| Interaction with scientific organizations and other hellenic associations in the USA |
This working group is
assigned with the
interaction of the HBA-USA
with established USA based
hellenic and american
organizations of scientific
and cultural interest.
For comments or
suggestions to the
members of the group
contact the coordinator
assigned with the
interaction of the HBA-USA
with established USA based
hellenic and american
organizations of scientific
and cultural interest.
For comments or
suggestions to the
members of the group
contact the coordinator
Summer Research Internships for students of the Greek High Schools
In cooperation with the Office of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America the HBA-USA offers the
opportunity to prominent students of the Greek Schools, that operate under the auspices of the Archdiocese, to apply for
summer research internships. The applications will be submitted to any of the labs that are directed by PIs who have
registered with the HBA-USA network.
Documents for the applicants
- Application
- Checklist
Contribution in the Organization of the 1st Greek Biotech mission in the USA
On the 12th of May the first Greek biosciences trade mission in the USA was organized in Boston, MA under the
auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the support of the General Consulate of Greece in Boston and
the Greek trade office of the General Consulate of Greece in New York. 8 biotech companies, the “Invest in Greece”
governmental agency and 3 research institutes that are members of the Praxis network from Greece presented the
opportunities that arise for the emerging Greek Medical Biotechnology sector to company executives.
The HBA-USA contributed in the organization of the event which had a significant turnout with more than 100
participants, including the president of the HBA-USA, Dr. Konstantinos Drosatos, the General Secretary, Mrs Magda
Vassiadi and the Treasurer, Dr. Dimitris Iliopoulos. In the greeting message that Dr Drosatos addressed during the
opening of the event, he highlighted the importance of such missions that aim to expand the vital space of the biotech
industry in Greece, for the advancement of this sector of the economy. Besides, he urged the organizers not to abolish
the opportunity to differ from any of the previous endeavors that were ignited by either the Greek governmental or the
private sector and indicated professionalism and consistency as the key features that can serve this aim.
The General Consul of Greece, Mr. Konstantinos Orphanides, as well as the Head of the Greek Trade Office of New
York, Dr. Nikos Bellias, expressed their satisfaction for the great success of the event and promised to continue
supporting similar events in the future.
Dr Vassilis Stamatopoulos, the representative of the Praxis Network stated: "The mission had been a challenge in
many ways. Issues like the difference in business practice and the little known Greek Biotech sector had to be
overcome. The Hellenic Bioscientific Association and the Hellenic Business Network have contributed significantly
towards bridging the gap and making the event a success. Being consistent and persistent towards our long term
objectives is now a further challenge that will build on this success and allow Greek Biotech to make a name for itself
and develop trough transatlantic collaborations. The follow up is a continuous and demanding process in order to
transform the opportunities into long term partnerships. The journey has been quite an experience."
Contribution in the generation of an electronic panamerican scientific database for Greek
scientists
The Board of Directors supports the endeavor undertaken by the Patras Science Park (PSP), along with other Hellenic
Societies from Boston (New England Hellenic Medical & Dental Society, MIT Hellenic Society, Harvard Hellenic Society,
Boston University Hellenic Society, TUFTS Hellenic Society) to coordinate the generation of an electronic database for
all Greek scientists that are currently in the USA.
In cooperation with the Office of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America the HBA-USA offers the
opportunity to prominent students of the Greek Schools, that operate under the auspices of the Archdiocese, to apply for
summer research internships. The applications will be submitted to any of the labs that are directed by PIs who have
registered with the HBA-USA network.
Documents for the applicants
- Application
- Checklist
Contribution in the Organization of the 1st Greek Biotech mission in the USA
On the 12th of May the first Greek biosciences trade mission in the USA was organized in Boston, MA under the
auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the support of the General Consulate of Greece in Boston and
the Greek trade office of the General Consulate of Greece in New York. 8 biotech companies, the “Invest in Greece”
governmental agency and 3 research institutes that are members of the Praxis network from Greece presented the
opportunities that arise for the emerging Greek Medical Biotechnology sector to company executives.
The HBA-USA contributed in the organization of the event which had a significant turnout with more than 100
participants, including the president of the HBA-USA, Dr. Konstantinos Drosatos, the General Secretary, Mrs Magda
Vassiadi and the Treasurer, Dr. Dimitris Iliopoulos. In the greeting message that Dr Drosatos addressed during the
opening of the event, he highlighted the importance of such missions that aim to expand the vital space of the biotech
industry in Greece, for the advancement of this sector of the economy. Besides, he urged the organizers not to abolish
the opportunity to differ from any of the previous endeavors that were ignited by either the Greek governmental or the
private sector and indicated professionalism and consistency as the key features that can serve this aim.
The General Consul of Greece, Mr. Konstantinos Orphanides, as well as the Head of the Greek Trade Office of New
York, Dr. Nikos Bellias, expressed their satisfaction for the great success of the event and promised to continue
supporting similar events in the future.
Dr Vassilis Stamatopoulos, the representative of the Praxis Network stated: "The mission had been a challenge in
many ways. Issues like the difference in business practice and the little known Greek Biotech sector had to be
overcome. The Hellenic Bioscientific Association and the Hellenic Business Network have contributed significantly
towards bridging the gap and making the event a success. Being consistent and persistent towards our long term
objectives is now a further challenge that will build on this success and allow Greek Biotech to make a name for itself
and develop trough transatlantic collaborations. The follow up is a continuous and demanding process in order to
transform the opportunities into long term partnerships. The journey has been quite an experience."
Contribution in the generation of an electronic panamerican scientific database for Greek
scientists
The Board of Directors supports the endeavor undertaken by the Patras Science Park (PSP), along with other Hellenic
Societies from Boston (New England Hellenic Medical & Dental Society, MIT Hellenic Society, Harvard Hellenic Society,
Boston University Hellenic Society, TUFTS Hellenic Society) to coordinate the generation of an electronic database for
all Greek scientists that are currently in the USA.
Hellenic Bioscientific Association in the USA
HBA-USA
HBA-USA
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