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Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic & Research Unit University Hospital "ATTIKON"

Curriculum vitae

SURNAME :

Papakosta

NAME :

Veronica

ADDRESS :

20 Karasoutsa street, Galatsi 111 46

TELEPHONE :

+030 210 2917501,+30 693 7106033

DATE OF BIRTH :

5 July 1971

MARITAL STATUS :

Married, 1 child

PROFESSION :

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

STUDIES/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1989

I graduated from the 21st High School of Athens with grade 19 3/11.

1990 – 1996 ·

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Diploma in Dentistry with an “upper class degree”.

1993-1996 ·

I worked for 4 years as an assistant at private dental offices in Thessaloniki.

9/1996 – 9/1997 ·

I worked as a dentist at a private dental office in Athens.

10/1996 - 6/1997 ·

I observed and participated in all the activities of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Pediatric Hospital “A & P Kyriakou”, University of Athens (Head: Assistant Professor E. Vairaktaris).

9/1997 - 9/1998 ·

DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL OF TRIPOLIS “EVAGGELISTRIA”

Resident of the Department of Surgery.

10/1998 – 10/2001 ·

DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL OF ATTICA ¨ΚΑΤ¨

Resident of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

7/3/2002 ·

Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery following examinations.

2003- 3/2009 ·

I practiced privately Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

4/2/2004-17/3/2009 ·

I worked as an associate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at “MEDICAL CENTER OF ATHENS – CLINIC OF AMAROUSION’.

10/2005 – 4/2007 ·

I actively participated as a scientific associate in all the activities of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at General Hospital of KAT.

April 2008 ·

NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Diploma in Medicine with an “upper class degree”.

27/3/2009-today ·

I work as a Registrar at the Academic Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital ATTIKON, University of Athens

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ENGLISH ·
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First Certificate in English (Lower), University of Cambridge
Certificate of Proficiency in English, University of Cambridge.

GERMAN ·
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Zertifikat, Göethe Institut
Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung, Göethe Institut.

COMPUTERS

  • Facility in using computers and surfing in the Web.

· Windows 95 / 98, 2000, ΧΡ, Windows 2007
· Word, Power Point, Excel, Internet.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • I am Regular Μember of the Hellenic Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • From April 2002 until March 2003, I worked as a Medical Manager at the Company “CN&N, Health Communication Experts”.

SCIENTIFIC WORK

  • I participated in 10 scientific lectures/posters at International Congresses
  • I participated in 22 scientific lectures/posters at Greek Congresses.

DOCTORATE THESIS
Doctor of Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with first class degree. Subject: “Immunohistochemical study of genes at hamsters and the related mechanisms of gradual oncogenesis in oral cavity”.

PARTICIPATION IN THE WRITING OF A SCIENTIFIC BOOK

  • Writing of six (6) chapters in the book “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” by E. Vairaktaris (in press)
  • Accomplishment of multiple scientific issues in the book “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Trauma-Craniofacial deformities” by E. Vairaktaris - Ν. Schwenzer – FW. Neukam, Editor P. Paschalides, 2005.

PUBLICATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  • H-ras and c-fos exhibit similar expression patterns during most stages of oral oncogenesis.

Vairaktaris E, Papakosta V, Derka S, Vassiliou S, Nkenke E, Spyridonidou S, Vylliotis A, Lazaris A, Kokkori A, Moulavassili P, Loukeri S, Perrea D, Donta I, Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
In Vivo. 2008 Sep-Oct;22(5):621-8.

  • Metastasis following biopsy of oral carcinoma in hamsters and the role of prebiopsy bleomycin

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Donta I, Perrea D, Patsouris E, Vairaktaris E.
Anticancer Res 2008;28(4B):2253-7.

  • An unusual diver injury

Koumoura F, Papakosta V.
Cinesiologie 2008;241-242:84-85.

Maxillofacial injuries sustained during football: incidence, severity and risk factors.

Papakosta V, Koumoura F, Mourouzis C.

Dent Traumatol 2008;24(2):193-6.

  • The hamster model of sequential oral oncogenesis

Vairaktaris E, Spyridonidou S, Papakosta V, Vylliotis A, Lazaris A, Perrea D, Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
Oral Oncol 2008;44(4):315-24.

  • EGFR and c-jun exhibit the same pattern of expression and increase gradually during the progress of oral oncogenesis.

Vairaktaris E, Loukeri S, Vassiliou S, Nkenke E, Spyridonidou S, Vylliotis A, Papakosta V, Lazaris A, Agrogiannis G, Yapijakis C, Perrea D, Patsouris E.
In Vivo 2007;21(5):791-6.

  • Εvaluation of Αpoptosis in Νasal and Βuccal Cells of Septic Patients.

Vassiliou S, Yapijakis C, Derka S, Papakosta V, Psyrri A, Antonakis P, Goutzanis L, Konstadoulakis M, Androulakis G, Vairaktaris E.
In Vivo 2007;21(5):901-4.

  • Abundance and localization of erbB2 may stimulate tumour growth during initial stages of oral carcinogenesis.

Vairaktaris E, Moulavassili P, Loukeri S, Spyridonidou S, Yapijakis C, Vassiliou S, Nkenke E,
Vylliotis A, Papakosta V, Lazaris A, Patsouris E.
J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact 2007;7(2):185-190.

  • Solvent-dehydrated fascia lata for covering intraoral defects: our experience.

Papakosta V, Mourouzis C, Komis C, Saranteas T, Rallis G.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2007;103(4):e13-15.

  • Expression of ets-1 is not affected by N-ras or H-ras during oral oncogenesis.

Vairaktaris E, Papageorgiou G, Derka S, Moulavassili P, Nkenke E, Kessler P, Vassiliou S,
Papakosta V, Spyridonidou S, Vylliotis A, Lazaris A, Anagnostopoulou S, Mourouzis C,
Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2007;133(4):227-233.

  • Fibroblast growth factor receptors 2 and 3 seem to play an important role in initial stages of oral oncogenesis.

Vairaktaris E, Ragos V, Yapijakis C, Derka S, Vassiliou S, Nkenke E, Yannopoulos A, Spyridonidou S, Vylliotis A, Papakosta V, Loukeri S, Lazaris A, Tesseromatis C, Tsigris C, Patsouris E.
Anticancer Res 2006;26(6B):4217-4221.

  • The co-expression of c-myc and p53 increases and reaches a plateau in early stages of oral oncogenesis.

Papakosta V, Vairaktaris E, Vylliotis A, Derka S, Nkenke E, Vassiliou S, Lazaris AC, Mourouzis C, Rallis G, Spyridonidou S, Anagnostopoulou S, Perrea D, Donta I, Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
Anticancer Res 2006;26(4B):2957-2962.

Reasons for miniplate removal following maxillofacial trauma: a 4-year study.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Papanastasiou G, Zachariades N.
J Cranio-Maxillofacial Surg 2006;34(7):435-439.

Cell proliferation and apoptosis culminate in early stages of oral oncogenesis.

Derka S, Vairaktaris E, Papakosta V, Vassiliou S, Acil Y, Vylliotis A, Spyridonidou S, Lazaris
AC, Mourouzis C, Kokkori A, Moulavasili P, Perrea D, Donta I, Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
Oral Oncol 2006;42:540-550.

  • Salivary Gland Manifestations of Sarcoidosis: Report of Three Cases.

Vairaktaris E, Vassiliou S, Yapijakis C, Papakosta V, Kavantzas N, Martis C, Patsouris E.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2005; 63(7):1016-1021.

  • Perioral Dermatitis Following Orthognathic Surgery.

Rallis G, Papakosta V, Petrakogiannis C, Zachariades N.
Plast Reconstr Surg 2004;113(2):771-773.

  • Air Entrapment in the Cervicofacial Region Due to Injury.

Koumoura F, Papakosta V.
Quintessence Int 2004;35(4):307-311.

  • Embolization for the Treatment of Pseudoaneurysm and Transection of Facial Vessels.

Zachariades N, Rallis G, Papademetriou G, Papakosta V, Spanomichos G, Souelem M.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2001;92:491-494.

  • Tumors of the Parotid Gland Area: a 10-Year Review.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Mezitis M, Zachariades N.
BalkJStomatol, 2001;5:206-208.

PUBLICATIONS IN GREEK SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  • Activities of the Greek oral practical healers: a historical study.

Koumoura F, Papakosta V
Odontostomatological Progress 2008;62(2):150-155.

  • Clinical experience with the use of porous polyethylene (Medpor) in the craniofacial region.

Rallis G, Papadakis D, Papakosta V, Vallianatou D, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2004;5(2):63-68.

  • Antrum Traumatology: Diagnosis and Treatment.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2003;4(1):47-52.

  • Sarcoidosis mimicking inflammation of dental origin: a case report.

Skoura C, Papakosta V, Mourouzis C, Papademetriou I, Zachariades N
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2002;3(3):181-184.
PUBLICATIONS OF ABSTRACTS IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  • The Correlation between the Severity and Complications Rate of Mandibular Fractures.

Papademetriou Ι, Papakosta V, Skoura C, Vagionis N.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2003;32 (Supplement 1):S78.

  • Vascular Lesions in the Maxillofacial Region.

Rallis G, Zachariades N, Skoura C, Mezitis M, Mourouzis C, Papademetriou G, Papakosta V, Komis C, Papadakis D, Spanou A, Hatzigianni E.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2003;32 (Supplement 1):S49.

  • Frequency and Reasons for Mini and Micro Plates Removal: a 2-year study.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V,Zachariades N.
Int J Oral Maxillofacl Surg 2003;32 (Supplement 1):S83.

  • The Use of Porous Polyethylene Implants in the Maxillofacial Region- a 2-year study.

Rallis G, Papadakis D, Papakosta V, Zachariades N.
J Craniomaxillofacial Surg 2002;30 (Supplement 1):306.


PUBLICATIONS OF ABSTRACTS IN GREEK INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  • Creation of an animal experimental model of gradual oncogenesis in oral cavity. A study of

the contribution of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes.
Vairaktaris E, Papakosta V, Derka S, Moulavasili P, Vylliotis A, Spyridonidou S, Perrea D, Kavatzas D, Donta I, Yapitzakis C, Patsouris E..
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2005;6(3):148-149.

  • The use of allogenic fascia lata in the reconstruction of the mucosa of the oral cavity.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Komis C.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2004;5(3):190.

  • Reasons for Mini and Micro Plates Removal: a 4-year study.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Papanastasiou G, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2004;5(3):202.

  • Exploration and assessment of the patients’ opinion following osteotomies of the visceral cranium.

Mourouziz C, Papakosta V, Papadakis D, Rallis G, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2002;3(3):274.

  • The use of angiography in maxillofacial region.: Role and compications. Case series.

Papakosta V, Komis C, Skoura C, Rallis G, Mezitis M, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2001;2(3):202.

  • Sarcoidosis mimicking inflammation of dental origin: a case report.

Skoura C, Papakosta V, Mourouzis C, Papademetriou I, Zachariades N
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2001;2(3):175-176.

  • Predisposing factors for the continuation of the hospitalization of patients with cervicofacial infections.

Papademetriou I, Myriantheas P, Papakosta V, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2001; 2(3):176.

  • Osteotomies of the visceral cranium. A 15-year study.

Mourouzis C, PapakostaV, Papageorgiou G, Rallis G, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2001;2(3):217.

  • The use of porous polyethylene (Medpor) in the craniofacial region. A 2-year study. Papadakis D, Papakosta V, Rallis G, Zachariades N.

Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2001;2(3):217-218.

  • Epidemiology and clinicolaboratory findings of the cervicofacial infections.

Papademetriou I, Papakosta V, Koutsoukou A, Evangelopoulou K.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2000;1(2):176.

  • Pseudoaneurysm of facial artery. A case report.

Rallis G, Papakosta V, Demetriou Th, Souelem M, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2000;1(2).

  • Pathological conditions due to air entrapment in the cervicofacial region.

Koumoura F, Papakosta V
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2000;1(2).

  • Surgical management of tumours in the parotid region. An 11-year study.

Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Mezitis M, Zachariades N.
Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2000;1(2):205.

  • The use of 3D plates in maxillofacial region.

Skoura C, Mezitis M, Papakosta V, Zachariades N.
The Hellenic Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1999;14(4)(Supplement 1):166.

  • Traumatic aneurysm of the facial artery. A case report.

Skoura C, Mezitis M, Papakosta V, Marouan S, Spanomichos G, Andrikopoulos B, Zachariades N.
The Hellenic Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1999;14(4)( Supplement 1):172.

PRICES

  • First price for the Poster

“Role of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes in sequential stages of oral
oncogenesis in an experimental animal model”.
Vairaktaris E, Papakosta V, Spyridonidou S, Vylliotis A, Strantzias P, Vorri E, Avgoustidis D, Lazaris A, Perrea D, Kavantzas N, Donta I, Derka S, Vassiliou S, Yapijakis C, Patsouris E.
at FIRST WORLD CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ORAL
ONCOLOGY, Amsterdam, 2007

  • First price for the Poster

Surgical management of tumours in the parotid region. An 11-year study.
Rallis G, Mourouzis C, Papakosta V, Mezitis M, Zachariades N.
at 14th Hellenic Congress of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Athens 2000.

EDUCATIONAL WORK
Ι. As an instructor
Participation as an instructor in courses for students of the School of Assistant Nurses of General Hospital of ΚΑΤ with subject “Introduction to Maxillofacial Surgery”.

ΙΙ. As a participant

  • I attended 22 postgraduate seminars/courses
  • I attended 34 congresses.