans de la collection refondée par Paul Lemerle, Travaux et Mémoires 23/2" (Paris: Association des Amis du Centre d’Histoire et Civilisation de Byzance, 2019) brings together studies presented at the conference "Lire les Archives de l’Athos", held in Athens from 18 to 20 November 2015, as well as additional contributions and document editions. This conference was organized to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Archives de l’Athos series, relaunched by Paul Lemerle in 1945, whose aim is the publication of the Greek documents kept in the monasteries of Mount Athos in Greece and dating from before 1500.

Ping ‐ Pong Energy Transfer in Covalently Linked Porphyrin MoS2 Architectures
Publication of study by the TPCI/NHRF team, consisting of Dr. Anastasios Stergiou, Dr. Ruben Canton-Vitoria and Dr. Nikos Tagmatarchis, in the chemistry journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition. The study was developed in collaboration with Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg (Germany) and University of Zaragoza (Spain).

"Women and Monasticism in the Medieval Eastern Mediterranean: Decoding a Cultural Map"
With most of its content to include a large number of articles of scientists who participated in the Workshop "Women and Monasticism in the Medieval Eastern Mediterranean: Decoding a Cultural Map" held in the framework of the "Women's Monasticism in the Late Byzantine Period" Program, the homonymous volume is released by the NHRF publications. The volume also includes other work by scientists specializing in investigating the role of women in different parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. (Institute of Historical Research, Section of Byzantine Research/NHRF, Editors: Eleonora Kountoura-Galaki, Ekaterini Mitsiou).

Interview with new Researchers of NHRF
Dr Kyriakos Prousis, Associate Researcher in the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB/NHRF) talked to us about his research in Chemical Biology and the diseases it is focusing on.

An intrinsic role of IL-33 in T(reg) cell-mediated tumor immunoevasion
ICB/NHRF researcher P. Georgiadis and PhD candidate Maria-Sofia Vidali are co-authors of the publication: "An intrinsic role of IL-33 in T (reg) cell-mediated tumor immunoevasion", by Hatzioannou A., Banos A., Sakelaropoulos T., Fedonidis C., Vidali M.S., Köhne M., Händler K., Boon L., Henriques A., Koliaraki V., Georgiadis P., Zoidakis J., Termentzi A., Beyer M. , Chavakis T., Boumpas D., Tsirigos A., Verginis P. published in the first issue of 2020 in Nature Immunology (impact factor 23.5).

"100 Years of Greek-Polish Relations. A Historical and Cultural Path"
The collective volume entitled "100 Years of Greek-Polish Relations. A Historical and Cultural Path" is related to the same-day seminar held at the NHRF on June 27, 2019 for the 100th anniversary of Greek-Polish relations.

Interview with new Researchers of NHRF
We met the Associate Researcher of TPCI/NHRF, Dr. Emmanouel Klontzas, who talked to us about the Sector of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and Physics in which he belongs to. He explained to us on the role of his research to the comprehension of atoms, molecules and materials as well as to the moderation of climate change effects, through designing materials with the capacity of selectively blocking gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Effects of Subphase pH and Temperature on the Aggregation Behavior of Poly(lauryl acrylate)-block-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) at the Air/Water Interface
Amphiphilic block copolymers attract the scientific interest of the scientific community because of their ability to form self-assembling nanostructures in solutions and interfaces responsive to external stimuli. These nanostructures find applications, inter alia, in the transport / delivery of pharmaceuticals and in surface modification. The scientific team of Dr. Asterios (Stergios) Pispas, the Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute (TPCI/NHRF), synthesized novel amphiphilic PLA-b-PNIPAM block copolymers that respond to temperature changes.

Control of anterior GR adient 2 (AGR 2) dimerization links endoplasmic reticulum proteostasis to inflammation
Publication in the scientific journal “EMBO Molecular Medicine” where the bioinformatic work was conducted by the research group of Dr. Aristotelis Chatziioannou, Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB/NHRF), in which the intricate role of AGR2 dimerization is investigated, regarding the modulation of inflammatory response, as well as its impact in the severity of the manifestation of Inflammatory Bowel and Crohn’s Diseases.

Exhibition of the Antikythera Mechanism in Hefei, China (15.10.2019 - 15.02.2020)
The Institute of Historical Research (IHR/NHRF) and the museum of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) co-organized an exhibition for the Antikythera mechanism in a space of 220 m². The exhibition began on 15th of October and will last until 15th of February 2020.

"K.Th. Dimaras Lecture"
The 24th annual "K.Th. Dimaras Lecture" on the subject of "Alternative Facts, Alternative Science. The Development of the Concept in Medieval Islam and Its Historical Consequences" took place on Wednesday, 4 December with the invited keynote speaker Dimitri Goutas, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Yale University. The video of the lecture is available here: https://bit.ly/2rkvAjV

Interview with new Researchers of NHRF
Dr. Kostis Smyrlis, Institute of Historical Research, Associate Researcher We met the Associate Researcher of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR/NHRF), Dr. Kostis Smyrlis, who talked to us about the Section of Byzantine Research that he is specialized in, as well as, the Summer School that he co-organizes with Dr. Zisis Melissakis, Senior Researcher of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR/NHRF).

A Long‐Lived Azafullerenyl Radical Stabilized by Supramolecular Shielding with a [10]Cycloparaphenylene
Publication of Dr. Anastasios Stergiou and Dr. Nikos Tagmatarchis research team, (Theoretical & Physical Chemistry Institute, TPCI/NHRF), and collaborators: "A Long-Lived Azafullerenyl Radical Stabilized by Supramolecular Shielding with a [10] Cycloparaphenylene", in the international scientific journal “Angewandte Chemie International Edition".

Interview with new Researchers of NHRF
We met the Associate Researcher of the Institute of Chemical Biology (ICB), Dr. Theodora Katsila, who talked to us about joining the ICB/NHRF team, her research interests and future goals in the field of scientific research.