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Environmental health: Retrospective approach from conception to publication

Host Mentor is Affiliated with National & Kapodistrian of Athens University Medical School

About the Host Mentor

Dr. Styliani (Stella) Geronikolou, PH, MSc, PhD

Researcher C, National & Kapodistrian University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health and Precision Medicine

Research Associate, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens

Dr. Styliani Geronikolou is a distinguished researcher with expertise spanning public and environmental health, electromagnetic radiation effects, precision medicine, machine learning, epidemiology, and bioethics. She is a licensed Public and Environmental Hygienist and Inspector with additional certification in Environmental Management (Italy) and HACCP design (UK). She holds a MSc in Biomedicine and PhD in Medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where her research focused on electromagnetic field (EMF) effects on puberts neuroendocrine system. Dr. Geronikolou also earned and pursued further education in bioethics through programs at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Zurich (via a Stavros Niarchos Foundation scholarship). Her research contributions include work in environmental health, bioinformatics, meta-analyses, communicable and non-communicable diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and the historical foundations of medicine. She is a contributing expert and reviewer for the MedECC (Mediterranean Experts on Climate and Environmental Change)network and in various Consortia focusing on sustainability and health-environment interactions. She is member in 5 national and 6 international scientific societies and editor in 6 international peer-reviewed journals.

Main Areas of Interest

Environmental and Public Health
Retrospective and Observational Research
Research Design and Ethics
Scientific Writing and Publication
Data Interpretation and Bias Mitigation
Journal Selection and Submission Process

Specialties

Environmental Health

Biostatistics

Techniques You Will Learn

Formulating retrospective research questions
Understanding bias and ethical frameworks
Designing and budgeting research proposals
Conducting systematic reviews and case-control studies
Differentiating between qualitative and quantitative approaches
Writing scientific manuscripts
Identifying and avoiding predatory journals

Modules

Type: Online or Flexible
Duration: 6 modules/60 mins per module
Target Audience: Public Health professionals, researchers, students, and anyone interested in environmental health research
Session Start Dates:

Summer: June 1
Fall: September 1
Spring: January 1

I am Researcher C (Assistant Professor Level) in the University Research Institute of Maternal & Child Health and Precision Medicine National & Kapodistrian of Athens University Medical School and this program reflects my expertise. However, these classes will be independently hosted and not endorsed by or affiliated with the University. Certificates issued will note my affiliation but do not imply university endorsement. Participants will receive a guided research project and meet with me every week for mentorship, progress tracking, and advanced discussions. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own datasets or research problems and apply the learned techniques in real time to generate meaningful results under expert guidance.

This six module online program is designed to guide participants through the entire lifecycle of retrospective research in environmental health. From formulating a research question to publishing in peer-reviewed journals, this fellowship offers step-by-step training for those aiming to build skills in designing, executing, and communicating epidemiological studies.

Module 1: The What, How, and Why of Environmental Health Research

Introduction to environmental health research, including the importance of ethics, data protection, and identifying types of bias.

Module 2: Observational Studies

Covers study design with a focus on retrospective observational studies, their structures, and strengths/limitations.

Module 3: The Research Proposal

Step-by-step guide to developing a research proposal, creating a budget, and drafting a Gantt chart for planning.

Module 4: Conducting a Retrospective Study

Execution of retrospective studies using designs like systematic reviews and case-control studies, along with methodological differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Module 5: Writing a Scientific Article

Techniques for transforming research results into a structured and original scientific manuscript.

Module 6: Submitting to a Journal

Guidance on selecting appropriate journals for submission, understanding journal types, and avoiding predatory publishers.

Program Fee


Total Number of Modules	6
Time duration of Each module	60 minutes
Total Program Cost	$630

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

Interested Faculty and Fellows

Host Details

Host Name: Stella Geronikolou

Affiliation: Host Mentor is Affiliated with National & Kapodistrian of Athens University Medical School

Address: Levadias 8, Athina 115 27, Greece

Website URL: https://scholar.google.gr/citations?user=QULTYKsAAAAJ&hl=en

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