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Immunobiology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases- Clinical

Department of Pediatrics, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Vana Spoulou is a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a senior consultant at Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital. Her clinical and research expertise focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, vaccinology, antimicrobial resistance, and prevention strategies for invasive bacterial infections.

She has contributed extensively to national and international immunization policies, clinical guidelines, and multicenter research collaborations, with a strong emphasis on public health impact and evidence-based pediatric care.

Main Areas of Interest

Pediatric infectious disease diagnosis and management – acute, severe, and recurrent infections.
Vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization strategies in children.
Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies – clinical recognition and workup.
Antimicrobial stewardship and resistance in pediatric practice.
Management of complex and multidisciplinary pediatric infectious cases.

Specialties

Immunology

Pediatrics

Infectious Diseases

Techniques You Will Learn

· Clinical evaluation and diagnostic algorithms for pediatric infections
· Interpretation of immunological investigations (Ig levels, lymphocyte subsets)
· Vaccine response assessment and immunization planning
· Antimicrobial selection based on culture and susceptibility reports
· Case-based multidisciplinary decision-making frameworks

Curriculum

Foundations of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Introduction to departmental workflow, inpatient and outpatient infectious disease services, and laboratory collaboration (microbiology and immunology)
Overview of host–pathogen interactions and age-specific considerations in pediatric infections.
Observation of acute infection management in ward and clinic settings to understand clinical pathways and escalation protocols.
Participation in multidisciplinary meetings, microbiology reviews, and individualized patient management planning.

Acute & Severe Pediatric Infections

Step-by-step exposure to evaluation and management of acute, severe, and recurrent infections.
Observation of diagnostic algorithms for sepsis, CNS infections, respiratory infections, and complicated bacterial diseases.
Introduction to clinical decision-making: interpretation of laboratory data, imaging findings, and microbiological results.
Case-based discussions focusing on differential diagnosis, complication prevention, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases & Immunization Strategies

Clinical exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases and their management.
Discussion of national and international immunization schedules and special population considerations.
Training in vaccine response assessment and individualized immunization planning.
Participation in case reviews involving incomplete immunization, vaccine failure, and outbreak scenarios.

Immunodeficiency & Complex Infectious Cases

Recognition and structured workup of primary and secondary immunodeficiencies.
Interpretation of immunological investigations (immunoglobulin levels, lymphocyte subsets, functional assays).
Case-based multidisciplinary discussions involving immunology, microbiology, and pediatrics.
Participation in longitudinal follow-up of complex or recurrent infection cases.

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Resistance

Principles of antimicrobial stewardship in pediatric clinical practice.
Antimicrobial selection based on culture reports and susceptibility testing.
Management strategies for multidrug-resistant organisms.
Discussion of antimicrobial policies, optimization of therapy, and prevention of resistance.

Research, Policy & Multidisciplinary Integration

Participation in immunization advisory discussions, and journal clubs.
Introduction to research methodologies in pediatric infectious diseases and vaccinology.
Engagement in academic activities such as case presentations, protocol discussions, or data review.
Final assessment, personalized feedback session, and certification of fellowship completion.

Accommodation

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Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$1,063.00
4 weeks	$1,594.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

Who Can Apply

Medical graduates

Pediatric Residents

Host Details

Host Name: Vana Spoulou

Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Address: Department of Pediatrics, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

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