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Immunobiology and Pediatric Infectious Diseases-Laboratory

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

Immunobiology of host–pathogen interactions in childhood infections.
Vaccine immunogenicity and correlates of protection.
Immune profiling in pediatric populations.
Biomarkers of infection and inflammation.
Translational research in pediatric infectious diseases.

Specialties

Immunology

Pediatrics

Infectious Diseases

Techniques You Will Learn

· Cytokine analysis (ELISA, multiplex assays)
· Flow cytometry for immune cell phenotyping
· Serologic assays and antibody titration methods
· Functional immune assays and immunoglobulin quantification
· Data interpretation and translational application to clinical research

Curriculum

Foundations of Immunobiology & Laboratory Orientation

Introduction to laboratory workflow, biosafety protocols, and research methodology.
Overview of host–pathogen interactions in childhood infections.
Principles of immune response measurement in pediatric populations.
Introduction to study design and translational research frameworks.

Cytokines, Biomarkers & Inflammatory Profiling

Training in cytokine analysis techniques (ELISA and multiplex assays).
Assessment of biomarkers of infection and inflammation.
Interpretation of inflammatory profiles in acute and chronic infections.
Data recording, quality control, and preliminary analysis.

Immune Cell Phenotyping & Functional Assays

Exposure to flow cytometry for immune cell phenotyping.
Functional immune assays and immunoglobulin quantification.
Serologic assays and antibody titration methods.
Discussion of immune correlates of protection following infection or vaccination.

Vaccine Immunogenicity & Translational Integration

Evaluation of vaccine immunogenicity and correlates of protection.
Data interpretation and statistical considerations in immunological research.
Application of laboratory findings to clinical and public health research questions.
Participation in research meetings, manuscript discussions, or project development.

Accommodation

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Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$1,063.00
6 weeks	$1,594.00
12 weeks	$2,750.00

Who Can Apply

Medical graduates

Pediatric residents

Pediatricians

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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