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Mikelis Constantinos

Associate Professor, Physiology

Section of Pharmacology - Biosciences

Studies

2009: Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras, Greece 

2005: M.Sc. in Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras, Greece

2002: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, University of Patras, Greece

 

Positions

2021 – present: Associate Professor of Physiology, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras, Greece & Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC).

2021: Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Amarillo, TX, USA.

2014-2021: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), Amarillo, TX, USA.

2009-2014: Postdoctoral Fellow, Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Branch, National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA. 

2009: Visiting Fellow, German Cancer Research Center (dkfz), Heidelberg, Germany. 

 

Teaching Activities 

Undergraduate Program

  • Physiology Ι (PHA-Α25-NEW; 2nd Semester)
  • Physiology ΙΙ (PHA-Β14-NEW; 3rd Semester)

Postgraduate Program “Drug Discovery & Development”

  • Preclinical and Clinical Drug Evaluation (DPHA_4)
  • Molecular Targets of Drug Action (DPHA_C01)
  • Applied Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (DPHA_C02)
  • Precision Therapeutics (DPHA_C03)

 

Awards and Distinctions

2003-2004 Award and scholarship reward from The Hellenic National Scholarships’ Foundation for student excellence (highest grades from University of Patras).

2004          Award and scholarship reward from The Hellenic Pharmaceutical Industry Association (highest grades nationwide).

2013-2014 Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE), sponsored by the NIH Scientific Directors, Office of Intramural Training and Education and FelCom.

2017          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Mentor of the Year Award.

2017          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Student Senate. 

2018          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Mentor of the Year Award.

2018          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Student Senate. 

2019          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Student Senate. 

2019          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Mentor of the Year Award.

2019          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.

2020          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Faculty Award, sponsored by the Student Senate.

2020          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Student Senate. 

2020          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Mentor of the Year Award.

2020          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.

2021          Faculty Appreciation Award for the TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, sponsored by the Student Senate.

2021          TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Student Senate. 

2021          TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.

 

Research Interests

  • Role of small GTPases on blood and lymphatic vascular physiology
  • Endothelial cell signaling circuits and their impact on metastatic potential
  • Tumor-endothelial cell interaction: mechanisms and biological outcome

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Office hours for Students

  • Wednesday 10:30-12:30
    Thursday 10:30-12:30