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27.10.2026 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Cyprus The Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7.00 pm in the ‘Evi Sofianou’ Hall of the University campus.
11.02.2026 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is honoured with the FEBS Datta Medal at the 50th FEBS Congress that will take place in Maastricht, The Netherlands
28.11.2025 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis Receives Honorary Doctorate from Ionian University
11.02.2025 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis elected President of the European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC)
08.08.2024 International scientific collaboration reveals how intermittent fasting regulates ageing through autophagy. Relevant Publication
17.06.2024 New study uncovers a link between reproduction and a key mitochondrial stress response. Relevant Publication
10.06.2024 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is honored with the Bodossaki Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to Biomedical Sciences. Bodossaki Foundation press release
26.07.2023 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) web site Press coverage bits: In.gr, Apogevmatini, Nea Kriti, ERT, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
12.07.2023 New study reveals a key role of mRNA metabolism determinants in ageing and disease, through the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis and function Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: ERT, Ethnikos Kirikas NY, Makedonia, Athens-Macedonian News Agency 1 & 2, Patris, Nea Kriti, CretaLive 1 & 2, Medical Xpress, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
20.02.2023 Researchers at IMBB-FORTH, IESL-FORTH, and the Medical School of NKUA, develop an innovative optical imaging system that allows the monitoring of cellular lipid metabolism in live cells and organisms, during ageing. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Patris, ERT, Athens Voice, CretaLive, Rethemniotika Nea
23.12.2022 IMBB scientists uncovered a novel cellular mechanism that regulates ageing and fertility by preserving the architecture of nucleus and upholding nuclear quality control. Relevant Publication Associated Research Briefing article in Nature Aging Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, Kathimerini, Athens-Macedonian News Agency 1 & 2, Naftemporiki, Ta Nea, Ethnos, EfSyn, Ethnikos Kirikas NY, In.gr, Nea Kriti, Patris, ERT, CretaLive, Science News, Longevity.Technology, SKAI, TVXS, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
30.03.2022 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis elected Chair of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology. European Institute of Innovation and Technology web site Press coverage bits: Kathimerini, Athens-Macedonian News Agency, Ta Nea, In.gr, Patris, Nea Kriti, ERT, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, SKAI
03.02.2022 FORTH researchers reveal how metabolic reprogramming in mitochondria promotes or undermines survival and longevity. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Kathimerini, Vima-Science, Athens-Macedonian News Agency, Ethnos, In.gr, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Science News
07.09.2021 International scientific collaboration between IMBB-FORTH Researchers and Scientists at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the University of Oslo, in Norway uncovers the novel role of the DNA base excision repair (BER) pathway in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Athens-Macedonian News Agency, SKAI, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive
24.11.2020 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). American Association for the Advancement of Science Press release The announcement in Science Press coverage bits: Athens-Macedonian News Agency, In.gr, Greek Reporter USA, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea, Ethnikos Kirikas NY, The National Herald USA
09.11.2020 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis elected Vice President of the European Research Council (ERC). European Research Council Press release Press coverage bits: Athens-Macedonian News Agency, Vima, Kathimerini, Vima-Science, In.gr, Eleftheros Typos, Makedonia, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea, Ethnikos Kirikas NY
18.08.2020 IMBB Researchers and Scientists from the University of Padova uncover a novel pathogenesis mechanism for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, an incurable, visual loss disorder. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Science X, ERT, Patris, CretaLive
06.07.2020 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is elected Member of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Governing Board. European Institute of Innovation and Technology web site Press coverage bits: To Vima, Ta Nea, In.gr, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
13.11.2019 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is elected Member of the German National Academy of Sciences - Leopoldina. German National Academy of Sciences - Leopoldina web site Press coverage bits: ERT, Vima-Science, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
28.06.2019 IMBB researchers uncover a link between mitochondrial maturation and germ cell differentiation. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: ERT, Vima-Science, Nea Kriti, Patris
13.06.2019 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is elected Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens. Press release (Greek) of the Academy of Athens Press coverage bits: ERT, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Rethemniotika Nea
12.02.2019 International scientific collaboration between IMBB Researchers and Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the United States and the University of Oslo, in Norway uncovers the novel role of mitophagy in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Athens-Macedonian News Agency, Ta Nea, In.gr, ERT, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Cyprus News, EfSyn
14.01.2019 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is elected member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. European Academy of Sciences and Arts web site Press coverage bits: ERT, Proto Thema, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea
05.11.2018 IMBB-FORTH launches Greece to the International Space Station. Project web site \| Research at the International Space Station \| NASA project page Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, CNN Greece, Ethnos, Naftemporiki, Kathimerini, Ta Nea, EfSyn, ERT, SKAI, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Athens-Macedonian News Agency
03.10.2018 IMBB researchers reveal a novel mechanism regulating protein synthesis and ageing. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, In.gr, EKT, ERT, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, EfSyn (1 \| 2)
15.03.2018 International scientific collaboration between IMBB-FORTH Researchers and Scientists in Paris, France uncovers a novel function of aspirin as a caloric restriction mimetic agent. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, Kathimerini, Ta Nea, ERT, Nea Kriti, Patris, CretaLive, Haniotika Nea, Athens-Macedonian News Agency
21.11.2017 Eulogy for Fotis Kafatos
20.07.2017 FORTH Chairman, Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis, receives the prestigious Helmholtz International Fellow Award. Press release Press coverage bits: PresseBox, CNN-Greece, Athens-Macedonian News Agency, HuffingtonPost-Greece, Nea Kriti, Patris, Rethemniotika Nea, CretaLive, EfSyn
06.07.2017 IMBB-FORTH Researchers reveal how stress and nutrient deprivation influence complex brain functions such as learning and memory. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, Nea Kriti, Patris (1 \| 2), Haniotika Nea, CretaLive, 2810.gr
31.05.2017 FORTH-IMBB postdoctoral researcher receives the AXA Research Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship. Foundation for Research and Technology, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Press release Press coverage bits: CretaLive, Nea Kriti, Patris
03.04.2017 FORTH-IMBB researcher and University of Crete Medical School Professor receives the Galien Scientific Research Award. Press release Press coverage bits: The Doctor, Patris, ERT, Kathimerini, Haniotika Nea, Nea Kriti
16.10.2016 IMBB researcher earns an ERC Proof of Concept Grant. European Research Council Press release Press coverage bits: ERT, Proto Thema, Haniotika Nea, Nea Kriti
09.08.2016 Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis appointed new member of the ERC Scientific Council. European Research Council Press release Press coverage bits: Kathimerini, iEfimerida, Avgi, Haniotika Nea, Nea Kriti
25.04.2016 IMBB researcher earns an ERC Advanced Investigator Grant for the second time European Research Council Press release Press coverage bits: El Pais, EU Horizon magazine, EKT, Hmerisia, EfSyn, Nea Kriti, Patris
20.04.2015 IMBB researchers uncover a novel mechanism that controls longevity by coordinating mitochondrial biogenesis and turnover in the cell, during ageing. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, Proto Thema, Hmerisia, Patris, Nea Kriti, Ethnos, In.gr, EKT, E&T, Kathimerini, ERT
19.12.2014 IMBB researchers receive the prestigious BioMedical Research Award of the Academy of Athens. Academy of Athens Press release Press coverage bits: Kathimerini, Naftemporiki, SKAI, Nea Kriti, Haniotika Nea
05.08.2014 IMBB researcher is elected member of the Academy of Europe. Relevant Academia Europaea web page
22.12.2012 IMBB researcher receives the Empeirikeion Foundation Academic Excellence Prize. Press coverage bits: EMBO encounters, Patris (1 \| 2), Nea Kriti, Haniotika Nea, CretaLive, 2810.gr
12.09.2012 Cell biology: If you can’t stand the heat, warm up first! Relevant Publication See also: Commentary in Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, F1000 Biology evaluations (1 \| 2 \| 3).
12.09.2012 IMBB researchers uncover a universal and potent protective mechanism against neuronal necrosis. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Der Spiegel, To Vima-Daily, Eleftherotypia, E&T, Patris (1 \| 2).
14.12.2011 IMBB researchers reveal a novel mechanism underlying necrotic neurodegeneration. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: Vima-Science, Patris, Nea Kriti.
13.05.2010 Advanced Multiphoton Confocal Microscopy facility established at IMBB/FORTH. Press coverage bits: Eleftherotypia, Patris (1 \| 2).
19.10.2009 EMBO welcomes 66 leading life scientists as members. EMBO, Heidelberg, Germany
08.10.2009 IMBB researchers reveal a novel mechanism regulating metabolism and ageing. Relevant Publication See also: Nature Editor's summary. Press coverage bits: EKT, Eleftherotypia, Patris (1 \| 2 \| 3).
05.12.2008 IMBB researchers uncover a novel mechanism, important for learning and memory. Relevant Publication Press coverage bits: To Vima, Ta Nea, Eleftherotypia, Kathimerini, Angelioforos, Patris, Tolmi/www.2810.gr, EKT.
04.11.2008 NeuronAge research earns IMBB researcher an ERC Advanced Investigator Grant. Documentary on the Academic and Research Excellence web site of the Greek Ministry of Education Press coverage bits: Eleftherotypia, Patris (1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4), Hmerisia.
05.02.2007 IMBB researchers reveal a novel mechanism modulating ageing. Relevant Publication See also: Nature Editor's summary, Commentary in the Journal of Cell Biology. Press coverage bits: Scientific American (Greek Edition), EKT, In.gr, Ta Nea, Eleftherotypia (1 \| 2), Kathimerini (English), Ethnos, Flash, Nea Kriti.
29.05.2005 IMBB researcher receives the Bodossakis Foundation Scientific Prize. Press coverage bits: ERT, Voice Of Greece, In.gr, Paron, Kathimerini, Vima-Science, EKT, Eleftherotypia, Patris (1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4).
30.10.2002 IMBB researchers reveal mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration. Relevant Publication See also: Science STKE Editors choice, F1000 Biology evaluation. Press coverage bits: Alzforum, Eleftherotypia, Erevnontas, Patris.

27.10.2026
Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Cyprus

The Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7.00 pm in the ‘Evi Sofianou’ Hall of the University campus.