The Network

Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented university with an international profile and a strong focus on applied research. Founded in 1974, the university currently encompasses 8 faculties with approx. 9,700 students. The university offers academic and professional education. Numerous research and development projects are undertaken in cooperation with private business and industry. Fulda University collaborates with more than 100 universities around the world.

Kevin Dadaczynski,

Professor, kevin.dadaczynski(at)gw.hs-fulda.de

The Technical University of Munich (TUM), is considered a “University of Excellence” in Germany and has positioned itself among the leading universities in research and innovation in Europe and beyond. TUM has four main campuses and numerous other special facilities outside the main campuses, and internationally. The core areas engineering, medicine, public health, natural science, computation, technology, social sciences, management, life sciences, information and design are represented in 7 schools and 666 professors that provide the academic foundation for more than 52 000 students. The aim is to actively promote talent through excellent education and research and to create sustainable value for society through an entrepreneurial mindset.

Orkan Okan,

Professor, orkan.okan(at)tum.de

Marlene Meyer,

M. Sc., marlene.meyer(at)tum.de

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Marjorita Sormunen,

Senior lecturer, Ph.D., Adjunct professor, marjorita.sormunen(at)uef.fi

The Department of Health Sciences (DSS) of the University of Florence is founded on the principle that the promotion of health and well-being is based on the knowledge of body and mind illness processes and of their prevention and cure. The tools to reach these objectives are based on recognising that the constructive relationship among members of academic staff, students, patients and community are at the heart of the Department's daily work. Research, teaching and care activities are directed to the acknowledgement and enhancement of merit and innovation, identified with transparent and collective procedures. DSS aims to represent an element of cohesion and incentive to reach high levels of excellence thus contributing to foster national and international competitiveness of our University and of the hospitals in which it operates.

Guglielmo Bonaccorsi,

Assoc. professor, guglielmo.bonaccorsi(at)unifi.it

Chiara Lorini,

Ass. professor, chiara.lorini(at)unifi.it

Patrizio Zanobini,

patrizio.zanobini (at) unifi.it

LAU was founded as a college for women in 1924, tracing its origins back to the first school for girls in the Ottoman empire started by Presbyterian missionaries in the 1830s. The institution has grown and changed tremendously through the decades, but the enterprising and progressive spirit of those who started it endures. LAU is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit higher education institution through the New York State Education Department.

Carmel Bouclaous,

Assoc. professor, carmel.bouclaous(at)lau.edu.lb

Welcome to Monash University Malaysia. Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Australia's largest university and the first foreign university campus in Malaysia. We are a premier research-intensive Australian university ranked among the top 50 universities globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). Monash University is also ranked 42 in the latest QS World University Rankings.

Tin Tin Su,

Professor, TinTin.Su(at)monash.edu

The University of the Philippines Diliman is a modern research university advancing sustainable, innovative, and people-centered national development. This public mission is carried out by a socially engaged community that upholds honor, excellence, and integrity in all areas of research and education.

Carmen C. Tolabing

Professor, mctolabing(at)up.edu.ph

Derick Erl P. Sumalapao

MSc, MD, DrPH, dpsumalapao1(at)up.edu.ph

University of Silesia in Katowice, one of the largest and most dynamically evolving Polish higher education institutions, offers innovative solutions in the field of education and a friendly space for conducting research. University employees, students and young scientists, working individually and in teams, address themes crucial at the regional, national and global level. They conduct research into land- and sea-dwelling wildlife, analyse climatic changes, search for solutions aimed at combatting poverty, hunger and social inequalities.

Karina Leksy,

Ass. professor, karina.leksy(at)us.edu.pl

Grzegorz Gawron,

PhD , Grzegorz.gawron(at)us.edu.pl

​The University of Minho is currently one of the most prestigious Portuguese higher education institutions, and is gradually becoming more prominent internationally. ​ The University was founded in 1973, and it is currently comprised of three campi: the Gualtar Campus, in Braga, and the Azurém and Couros Campi, in Guimarães.

Rafaela Rosário,

Ass. professor, rrosario(at)ese.uminho.pt

The Jagiellonian University was founded on 12 May 1364 by King Casimir the Great. It is the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. Today, the Jagiellonian University consists of 15 faculties, including 3 medical faculties, which make up the Medical College. The university provides education to about 50 thousand students,

Mariusz Duplaga,

Professor, mariusz.duplaga(at)uj.edu.pl

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa is among the top 10 young European universities in the main international rankings. Its mission is to serve society at a local, regional and global level, by advancing and disseminating knowledge and understanding between people, cultures and societies.

Inês Fronteira,

Ass. professor, ifronteira(at)ihmt.unl.ptm

Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) is by far the largest and most comprehensive higher institution in Romania, while Cluj-Napoca, its city of residence, is considered to be the most important student town in the country. Its renowned excellency in advanced academic research and higher education programs is naturally validated, not only by the University’s rich history and tradition. Currently, UBB is the largest university in the country bringing together more than 42.000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students enrolled in 365 programmes, covering more than 120 fields of study.

Marius Ungureanu,

Assoc. professor, marius.ungureanu(at)publichealth.ro

Madalina Coman,

PhD, madalina.coman(at)publichealth.ro

National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) is the major national institution for investigation and protection of health as well as for increasing the level of health of population of Slovenia. Its professional area covers all public health fields from laboratory activities to health promotion and mental hygiene.

Mitja Vrdelja,

PhD, mitja.vrdelja(at)nijz.si

Vesna Pucelji, vesna.pucelj(at)nijz.si

Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system since its establishment in 1960. Through its 11 colleges and 6 affiliated hospitals, TMU works with prestigious institutions from around the world to contribute to the advancement of education programs, healthcare provision, and translational research. TMU leads in many research areas including cancer translational medicine, neuroscience, pulmonary medicine, AI in medicine, cell therapy & immunotherapy, and medical device development.

Duong Van Tuyen,

Ass. professor, duongtuyenvna(at)gmail.com

Shih Hsin University was founded in 1956 and it is a private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of Taipei, Taiwan. The university offers undergraduate programmes, as well as master's and doctoral programmes and it is organized into four colleges: College of Journalism and Communication, College of Management, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Law

Cheng-Yu Lin,

Professor, cyou.lin(at)msa.hinet.net

National Chengchi University (NCCU) was founded in 1927, and for more than 9 decades of re-formation and development, we have been upholding our motto, “Harmony, Independence, Balance and Preeminence”, We continue to refine our teaching methods and research in order to nurture talents for our country and the world. We currently have 12 colleges excelling in the Liberal Arts, Law, Commerce, Science, Foreign Languages, Social Sciences, Communication, International Affairs, Education, Innovation, Informatics, Global Banking and Finance.

Sheng-Chih Chen,

Assoc. Professor, scchen222(at)gmail.com

National Taichung University of Education (NTCU) is a university with proud legacy. Founded in 1899 at the Confucian Temple in Changhwa and relocated to the current site in 1923, the university has prepared not only excellent teachers but also talents in diversified fields, such as court judges, lawyers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and engineers. Its guiding principles have been “Innovative Management, Search for Excellence, and Sustainable Development.” It emphasizes student-centered teaching, stresses both scientific and humanistic education, and advocates professionalism with critical thinking.

Chih-Feng Lai,

Professor, cflai(at)mail.ntcu.edu.tw

Kaohsiung Medical University (originally known as Kaohsiung Medical College) was formally established in 1954. Apart from being the first private medical university in the university has also become an important cradle for highly-skilled physicians and medical-related specialists. Kaohsiung Medical University was a center of both medical care and the study of local tropical medicine in the early days. The colleges set aside its tropical disease research mission after the World Health Organization announced that was no longer a tropical disease endemic area, and turned its full attention to the steadily evolving areas of basic medical science and clinical medical research. The university has also continued to strengthen its medical services.

Yung Kai Huang,

Assoc. professor, ykhuang(at)kmu.edu.tw

The Trier University (German: Universität Trier), in the German city of Trier, was founded in 1473. Closed in 1798 by order of the then French administration in Trier, the university was re-established in 1970 after a hiatus of some 172 years. The new university campus is located on top of the Tarforst heights, an urban district on the outskirts of the city. The university has six faculties with around 470 faculty members. In 2006 around 14,000 students were matriculated, with 43.5% of the student body male and 56.5% female; the percentage of foreign students was approximately 15.5%.

Melanie Messer,

Professor, messer(at)uni-trier.de

The University of Milano-Bicocca is a public university which was established in Milan in1998. The university is situated across two campuses comprising 25 modern buildings split between the city campus in Bicocca and the biomedical campus in Monza, a town close to Milan, for a total of 290,000m2. The University of Milano-Bicocca is a multi-discipline university training the professionals of tomorrow in a number of different fields: economics/statistics, law, science, medicine, sociology, psychology and pedagogy.

Veronica Velasco,

Assoc. professor, veronica.velasco(at)unimib.it

Luca Piero Vecchio,

Assoc. professor, luca.vecchio(at)unimib.it

Koç University was established in 1993 as a non-profit private university in Istanbul, Türkiye. In a very short time, Koç University has become one of the leading universities in Türkiye, distinguished by notable contributions to the elevation of education, knowledge and service both domestically and beyond. English is the language of instruction across its various colleges and faculties. Since its establishment, Koç University has emerged as a center of global excellence in science and education and is uniquely positioned to explore the overlaps of Medicine, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences and Administrative Sciences to further pursue basic and applied research and attract the best students and faculty members.

Sibel Sakarya,

Professor, ssakarya(at)ku.edu.tr

İlker Kayı,

Ass. professor, ikayi(at)ku.edu.tr

With around 37,000 students, Firat University is one of the main higher education institutions in Eastern Turkey. There are 17 faculties which include a school of medicine along with faculties of medicine, science, education, theology, engineering, architecture, sports science and several more. In addition, there are 13 vocational schools, including the academy of civil aviation and the social sciences vocational school. There is a strong focus on scientific and technological advancement and research at Firat University, which was first established when it was known as Elazığ Technical College in 1967.

Pınar Soylar,

Ass. professor, psoylar(at)firat.edu.tr

Ankara University, founded in 1946, was the first institute of higher education to be established in the modern Turkish Republic. A public university with more than 60,000 students, it offers a large academic portfolio with courses in a number of scientific disciplines, including social, medical, natural and applied sciences, as well as arts and sports. It also offers associate, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level programmes. Distance and continuing education courses are also available. The university is situated on a main campus near the centre of Ankara, Turkey’s capital and the country’s second largest city after Istanbul. It is organised across 14 faculties, nine graduate schools and various research institutes within the city.

Özlem Öztürk,

PhD, fozlemozturk(at)gmail.com

Established in 1957, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Hue UMP) is among the top 3 of the largest Medical Universities in Vietnam and is a pioneer in health sciences education, innovation and quality accreditation. With 24 undergraduate and 99 graduate programs, Hue UMP has trained more than 40,000 doctors and medical professionals to meet the nationwide demand of healthcare providers. Hue UMP is a center of multi-disciplinary training, scientific research and technology transfer in the field of health science in the Central and Highland provinces. In addition to training, Hue UMP also focuses on doing research and applying new medical technology in healthcare. The University has carried out several successful scientific researches at both national and international level. The number of international publications has increased over the years.

Vo Van Thang,

Professor, vovanthang147(at)huemed-univ.edu.vn

Nguyen Hoang Thuy Linh,

PhD, nhtlinh(at)huemed-univ.edu.vn

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao,

MD, M. Sc., nguyenthiphuongthao(at)hueuni.edu.vn

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses make us a desirable location for students and staff from around the world, and our multicultural community provides a global perspective, enabling those who join us to develop skills and knowledge that set them on successful and enriching careers.

Emily Marchant

PhD, e.k.marchant(at)swansea.ac.uk

London South Bank University, popularly known as LSBU was established in 1892 and is one of the largest universities in London. Ideally located right in the heart of London, LSBU welcomes international students more than 130 countries. There are more than 20,000 students enrolled on a variety of programmes that are offered by the seven constituent schools of the University.

Susie Sykes,

Professor, sykess(at)lsbu.ac.uk

Jane Wills,

Professor, willsj(at)lsbu.ac.uk

Dan Frings,

Professor, fringsd(at)lsbu.ac.uk

Newcastle University is a world-class institution established in 1834 with an international reputation for academic excellence. Newcastle University is a founding member of the elite Russell Group, a group of 24 highly research-intensive universities in the UK. High-quality teaching, strong research profile, and outstanding student support make the University one of the most popular institutes in the UK.

Gill Rowlands,

Professor, gill.rowlands(at)newcastle.ac.uk

Glasgow Caledonian is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning university working for the Common Good. GCU provides one of the best learning environments in the UK at our modern campus in the heart of Glasgow, voted friendliest city in the world. GCU is a university with an impressive global network and a reputation for providing courses with a strong focus on employability, which are designed with input from industry so you can stand out in the employment market.

Evelyn McElhinney,

PhD, Evelyn.McElhinney(at)gcu.ac.uk

Established in 1907, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is the largest and oldest of the 10 UH campuses. Mānoa offers hundreds of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees; a strong, vital research program; and nationally ranked NCAA Division I athletics. UH Mānoa is a research university of international standings. It has widely recognized strengths in tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, oceanography, astronomy, electrical engineering, volcanology, evolutionary biology, comparative philosophy, comparative religion, Hawaiian studies, Pacific Islands studies, Asian studies and Pacific and Asian regional public health.

Tetine Sentell,

Professor, tsentell(at)hawaii.edu

Uliana Kostareva,

Ass. professor, uliana(at)hawaii.edu

The State University of New York at Albany, commonly referred to as the University at Albany, UAlbany or SUNY Albany, is a public research university with campuses in Albany, Rensselaer, and Guilderland, New York. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The university enrolls 16,849 students in nine schools and colleges, which offer 50 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate degree programs.

Jennifer Manganello,

Professor, jmanganello(at)albany.edu

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)[1] is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. Its academic roots were established in 1881 as a normal school then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of disciplines,[12] enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students annually.

Philip Massey,

Assoc. professor, pmassey(at)ucla.edu

The Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (TMIG) takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging and can be divided into three fields of research. In field one, TMIG is involved in foundational scientific research into mechanisms of aging and age-management. In the second field, the institute is dedicated to the research and development of practical techniques for health management, disease prevention, and diagnostics. In the third field, TMIG implements epidemiological and social surveys concerning the social welfare and healthy long-life of elderly. All three fields are integral to the scientific understanding of the aging process and realizing healthy long-life and well-being for individuals and the aging society.

Mitsutake Seigo,

mitsu(at)tmig.or.jp

Since its founding, the University has been dedicated to furthering higher education and fostering an atmosphere of free academic exchange. Its graduates play important roles in both national and international affairs, as key players in politics, industry, and society.As of today, Kyoto University is comprised of 10 faculties, 18 graduate schools, 13 research institutes, and 23 educational institutes and other establishments. Approximately 2,700 of the University's 23,200 students hail from overseas — representing some 120 countries and territories — contributing to a culturally diverse campus environment.

Yoshimitsu Takahashi,

Assoc. professor, takahashi.yoshimitsu.3m(at)@kyoto-u.ac.jp

With 86 years of proud tradition and ranking among the world’s top 100 institutions, PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university with a strong sense of social responsibility, driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. The University provides the best holistic education to nurture socially responsible leaders of tomorrow who possess a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective and pursues impactful innovation and interdisciplinary research to address the world’s most pressing challenges. A robust culture of knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the University, ensuring PolyU’s technologies are transformed into practical real-world applications. The professional education model of PolyU adopts a unique experiential learning approach which comprises of Work-Integrated Education, Service-Learning, Overseas Exchange Opportunities, Leadership Programmes and Entrepreneurship Education.

Angela Yee Man,

Professor, angela.ym.leung(at)polyu.edu.hk

Lingnan University (LU) is a liberal arts university in Hong Kong with the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. LU is a global leader in quality education. It ranks first for “International Faculty”, “Inbound Exchange Students” and “Outbound Exchange Students” in QS Asia University Rankings 2021; ranks third for “Quality Education” in THE University Impact Rankings 2021, and ranks 33rd for “International Faculty” in QS World University Rankings 2022.

Padmore A. Amoah,

Ass. professor, pamoah(at)ln.edu.hk

Research Centre for Environment and Human Health (EHH) was established by the School of Continuing Education (SCE) of Hong Kong Baptist University in January 2021, with the Institutional Development Scheme (IDS) funding from Research Grants Council (RGC) (Project No.: UGC/IDS(R) 23/20). With the main goal of cultivating and enhancing the institutional research expertise, capacity and infrastructure, the Research Centre serves as an interdisciplinary research platform to promote research activities, academic exchanges and collaborations via workshops, seminars and professional training programmes and hosting an international conference. The Research Centre crosses the academic departmental boundaries and brings together academics from nature conservation, environmental sciences, geography, nursing, health science, life science, psychology, physical activity and education to enhance the understanding of key issues and benefits related to the environment-health nexus, explore integrative solutions relating to environmental change and human health, and promote to the public, an understanding of environmental health and sustainability.

Sam Lau,

PhD, samlau(at)hkbu.edu.hk

The University of Cape Coast is the topmost ranked University in Ghana and West Africa and it is among the top 5 Universities in Africa in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University of Cape Coast also ranks first globally for research influence. We have several relevant undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes in the social sciences, arts and humanities, physical sciences, life sciences, formal sciences and education. The focus of our programmes is informed by the global trends in addressing complex challenges of today. Our University provides a serene environment for learning and recreation with facilities designed to ensure student’s comfort.

John Elvis Hagan Jnr.,

PhD, elvis.hagan(at)ucc.edu.gh

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a technical university located in Kumasi, Ghana. The University is globally recognized as the premier center of excellence in Africa for teaching in Science and Technology, producing high caliber graduates with knowledge and expertise to support the industrial and socio-economic development of Ghana and Africa. It is made up of two main Faculties and one Research Center. Faculties and Schools include Agriculture, Engineering, Art, Science, Medicine, Architecture, Pharmacy, Renewable & Natural Resources, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Land Management, and Environmental Studies.

Alex Kwarteng,

PhD, senkwarteng(at)yahoo.co.uk

Amma Larbi,

PhD, ammalarbi(at)gmail.com

Founded in 1992, the University of Education, Winneba is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Winneba, Central Region. University of Education, Winneba (UEW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Frank Quansah,

PhD, fquansah(at)uew.edu.gh

Medina Srem-Sai,

mssai(at)uew.edu.gh

Over 18,000 students from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds are enrolled at the University of Haifa, the largest research university in northern Israel, and the most pluralistic institution of higher education in the country. Founded in 1963, the University of Haifa received full accreditation in 1972 and, since then, has created and developed a world-class institution dedicated to academic and research excellence. Through an accelerated growth strategy, the University has established Israel’s first “Multiversity” – a multi-campus institution that promotes extensive interdisciplinary studies and partnerships. The Multiversity is designed to improve access to higher education in northern Israel, better prepare students for a dynamic job market and serve as a catalyst for economic expansion and strengthening Israel’s northern region.

Diane Levin-Zamir,

Professor, diamos(at)zahav.net.il

Young, vibrant, and cutting-edge in its approach, Ariel University is Israel’s newest and fastest-growing public university, simultaneously respecting academia’s honored traditions while redefining the scholastic landscape. With an innovative, dedicated, and engaged faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities situated in the beautiful Samarian Hills, our community of young and creative scholars inspire all its members to aspire to and attain new heights in their academic and personal journey. The culture of Ariel University is to promote academic excellence boldly, by encouraging cooperation and collaboration both locally and globally, providing material support for creative, entrepreneurial ventures, and promoting academic and inter-disciplinary discourse.

Gizell Green,

PhD, ggrin(at)campus.haifa.ac.il

The university Santa Cruz do Sul is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. It offers 78 undergraduate courses; 78 specialization courses (Lato Sensu) and 9 master's and doctoral programs (Stricto Sensu).

Camilo Darsie, Professor, camilodarsie (at) unisc.br

The Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a century-old educational institution nationally and internationally recognized. It is centered in Porto Alegre – the capital city of the State of Rio Grande do Sul – and it offers academic programs from all different fields of knowledge, for all stages of education, ranging from elementary to graduate school. The qualification of its faculty, composed mostly of master’s and doctorate degree holders, the continuous updating of the infra-structure of laboratories and libraries, the increase to student assistance, as well as the prioritization of its national and international involvement are policies in constant development. More than 30 thousand people circulate its facilities in search of receiving one of the top 10 most qualified educations in Brazil. This, combined with its leading research programs and expressive community outreach, grants UFRGS to be ranked among the best universities in the country. As a public institution dedicated to serving the community and to building its future with a critical consciousness, UFRGS respects diversity, prioritizes innovation and, above all, reaffirms its commitment to education and spreading of knowledge, inspired by ideals of freedom and solidarity.

Cristianne Maria Famer Rocha, Assoc. Professor, cristianne.rocha (at) ufrgs.br

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the first Bulgarian high academic school establishment. Its history is an embodiment and a continuation of the century long cultural and educational tradition of the Bulgarian nation. Since its establishment it has always played a very important role as the most prestigious educational institute. It is the only Bulgarian university in the QS World University Rankings. The university has 16 faculties and three departments, where over 21,000 students receive their education. It is the most successful Bulgarian participant in EC R&D initiatives, FP7 and H2020 attracting more than 60M Euro funding. It is well integrated in a number of European research networks and project initiatives.

Ioannis Patias,

Assoc. professor, patias(at)fmi.uni-sofia.bg

Aleksandrina Vodenicharova,

Assoc. professor, a.vodenicharova(at)foz.mu-sofia.bg

Nikoleta Leventi,

Chief Assist. professor, n.leventi(at)foz.mu-sofia.bg

Founded in 1585, the University of Graz (Uni Graz) is the second oldest university in Austria. With about 30.000 students and 4.700 employees, it is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Austria. It is a comprehensive university offering about 120 study programs at 76 institutes, which are organized in six faculties. The University of Graz sees itself as an international educational and research institution with a mission to conduct research and teaching that is relevant to and promotes society.

Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera,

Professor, barbara.gasteiger(at)uni-graz.at

Michaela Wright,

M.Sc., michaela.wright(at)uni-graz.at

Franziska Reitegger,

M.Sc., franziska.reitegger(at)uni-graz.at

The Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology of the Department of Public and Community Health is located at Athens Campus of the University of West Attica (Alexandras 196, Athens, Greece). It serves the scientific field of Epidemiology, Prevention of Chronic and Infectious Diseases, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of comprehensive Health Prevention and Promotion programs, as well and health care services. The goal of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Epidemiology is the development of new research and educational methodologies and applications in the field of Public and Community health. The Laboratory is currently part of several research and development projects funded by different authorities (European and national). The Laboratory is also actively involved in the education, training and continuing education of other professionals and the general public in issues of prevention and health promotion.

Evanthia Sakellari,

Assoc. Professor, sakellari(at)uniwa.gr

Areti Lagiou,

Professor, alagiou(at)uniwa.gr

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences of Maastricht University stands for cutting edge research and education, rapidly incorporating the latest developments and methods into its programs. The Department of Health Promotion, which is embedded in this faculty, is nationally and internationally known for its expertise in the planned development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based healthy lifestyle interventions. Intervention are considered context-specific, indicating that they interact within complex dynamic systems requiring a multidisciplinary and multilevel approach. The focus of the field of health promotion is expanding and includes health-related topics from the UN sustainable Development Goals (such as nutrition), but also reducing socio economic health inequalities and promoting health literacy in specific settings such as schools, communities and workplaces.

Kathelijne Bessems,

Ass. prof., k.bessems(at)maastrichtuniversity.nl