Assist. Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Anagnostis | Endocrinology | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Anagnostis | Endocrinology | Clinical Research Fellow at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Assist. Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Anagnostis is a distinguished endocrinologist and clinical researcher with an extensive background in internal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, diabetes, thyroid disorders, lipidology, and osteoporosis. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focusing on the prevalence and management of osteoporosis in hemophilic patients. Dr. Anagnostis has held several prestigious clinical and research positions, including post-doctoral research fellowships at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London, and the West London Menopause and Premenstrual Syndrome Centre. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, contributing to clinical practice, postgraduate teaching, and research leadership. His research interests encompass endocrine disorders, metabolic diseases, menopause, and cardiovascular risk, with an emphasis on evidence-based clinical interventions and systematic reviews. Dr. Anagnostis demonstrates strong research skills in clinical study design, meta-analysis, patient-centered trials, and data interpretation, leading to numerous publications in high-impact international journals indexed in Scopus and other academic databases. He actively participates in international collaborations and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health as well as a member of the Centre of Orthopedic and Regenerative Medicine Research (CORE). Over the course of his career, he has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Jens Sandahl Christansen Award, Henry Burger Award, and numerous national and international best study recognitions. These accolades highlight his contributions to advancing endocrinology and improving patient care. Dr. Anagnostis is committed to mentoring emerging clinicians and researchers, integrating innovative research with clinical practice, and fostering interdisciplinary approaches in metabolic and reproductive health. His ongoing dedication to research excellence, clinical expertise, and academic leadership underscores his outstanding potential for continued global impact in endocrinology and related medical fields.

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Featured Publications 

1. Anagnostis, P., Gkekas, N., Achilla, C., Pananastasiou, G., Taouxidou, P., Mitsiou, M., Kenanidis, E., Potoupnis, M., Tsiridis, E., & Goulis, D. G. (2021). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is Associated with Increased Risk of Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Calcified Tissue International & Musculoskeletal Research. 45 citations.

2. Anagnostis, P., Pliakos, I., Panidis, S., Chorti, A., Stelmach, V., Michalopoulos, A., & Papavramidis, T. S. (2021). Should total thyroidectomies be performed by high-volume endocrine surgeons? A cost-effectiveness analysis. Clinical Endocrinology Journal. 12 citations.

3. Anagnostis, P., Paparodis, R. D., Bosdou, J. K., Bothou, C., Macut, D., Goulis, D. G., & Livadas, S. (2021). Risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with obesity: A meta-analysis of observational studies. European Endocrinology Journal. 18 citations.

4. Anagnostis, P., Gkekas, N., Artzouchaltzi, A. M., Kosmidou, N., Siolos, P., & Potoupnis, M. (2019). Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology. 35 citations.

5. Anagnostis, P., Selalmatzidou, D., Polyzos, S. A., Panagiotou, A., Slavakis, A., Panagiotidou, A., Athyros, V. G., Karagiannis, A., & Mikhailidis, D. P. (2011). Comparative effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on glucose metabolism and adipokine levels in non-diabetic patients with dyslipidaemia: A prospective randomized study. Clinical Endocrinology. 27 citations.

6. Anagnostis, P., Athyros, V. G., Kargiotis, K., Pagourelias, E. D., & Theocharidou, E. (2010). Safety and impact on cardiovascular events of long-term statin treatment in patients with coronary heart disease and abnormal liver tests: A post hoc analysis of the GREACE Study. Hellenic Journal of Cardiology. 22 citations.

7. Anagnostis, P., D. Selalmatzidou, Efstathiadou, Z. A., Katergari, S., Poulasouchidou, M., Slavakis, A., & Kita, M. (2012). The effect of L-thyroxine substitution on lipid profile, glucose homeostasis, and coagulation in patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism. Hellenic Journal of Endocrinology. 19 citations.