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Laboratory of Digital Historical Cartography at the Institute of Historical Research
The Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation (IHR/NHRF) launches a Laboratory of Digital Historical Cartography. The new Laboratory, utilizing the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aims to produce original, primarily digital, thematic maps, which will present information from diverse historical and archaeological sources in a documented, comprehensible, and aesthetically refined manner, with the capability to cover the entire chronological spectrum of Greek history.

Press Release [pdf] | Information Leaflet [pdf]

Joint postdoctoral fellowship for 2025-2026 in Hellenic Studies offered by the CHS & the Institute of Historical Research
Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) and the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) of the National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens offer a joint residential postdoctoral fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The program aims to support researchers in the areas of ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics, and classical archaeology (especially color studies, iconography, funerary archaeology and GIS) and whose project would benefit from use of both the CHS and IHR infrastructure as well as access to material in and around Athens (e.g. archives, artifacts, archaeological sites).
Application deadline: Saturday, November 16, 2024

3rd Newsletter of JANE Project “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participates in the implementation of the “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”. Within a 2-year period, JANE aims to establish seven new Networks of Expertise (NoEs) in the cancer field, able to function effectively, building on previous and ongoing EU networking experiences, and finding solutions rooted in the European oncology community.
3rd Newsletter | JANE Project Flyer [pdf]
Project Website: https://jane-project.eu

Peptide-analogues of Cathepsin D as novel therapeutic agents targeting Amyloid-β (Aβ) pathology in Alzheimer's disease
Archimedes Center and the National Hellenic Research Foundation are happy to announce that Associate Professor Vassiliki Iconomidou (Molecular Biophysics & Bioinformatics) of the Department of Biology of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and Research Director Niki Chondrogianni (Molecular & Cellular Ageing) of the ICB of NHRF, have just patented a groundbreaking invention in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease.

2nd Newsletter of JANE Project “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participates in the implementation of the “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”. Within a 2-year period, JANE aims to establish seven new Networks of Expertise (NoEs) in the cancer field, able to function effectively, building on previous and ongoing EU networking experiences, and finding solutions rooted in the European oncology community.
2nd Newsletter | JANE Project Flyer [pdf]
Project Website: https://jane-project.eu

Laser induced nanojet functionalization of two-dimensional materials for sensing and energy harvesting applications | LANAFUSEHA project
Funded by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the LANAFUSEHA project aims to advance 2D materials by adding to them novel functionalities for improved energy-harvesting and sensing applications. It proposes to exploit the nanometer precision of a photonic nanojet to functionalize 2D materials by laser. The proposed technique entails scalable technology with low technological risk and commercial viability, enabling the creation of new devices and materials for use in a wide range of industries.

ICB Workshop on Chemical Biology: Drug and Biomarker Discovery, 23-25 November 2023
Ιn memory of Dr Michael Alexis
The Organising Committee welcomes you at the ICB Workshop on Chemical Biology: Drug and Biomarker Discovery on 23-25 November 2023 at the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) in Athens, Greece. The Workshop is organized by the Institute of Chemical Biology/NHRF in the context of the established series of workshops organised by ICB/NHRF as a forum for the discussion of recent advances in the field of Chemical Biology and Drug & Biomarker Discovery.
The topics of the Workshop include: Target identification and validation; Drug discovery and development; Omics-guided biomarkers in chemical biology; Therapeutic-Clinical approaches.

Agenda [pdf] | Information: chembiol2023[at]eie.gr

Underwater archaeological research in Kasos - Video
Α video production by AORI FILMS showcasing the Kasos Maritime Archaeological Project, a collaborative effort between the Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Watch the video | Project website: https://kasosproject.com/

Neuron-specific proteasome activation exerts cell non-autonomous protection against amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteotoxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans
Dr Niki Chondrogianni (Research Director, ICB/NHRF) and her group have published a pioneer study in the peer reviewed scientific journal Redox Biology that reveals for the first time that the proteasome system is subjected to cell non-autonomous regulation.

1st Newsletter of JANE Project “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participates in the implementation of the “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”. Within a 2-year period, JANE aims to establish seven new Networks of Expertise (NoEs) in the cancer field, able to function effectively, building on previous and ongoing EU networking experiences, and finding solutions rooted in the European oncology community.
1st Newsletter | JANE Project Flyer [pdf]
Project Website: https://jane-project.eu

New Publication of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR/NHRF)
ΑΝΤΙΔΩΡΟΝ. La monnaie grecque entre guerre et commerce. Mélanges de numismatique, d’épigraphie et d’histoire offerts à Olivier Picard || Greek Coinage between War and Trade. Papers on Numismatics, Epigraphy and History Offered to Olivier Picard, ΜΕΛΕΤΗΜΑΤΑ 85, Εvangéline Markou, Sélénè E. Psôma (eds), Athènes 2023.

Dr Niki Chondrogianni (ICB/NHRF) received «The Leopold Flohé Redox Pioneer Young Investigator Award 2023»
Dr Niki Chondrogianni (Research Director, ICB/NHRF) was nominated and selected by an International Scientific Committee for the prestigious «The Leopold Flohé Redox Pioneer Young Investigator Award 2023». This is an honorary award to young researchers leading their own group for their outstanding novel findings in the field of Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress.

Underwater archaeological research in Kasos 2022-2023 | Institute of Historical Studies, Section of Greek and Roman Antiquity
As part of the second three-year research project (2022-2024), the Kasos Maritime Archaeological Project is excited to announce its fifth year of exploration in Kasos Island, commencing this October 2023. The project, conducted in collaboration with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of the Ministry of Culture and the Institute of Historical Research of the National Research Foundation (Scientific Coordinator Charikleia Papageorgiadou), is led by the archaeologists Dionysios Evangelistis (EUA) and Xanthie Argiris (IHR/NHRF).

International Conference «GIS in Crete: Archaeological Questions and Computational Answers» - Call for papers
The Institute of Historical Research of the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Department of Archaeology at Ghent University are delighted to announce an upcoming International Conference entitled "GIS in Crete: Archaeological Questions and Computational Answers", which will take place in Athens on 30-31 May 2024. We cordially encourage researchers interested in participating in the conference to submit abstracts in English (maximum 250 words) for a 20-minute presentation by 27 October 2023.

“RESEARCH CREATE-INNOVATE” AlphaSyn
«Systematic development and commercial exploitation of novel aggregation inhibitors of the protein α-synuclein»
The AlphaSyn project is developing new and effective small-molecule inhibitors of the neurotoxic aggregation of the protein α-synuclein (αSyn). These inhibitors are discovered via screening of (1) large combinatorial libraries of short cyclic peptides and (2) natural product libraries from Greek marine organisms. The most effective inhibitors of αSyn aggregation and neurotoxicity will be developed with the ultimate goal of developing lead compounds with potentially therapeutic properties against Parkinson’s disease and, in addition, an innovative neuroprotective nutritional supplement promoting the kinetic and cognitive function of elderly people.

"RESEARCH CREATE-INNOVATE" 2ND CYCLE | Fish_superfoods "Development of new functional fish-superfood for more efficient fish farming"
The main objective of the research and innovation project Fish_superfoods is to produce innovative fish superfoods with a positive impact on the health, development, and nutritional value of farmed fish, such as seabass and seabream.

JANE Project “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) participates in the implementation of the “EU Joint Action on Networks of Expertise”. Within a 2-year period, JANE aims to establish seven new Networks of Expertise (NoEs) in the cancer field, able to function effectively, building on previous and ongoing EU networking experiences, and finding solutions rooted in the European oncology community. Health care networking can be a privileged hallmark of the EU, having the potential to target the health of half a million citizens in a highly coordinated fashion. The project is coordinated by Fondatione IRCCS, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Italy. Sixteen EU countries, represented by 20 partners and 16 affiliated entities, participate and it is funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency, EU4Health Programme (Grant agreement:101075328).
Project info [pdf] | Project website: https://jane-project.eu

Press Release | The Hunt Frieze of the Tomb of Philip II at Aigai (Vergina): Investigation of ancient colour using cutting-edge technologies.
Institute of Historical Research, Section of Greek and Roman Antiquity

Τhe first phase of the interdisciplinary, non-destructive scientific investigation of the Hunt Frieze that adorns the façade of the Tomb of Philip II took place at the archaeological site of Aigai (UNESCO monument), from 8 to 27 March 2023. The study is part of the research project ReVis, funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI).

UPCAST Project “Universal Platform Components for Safe Fair Interoperable Data Exchange, Monetisation and Trading”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation participates in the funded European Project “Universal Platform Components for Safe Fair Interoperable Data Exchange, Monetisation and Trading” (Acronym: UPCAST), which provides a set of universal, trustworthy, transparent and user-friendly data market plugins for the automation of data sharing and processing agreements between businesses, public administrations and citizens. The plugins developed will enable actors in the common European data spaces to design and deploy data exchange and trading operations. NHRF is going to pilot privacy-preserving biomedical and genomic data sharing as well as integration of heterogeneous genomic data from different sources. UPCAST project has received funding from the European Union´s Horizon Research and Innovation Actions under Grant Agreement nº 101093216.
Project information [pdf] | DOI: 10.3030/101093216
Project website: https://www.upcast-project.eu

Twin4Promis “Twinning for Excellence in Research, Training and Innovation in Protein Misfolding Diseases”
The National Hellenic Research Foundation is coordinating the funded European Project “Twinning for Excellence in Research, Training and Innovation in Protein Misfolding Diseases” (Acronym: Twin4Promis), which aims to create a new hub of excellence in research, training of young researchers and innovation in scientific fields related to protein misfolding diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and obesity. On 23.03.2023, the Kick-off meeting of Twin4Promis and a Scientific Symposium took place at the NHRF, where the scientific community and the wider society were intoduced to the Project.
Programme [pdf]
DOI: 10.3030/101079363 | Project website: https://twin4promis.eu/

Award “Avrilia Komninou” of the Academy of Athens for 2022 to Anastasia Yangaki, Research Director at IHR/NHRF
Anastasia Yangaki, Research Director at the Section of Byzantine Research of the Institute of Historical Research, received by the Academy of Athens, the “Avrilia Komninou” Award of the Section of Letters and Fine Arts, for her study entitled: “'Speaking Ceramics': The Bacini as Containers of Hidden Messages and Expressions of Memory”.

Research Project PhoRTnano (ΑΤΤΡ4-0321281) Photocatalytic reactors for water and liquid waste purification with immobilized photocatalysts on micro/nanopatterned surfaces
The goal of this project is the development of low-cost and high-efficiency reactors for water and liquid waste purification, via organic pollutant destruction, based on novel photocatalytic materials and coatings, which will be developed and evaluated in terms of their photocatalytic activity.

“Strengthening the potential of algal proteins for food colouring and fortification using high-pressure technologies” (PRESSION) ANSO Project No. ANSO-CR-PP-2021-01
Algal phycobiliproteins (PBPs) are increasingly recognised as safe and affordable, highly bioactive natural food colourants in place of carcinogenic chemical ones. The Institute of Chemical Biology {ICB/NHRF), participates in the project "PRESSION", which aims at the use of high pressure technologies for the colour preservation and stability during storage of food colourants purified from cyanobacteria and red algae, to meet the challenge for their greater industrial use.

The American Numismatic Society honored Dr. Sophia D. Kremydi, Research Director (SGRA/IHR), with the 2021 Huntington Award
Dr. Sophia Kremydi, Research Director at the Section of Greek and Roman Antiquity of the Institute of Historical Research, was bestowed the highest honor of the American Numismatic Society, the 2021 Archer Milton Huntington Medal Award, for outstanding contribution to Numismatics. The medal was presented by the Society’s President, Dr. Ute Wartenberg, at a ceremony that took place in Athens on the 15th of June 2022. After the presentation Dr. Kremydi delivered the Silvia Mani Hurter Lecture on “Issuing Authority and Legal Tender in the Hellenistic World”.

The video is available at: https://numismatics.org/2021-huntington-award/

HFRI Scholarship for PhD candidate of TPCI/NHRF George Chatzigiannakis
George Chatzigiannakis (PhD candidate) who is preparing his doctoral dissertation at TPCI/NHRF under the supervision of the Senior Researcher Dr. Maria Kandyla, received a scholarship from HFRI in the context of the 3rd HFRI Scholarship Announcement for Doctoral Candidates. The topic of his doctoral dissertation is "Development of micro / nanostructured electronic/optoelectronic devices with laser processing methods" and aims at the development of electronic and optoelectronic devices (photodetectors, LEDs) with advanced features, combining laser treatment methods with traditional and emerging materials.

The impact of ionic liquid loading in three-dimensional carbon nanotube networks on the separation of CO₂ /CH₄ fluid mixtures: Insights from molecular simulations
The postdoctoral collaborator Dr. Ioannis Skarmoutsos and the Associate Researcher of TPCI/NHRF Dr. Emmanuel Klontzas are co-authors of the above publication in the prestigious Journal of Physical Chemistry C 2021, 125, 24, 13508-13522.

Controlled chemical functionalization toward 3D-2D carbon nanohorn-MoS₂ heterostructures with enhanced electrocatalytic activity for protons reduction
The postdoctoral fellow Dr. Antonia Kagkoura and the Research Director of TPCI/NHRF Dr. Nikos Tagmatarchis are co-authors of the above publication in Advanced Functional Materials 2021, (vol. 31, pp. 2105287), the leading journal in the field of Materials Science. The publication is an international collaboration of the TPCI/NHRF with a world-renowned research team from the University of Zaragoza (Spain), which specializes in the morphological analysis of nanostructured materials by electron microscopy.

Completion of the first digital map of Greece within its administrative boundaries of 1940
As part of the research project “Database of German military and paramilitary units in Greece 1941-1944/45” and within the framework of an international collaboration between the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), the University of Osnabrück and the Greek National Center for Social Research (EKKE), the first digital map of Greece within its administrative boundaries of 1940 is now being created.

Press Release | Pressemitteilung

Intercalation phenomena in kaolinite: New insights by vibrational spectroscopy
The postgraduate study of Ms. Fevronia Andreou was implemented in the TPCI/NHRF (under the supervision of G. Chryssikos), in the framework of the collaboration of the TPCI and the Interinstitutional Postgraduate Program "Microsystems and Nanostructures" of the National Technical University of Athens.

"Following the Traces of Turkish-speaking Christians of Anatolia"
Guest Editor: Evangelia Balta, THE SOURCES OF ORIENTAL LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, no 150, t. I-II, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Harvard University, 2021, 568 pages.

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