ELENI KONSTANTINOPOULOU | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

ELENI KONSTANTINOPOULOU | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr ELENI KONSTANTINOPOULOU, ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI, Greece

Dr. Eleni Konstantinopoulou is a distinguished Psychologist ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ with expertise in Neuropsychology ๐Ÿงฌ. She earned her M.Sc. in Cognitive Psychology in 2010 and completed her Ph.D. in Neuropsychology in 2019 at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท. Her prolific research focuses on cognitive and psychological processes affected by neurological conditions, especially Frontotemporal Dementia ๐Ÿง . With over a decade of contributions at the 2nd Department of Neurology, she has led and supported numerous research projects in neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, and distance education ๐Ÿ“š. Dr. Konstantinopoulou has been both an academic scholar and clinical researcher, blending education and practice seamlessly. She actively contributes to the scientific community through publications, lectures, and collaborations ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Her work exemplifies excellence, innovation, and dedication to advancing brain health and cognitive rehabilitation ๐Ÿ’ก.

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Education

Dr. Eleni Konstantinopoulou graduated with a degree in Psychology from the School of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki ๐ŸŽ“. She pursued her postgraduate studies in Cognitive Psychology, obtaining a Master of Science degree in 2010 ๐Ÿ“˜. Her intellectual passion led her to doctoral studies, culminating in a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology in 2019 ๐Ÿงช. During her academic journey, she honed her specialization in the neuropsychological impacts of degenerative brain disorders, with a specific focus on Frontotemporal Dementia ๐Ÿง . Her education has been marked by academic excellence, cross-disciplinary training, and a commitment to bridging the gap between cognitive theory and clinical application ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ”. Through continuous professional development and scholarly work, she has contributed to shaping future professionals and enhancing evidence-based practices in neuropsychology.

Experience

With over 14 years of combined clinical and academic experience, Dr. Konstantinopoulou has been a clinical and research fellow at the 2nd Department of Neurology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2010โ€“2024) ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ”ฌ. She contributed as a research assistant and coordinator in various clinical trials and cognitive rehabilitation programs. Her teaching career includes roles as academic scholar at the University of Western Macedonia and Aristotle University, training future psychologists and clinicians ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“˜. She has led neuropsychological assessments, contributed to diagnostic tools, and collaborated on multidisciplinary research involving MS and dementia. As a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท, she continues to advocate for clinical excellence and scientific advancement. Her postdoctoral research (2019โ€“2024) explored neuroanatomical correlations in Frontotemporal Dementia, further establishing her as a leader in the field. Her professional portfolio reflects depth, dedication, and impact across healthcare and academia ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ“š.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Eleni Konstantinopoulouโ€™s work has received growing recognition in the domains of neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ…. While formal national or international awards are not listed, her impactful publications in high-ranking journals and her long-standing research collaboration in prominent neurology departments position her as an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿ“ˆ. Her involvement in the adaptation of Addenbrookeโ€™s Cognitive Examination-Revised for Greek populations is highly cited and influential ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“Š. Her role in the IGNITE study and other MS-related cognitive research further reflects her ability to bridge clinical practice with scientific inquiry ๐ŸŒ. She is respected in the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society and frequently collaborates on studies published in journals such as European Journal of Neurology, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, and Journal of Neurological Sciences ๐Ÿ“‘๐ŸŒŸ. Her track record of excellence and collaborative spirit make her a standout candidate.

Research Focus

Dr. Konstantinopoulou’s research centers on the interplay between neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive function ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“‰. Her primary interest lies in understanding how conditions like Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affect memory, executive function, behavior, and psychological well-being ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿงโ€โ™€๏ธ. She has explored neuropsychological profiles of different FTD variants, helping clinicians refine diagnoses and tailor interventions. Her postdoctoral work involved neuroanatomical mapping to link behavioral symptoms with structural brain changes using neuroimaging ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿง . She also engages in cognitive rehabilitation, testing computerized tools to improve MS patientsโ€™ cognitive abilities ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ. Her contributions to the adaptation of diagnostic tools like ACE-R for the Greek population enhance cross-cultural assessment and clinical accuracy ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ“. Overall, her research supports early detection, better classification, and targeted cognitive therapies in neurology, impacting both clinical outcomes and scientific knowledge ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š.

Publication Top Notes

Adaptation of Addenbrookeโ€™s cognitive examinationโ€revised for the Greek population

The rationale for monitoring cognitive function in multiple sclerosis: practical issues for clinicians

Computerized cognitive rehabilitation for treatment of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis: an explorative study.

Behavioral disturbances differentiate frontotemporal lobar degeneration subtypes and Alzheimer’s disease: evidence from the Frontal Behavioral Inventory

The frontotemporal dementias in a tertiary referral center: classification and demographic characteristics in a series of 232 cases

Long-term effects of prolonged-release fampridine in cognitive function, fatigue, mood and quality of life of MS patients: The IGNITE study

Early onset degenerative dementias: demographic characteristics and etiologic classification in a tertiary referral center

Changes in children’s beliefs about everyday reasoning: Evidence from Greek primary students.