Emmanouil (Manolis) Galanakis, MD PhD(Phil), Professor of Paediatrics, University of Crete; Head, Dept of Paediatrics, Heraklion University Hospital; MSc Programme in Vaccines and ID Prevention
Graduated from the Schools of Medicine, University of Athens and of Philosophy, University of Ioannina, and studied Theology at the University of Athens. Doctoral Degree in Medicine (Social Paediatrics) and in Philosophy (Ethics). Fellow and Visiting Faculty in Institutions abroad.
Has focused on the promotion of child health in vulnerable populations, taught Paediatrics, Infectious Diseases and Medical Ethics, mentored junior colleagues, organised educational activities, authored books, articles and guidelines, and performed research on infectious diseases, host’s response, climate change, medical futility and on communicable diseases ethics. Has served in organisations, committees including National Committees on Specialties, multicentre and European projects, and Societies including the Boards of the Hellenic and of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases.