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Gerasimos Siasos Elected New President of Greek University Rectors Conference
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Gerasimos Siasos Elected New President of Greek University Rectors Conference

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gerasimos Siasos, Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has been elected the new President of the Standing Conference of Rectors of Greek Public Universities.
  • Siasos, a Cardiology Professor, is the youngest rector to lead the conference and has held various academic and administrative positions.
  • His extensive academic career includes professorships at Harvard Medical School and leadership roles in Greek medical institutions and societies.

Gerasimos Siasos, the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has been elected the new President of the Standing Conference of Rectors of Greek Public Universities. The decision was made during the conference's plenary session held in Samos on July 2-3, 2026.

Siasos, who also serves as a Cardiology Professor, is noted as the youngest rector ever elected to lead the conference. He has been at the helm of Greece's largest university since September 2023. His distinguished academic career includes a tenure as a Visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School from 2015 to 2016.

He has held significant leadership roles within the Greek academic and medical community. These include serving as President of the Athens Medical School from 2021 to 2023, Deputy President from 2019 to 2021, and President of the "Aretaieio" and "Aeginiteio" University Hospitals from 2019 to 2021.

Siasos's academic journey began at the Athens Medical School, where he progressed through all levels. He has been actively involved in clinical practice and research, particularly in cardiology and the intersection of heart disease and diabetes. His contributions extend to scientific publications, with over 500 international journal entries and more than 30,000 citations, reflecting a significant impact on his field.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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