SNCH 115 Fall 2025 Students Explore Interdisciplinary Science at CIRI AUTh

Students from the Anatomy and Physiology course (SNCH 115) conducted a highly successful, research-oriented field visit to the Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI) at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) in November 2025. This enriching experience provided students with direct exposure to state-of-the-art scientific research.

The visit commenced with a comprehensive presentation on CIRI AUTh and its core mission, delivered by Department Manager Mrs. Andreadou. Following the introduction, students were divided into three groups and rotated through the following three cutting-edge laboratories:

a. Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (LND): Coordinated by Professor Magda Tsolaki (Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, AUTh).

b. FunPAth and GENeTres Laboratories: Coordinated by Professor Michalis Aivaliotis and Professor Georgios Tzimagiorgis (both Professors of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, AUTh).

c. Magna-Charta Laboratory: Coordinated by Professor Makis Angelakeris (Professor of Physics, Faculty of Physics, AUTh).

The primary goal of the visit was to connect students with active research departments in Thessaloniki and offer valuable insight into ongoing, high-impact research projects, including those funded through prestigious Horizon Europe programs. Through direct interaction with leading researchers, students gained invaluable exposure to interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical and applied sciences, helping to illuminate potential future career paths in these dynamic fields.