Activities

Conferences

Seminars

Conferences

Brain Death (15.2.2003)

Euthanasia (17.5.2002)

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Intensive Care Units

March 22, 2005

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: bioeth@otenet.gr

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Biobanks - Bioinformatics, Processing of Genetic Material

February 22, 2005

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: bioeth@otenet.gr

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THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

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Genetically Modified Organisms

January 25, 2005

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: bioeth@otenet.gr

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THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

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Laws and Bills about Medically Assisted Reproduction

December 14, 2004

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, biologists, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: bioeth@otenet.gr

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BRAIN DEATH
Scientific Data
Theological Approach

AIRFORCE GENERAL HOSPITAL

February 15, 2003

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SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

EUTHANASIA

PAGEORGIOU HOSPITAL

May 17, 2002

May 18, 2002

MORNING SESSION

EVENING SESSION

Seminars

Hospice and Palliative Care (15.1.2008-26.2.2008)

Bioethics Seminar: Gene Ethics - Neuroethics - Nanoethics (9.1.2007-6.3.2007)

Ethics and Deontology of Oncology (10.2.2004)

Ethical and Deontological Approach to Transplantations (13.1.2004)

Deontological Principles in Medical Practice (18.11.2003 - 16.12.2003)

Research on Cloning and Stem Cells (26.2.2003)

Genetic Engineering - Diagnostics (19.11.2002 - 17.12.2002)

Reproductive Techniques (12.2.2002 - 12.3.2002)

Euthanasia (27.11.2001 - 5.2.2002)

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Hospice and Palliative Care

January 15, 2008 - February 26, 2008

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, psychologists-sociologists and priests.


For further information:
Tel: +30 210 7648 340
Fax: +30 210 7660 203
E-mail: bioeth@otenet.gr or info@bioethics.org.gr
Website: www.bioethics.org.gr

Program

January 15, 2008

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki
Chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece
"Introductory Lecture: Historical Background, Philosophical and Spiritual Foundation"

Aliki Tserkezoglou
Oncologist - Surgeon, Department of Gynecology, Saint Savvas Hospital
"Description of the Concept of "Hospice", its Structure and Operation"

Maria Giala
Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Thesalloniki
"Description of Patient's Condition - Possible Means of Dealing with the Intensity and Duration of the Pain"

January 22, 2008

Ioanna Christopoulou
Professor, ΤΕΙ of Athens, Department of Nursing
"Macmillan Nurses: Voluntary Nursing Home Care"

Eleni Eftichidou
Professor, ΤΕΙ of Athens, General Dept. of Essential Medical
"The Role of Education in Hospices"

Dimitrios Damigos
Associate Professor of Psychology, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina
"The Man, the Physician, the Health Professional before the Pain of Illness and Death"

February 5, 2008

Daniela Mosoiu
Medical Director Hospice Casa Sperantei, Brasov, Romania
"The Hospice in Europe - The Romanian Model"

Stala Kioupi
Physician, Vice-chairman of the Cypriot Association of Cancer Patients & Friends
"The Example of Cyprus "

Ismini Kriari
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, Panteion University
"Laws and Directives in Greece and Abroad"

February 26, 2008

Despina Anagnostou
King's College, University of London
"Hospice Care/Palliative Care
Do Greek patients need it?"

Eleni Theodosopoulou
Associate professor, Department of Nursing, University of Athens
"Nursing Assessment of Symptoms and Palliative Care"

Dr. Aliki Tserkezoglou
Oncologist - Surgeon, Department of Gynecology, Saint Savvas Hospital
"The Future Hospice in Greece"

Metropolitan Nikolaos of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki
Chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece
"Anticipation for Healing and Hope for Eternal Life"

March 27, 2008

Terry Magee
Director of Education and Research, Help the Hospices, London, UK
"Values, Beliefs, Composition and Philosophy of Modern Hospice Care"

Jo Blackburn
Clinical Advisor, Help the Hospices, London, UK
"Strategic Direction, Governance, Networks Relationships and Management of Hospice Services"

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THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
GREECE

Bioethics Seminar: Gene Ethics - Neuroethics - Nanoethics

January 1, 2007 - March 6, 2007

The conference was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) and time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, biologists, nurses, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

Program

GENE ETHICS

January 1, 2007

Dr. Evangelos Mallios
Lawyer, School of Law, University of Athens
"Genetic Testing and the Access of Third Parties to the Results"

Athanasios Papavasiliou
Professor of Biological Chemistry, University of Athens
"From Mendel to Genomic Medicine"

January 23, 2007

Aglaia Athanasiadou
Professor of General Biology-Molecular Genetics, Department of Medicine, University of Patra
"Gene Therapy: Achievements, Problems and Perspectives"

Georgios Vasilopoulos
Assistant Professor, University of Thessalia, ΙΙΒΕΑΑ Researcher
"Primordial Cells: Potential Uses, Difficulties and Reality"

Georgios Maniatis
Professor Emeritus of Biology, School of Medicine, University of Patra
"Umbilical Stem Cells"

NEUROETHICS

February 6, 2007

Maria Giala
Professor of Anesthisiology, Univesrity of Thessaloniki
"Chronic Vegetative State, Palliative Care and Bioethical Problems"

Fr. Nikolaos Loudovikos
Professor of Theology, Advanced Ecclesiastical School of Thessaloniki
"The Metaphysics of the Human Person in Pain"

Stavros Baloyiannis
Professor of Neurology, University of Thessaloniki
"The Bioethics of Dementia Syndrome"

NANOETHICS

March 6, 2007

Evangelos Gogolides
Director of Research, Institute of Microelectronics, NCSR "DEMOKRITOS"
"Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology"

Georgios Maniatis
Professor Emeritus of Biology, School of Medicine, University of Patra
"Nanotechnology: Are There Any New Ethical Questions?"

Irini Mavridou
Director of Research, Institute of Physical Chemistry, NCSR "DEMOKRITOS"
"Introduction to Nanomedicine"

For more information:
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BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

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Ethics and Deontology of Oncology

February 10, 2004

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) on February 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.


Speakers:

Aliki Maniati
Oncologist - Professor of Hematology, University of Patra
Ethical Aspects of Oncology

Iro Brokalaki
Nurse - Lecturer of Nursing, University of Athens
The Right of Cancer Patients to Decision Making

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
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BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

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Ethical and Deontological Approach to Transplantations

January 13, 2004

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) on January 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.


Speakers:

Andreas Karambinis
Director - ICU General State Hospital
Everyday Reality and Problems of Transplantations

Archim. Nikolaos Hatzinikolaou
Chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece
Church and the Ethics of Transplantations

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: info@bioethics.org.gr

HELLENIC REPUBLIC
THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
GREECE

Deontological Principles in Medical Practice

November 18, 2003 - December 16, 2003

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center and included five evening sessions of 3 hours each. Time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, lawyers and theologians.

Program

18/11/2003:

Antonios Koutselinis (45΄)
Professor Emeritus of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
School of Medicine, University of Athens
Principles of Medical Deontology - Autonomy, Consent

Irini Anapliotou (30΄)
Attorney at Law
Problems Arising from Medical Privacy


25/11/2003:

Andreas Karambinis (30΄)
Director - ICU General State Hospital
Dilemmas and Impasses in ICU

Ismini Kriari (30΄)
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, Panteion University
Ethical and Deontological Problems in Dealing with AIDS

Sotirios Tsiodras (30΄)
Internist - Lecturer, School of Medicine, University of Athens
The Physician and AIDS Patients


2/12/2003:

Konstantinos Pangalos (30΄)
Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Paris
Deontological Problems of Genetic Engineering

Michael Pelekanos (30΄)
Doctor of Clinical Embryology
Deontology of Reproductive Technologies

Themistoklis Mantzavinos (30΄)
Obstetrician - Gynecologist, Assistant Professor,
School of Medicine, University of Athens
Ethical and Deontological Problems in Obstetrics


9/12/2003:

Stavros Baloyiannis (45΄)
Professor of Neurology, University of Thessaloniki
The Physician and Patients Suffering from Senility

Aliki Tserkezoglou (30΄)
Oncologist - Surgeon, Department of Gynecology, Saint Savvas Hospital
Ethical and Deontological Problems in Hysterectomy and Gynecological Cancer


16/12/2003:

Aliki Maniati (30΄)
Oncologist, Professor of Hematology, University of Patra
Ethical and Deontological Problems in Oncology

Chara Spiliopoulou (30΄)
Forensic Pathologist, Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Athens
The Exercise of Forensic Medicine Upon the Dead Body

Archim. Nikolaos Hatzinikolaou (30΄)
Chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece
Ethical and Deontological Problems of Transplantations

HELLENIC REPUBLIC
THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
GREECE

Research on Cloning and Stem Cells

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center (5 G. Gennimata St., Vyronas) on February 26, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.


Speakers:

Georgios Maniatis
Professor of Biology, School of Medicine, University of Patra

Nikolaos Matsaniotis
Academician - Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine, University of Athens

Terms of Participation: Priority was given to the holders of the certificate of attendance - Genetic Engineering - Diagnostics seminar organized by the Bioethics Commission of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece (19.11.2002 - 17.11.2002)

For more information:
Tel: +32 10 76 48 340
Fax: +32 10 76 60 203
Ε-mail: info@bioethics.org.gr

HELLENIC REPUBLIC
THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
GREECE

Genetic Engineering - Diagnostics

November 19, 2002 - December 17, 2002

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center and included five evening sessions of 3 hours each. Time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, biologists-genetists, psychologists-sociologists, lawyers and theologians.

Program

19/11/2002:

Nikolaos Moschonas
Professor of Genetics, School of Biology, University of Crete
Genome Analysis: the New Dimension in the Life Science

26/11/2002:

Theocharis Patargias
Professor of Genetics, School of Biology, University of Athens
Genetic Engineering - Achievements, Perspectives and Speculation

Georgios Rodakis
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology, School of Biology, University of Athens
Evolution from a Genetic Point of View

29/11/2002:

Ismini Kriari
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, Panteion University
Law and Developments in Genetic Engineering

Andonios Trakatelis
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, University of Thessaloniki
Member of the European Parliament
Therapeutic Cloning

10/12/2002:

Ekaterini Metaxotou
Professor of Genetics, University of Athens
Genetic Counselling

Konstantinos Pangalos
Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Paris
Pre-implantation - Prenatal Testing

17/12/2002:

Fr. Nikolaos Loudovikos
Lecturer of Theology, Cambridge University
Theological Perspectives on the Possession, Use and Respect for Nature

Anestis Keselopoulos
Associate Professor, School of Theology
Theological Approach to Genetic Challenge

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THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
GREECE

Reproductive Techniques - Embryonic Development

February 12, 2002 - March 12, 2002

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center and included five evening weekly sessions of 3 hours each. Time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified doctors, nurses, biologists, psychologists, lawyers and theologians.

Program

12/2/2002:

Konstantinos Kalianidis
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics - Gynecology, University of Athens
Fertilization: The Union of Two Genetic Cells

Roxani Angelopoulou
Associate Professor of Embryology, University of Athens
Development of the Embryo During the First Three Months

Konstantinos Pangalos
Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Paris
Prenatal Testing of Genetic Diseases

Aris Antzaklis
Associate Professor of Obstetrics - Gynecology, University of Athens
Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Malformation of Embryo - Complications during Pregnancy

19/2/2002:

Dimitrios Papaevangelou
Obstetrician, Professor of Biology TEI (Technical Educational Institution)
Abortions - Consequences - Statistics

Fr. Stylianos Karpathiou
Psychiatrist
Social and Psychological Causes of Abortion

Dimitrios Karayiannis
Children Psychiatrist - Family Psychotherapist
The Dilemma of Abortion

Anastasios Matsopoulos
Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Crete
Psychological Implications of Abortions upon Teenagers and Young Women

26/2/2002:

Vasilios Tarlatzis
Associate Professor of Obstetrics - Gynecology, University of Thessaloniki
In Vitro Fertilization - Procedure - Technique - Prospects

Michael Pelekanos
Doctor of Clinical Embryology
Pre-implantation Genetic Testing

Georgios Maniatis
Professor of Biology, School of Medicine, University of Patra
Experiments on Embryos or Embryonic Stem Cells

Zaira Rali - Papaligoura
Doctor of Psychology
Psychological Problems of Infertile Couples

5/3/2002:

Antonios Koutselinis
Vice-rector of the University of Athens, Professor of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
School of Medicine, University of Athens
Ethical and Deontological Problems of Embryonic Life
The Right to Life - Legal Rights of the Embryo

Charalambos Pamboukis
Supreme Court of Greece
International and Greek Law on Abortion

Ismini Kriari
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, Panteion University
Assisted Reproduction - International and Greek Law

Emanouil Roukounas
Academician, Professor Emeritus, School of Law, University of Athens
International Protection of Embryo

12/3/2002:

Fr. Georgios Metalinos
Professor, School of Theology, University of Athens
The Onset of Human Life according to the Orthodox Theology and Tradition

Georgios Galitis
Professor Emeritus, School of Theology, University of Athens
The Greek Orthodox Church and Artificial Insemination

Alexandros Stavropoulos
Professor of Social Theology, University of Athens
Pastoral Approach to Infertility

Fr. Konstantinos Karaisaridis
Professor, School of Theology, University of Kraiova, Romania
The Priest before the Undesired Pregnancy

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THE HOLY SYNOD
OF THE CHURCH OF GREECE

BIOETHICS COMMITTEE

14 IOANNOU GENNADIOU - 115 21 ATHENS
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Euthanasia

November 27, 2001 - February 5, 2002

The seminar was organized by the Hellenic Center for Biomedical Ethics with the cooperation of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece. It took place at the auditorium of the Center and included seven evening weekly sessions of 3 hours each. Time was split between lecturing and discussion. The participants included qualified physicians, nurses, lawyers and theologians.

Program

27/11/2001:

Georgios Daikos (20΄)
Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine, University of Athens
History of Euthanasia - Social and Ethical Considerations

Antonios Koutselinis (20΄)
Vice-rector of the University of Athens, Professor of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Autonomy of Medical Conscience - Hippocratic Oath
Family Intervention in Medical Practice

Athanasios Avramidis (20΄)
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Athens
Forms of Euthanasia

4/12/2001:

Panayiotis Bechrakis (20΄)
Associate Professor of Physiology, University of Athens
Prolongation of Life or Hindering of Death?

Maria Giala (20΄)
Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Thessaloniki
The Doctor before Incurable Pain and Death
Analgetic Treatment for Patients who Cannot Be Operated

Chrisanthi Plati (20΄)
Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Athens
The Patient, the Experience of Pain and the Oncoming Death: A Challenge for the Nurse

18/12/2001:

Fr. Adamandios Avgoustidis (20΄)
Psychiatrist - Doctor of Theology
Compassion and Medical Practice

Fr. Stavros Kofinas (20΄)
Doctor of Psychology - Theologian
Dilemmas of Patients' Relatives Who Are in Comatose Condition or Suffer from Neoplasmatic Diseases

Stavros Baloyiannis (20΄)
Professor of Neurology, University of Thessaloniki
Psychotherapeutic Approach to Patients with Chronic Diseases

8/1/2002:

Apostolos Georgiadis (20΄)
Professor of Law, University of Athens, Academician
The Right to Death

Georgios Velis (20΄)
Presiding Judge of the Supreme Court
Legal Issues Arising from Euthanasia

Ismini Kriari-Katrani (20΄)
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, Panteion University
International Law and Euthanasia

15/1/2002:

Anna Panayiotarea (20΄)
Professor of Journalism, University of Thessaloniki
Euthanasia and Mass Media

Anna Psarouda-Benaki (20΄)
Professor of Law, University of Athens, Member of Parliament
Political Problems Emerging from Euthanasia

Maro Vamvounaki (20΄)
Author
Pain and Death in Literature

Olia Lazaridou (20΄)
Actress
The Impasse Caused by Pain and Death Depicted in Drama

22/1/2002:

Metropolitan of Pergamos Ioannis (20΄)
Professor Emeritus of Theology, University of Thessaloniki, President of the Athens Academy
Life and Death according to the Orthodox Perception and Theology

Georgios Mantzaridis (20΄)
Professor of Theology, University of Thessaloniki
Pain in the Orthodox Tradition and Theology

Fr. Vasilios Kaliakmanis (20΄)
Associate Professor of Theology, University of Thessaloniki
Death - Euthanasia - Pastoral Approach

5/2/2002:

Archim. Nikolaos Hatzinikolaou
Chairman of the Bioethics Committee of the Church of Greece
Euthanasia within the Perspective of Various Religious

Bishop of Nafpaktos Ierotheos
The Greek Orthodox Church and the Challenge of Euthanasia

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