Spyros Papapetropoulos MD, PhD

Spyros Papapetropoulos MD, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of neurology and pharmaceuticals. Spyros currently serves as the President and CEO of Bionomics Ltd, a position they have held since January 2023. Spyros is also the Chairman and Lead Board Director of Lipocine Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders. In addition, they serve as an Independent Board Director for Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc., a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for neurological diseases.

Dr. Papapetropoulos founded and served as the President of Encephalos Life Sciences LLC, a company focused on innovative solutions for neurodegenerative diseases. Spyros also held the role of Chief Medical Officer at Vigil Neuroscience, where they worked on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases by targeting microglia, the brain's immune system cells.

Prior to their current roles, Dr. Papapetropoulos worked as a Consultant in Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where they provided expertise in the field of neurology. Spyros has also served as a Chief Business Officer at OccamzRazor and as a Voluntary Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Papapetropoulos has additional experience as an Independent Board Director for Apptomics Inc., and as the Chief Development Officer at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Overall, Dr. Spyros Papapetropoulos MD, PhD has a diverse background in neurology and pharmaceuticals, with experience in executive leadership, board director roles, and clinical practice.

Spyros Papapetropoulos MD, PhD began their education in 1990 at Semmelweis University where they pursued a degree in Medicine, earning an MD. Spyros then went on to study at the University of Patras from 1992 to 1997, where they obtained both a Medical Doctor (MD) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Medicine. During this time, they specialized in Neurology at the Regional University Hospital of Patras from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, in 1998 and 1999, they gained experience in Internal Medicine at the General County Hospital of Pyrgos. Finally, they also had an affiliation with the Patras General Regional Hospital "Saint Andreas" during the year 1998-1999, although the specifics of their involvement there are not provided.