Aikaterina (Rena) Siopi

Aikaterina (Rena) Siopi has a diverse work experience in the fields of research, nutrition, and academia. Aikaterina (Rena) started their career as a Student Research Assistant at Harokopio University of Athens, where they worked on the "Healthy Growth Study" project. Aikaterina (Rena) performed body composition measurements, conducted nutritional assessments, and analyzed data.

Siopi then became a Postgraduate Research Assistant at the same university, focusing on studying the acute effects of exercise and calorie restriction on VLDL triglyceride kinetics. Aikaterina (Rena)'sresponsibilities included participant recruitment, data collection, sample preparation, and data analysis using GC-MS.

As a Freelancer and Self-employed Dietitian - Nutritionist, Siopi provided nutritional assessment and counseling services for various health-related conditions and optimal athletic performance. Aikaterina (Rena) also worked as a Lecturer at the Institute of Vocational Training, Manpower Employment Organization.

Siopi further expanded their research experience as a Visiting Researcher at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where they conducted studies on the effects of combined β-blockade and testosterone analogue therapy on metabolic functions in severely burned children. Aikaterina (Rena) performed sample preparation and analysis using mass spectrometry and collaborated with research, clinical, and administrative staff at university hospitals.

Siopi completed their doctoral research at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), focusing on mapping the metabolic response to exercise and dietary challenges in middle-aged men with or without metabolic syndrome. Aikaterina (Rena) published their work in peer-reviewed journals and presented it at international meetings.

Continuing their research career, Siopi worked as a Research Scientist at Elypta, a company specializing in genomics and proteomics integration for biomarker discovery. Aikaterina (Rena) also worked as a Research Scientist at Karolinska Institutet, where they served as the Project Coordinator for the SCALLOP consortium, focusing on genomics and proteomics integration for the discovery of causal biomarkers in diseases.

Siopi's work experience also includes serving as the R&D / Head of Nutrition at YOGUT ME AB, a pioneering company in personalized nutrition in the Nordics. Aikaterina (Rena) was involved in the development of a smart device for personalized functional foods.

Overall, Siopi's work experience spans various roles in research, nutrition, and academia, showcasing their expertise in molecular biology, nutrition, and human metabolism.

Aikaterina (Rena) Siopi's education history is as follows:

From 2019 to present, they attended Karolinska Institutet and pursued a course in Bioentrepreneurship.

From 2018 to 2019, they also attended Karolinska Institutet and completed a course in Bioentrepreneurship.

Between 2012 and 2017, they studied at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of Metabolism.

In the years 2008 to 2010, they attended Harokopio University of Athens and earned a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition.

From 2004 to 2008, they were enrolled at Harokopio University of Athens and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition-Dietetics.