Assoc. Prof. Dr. Athina Tsili | Medicine | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Athina Tsili | Medicine | Associate Professor at University of Ioannina | Greece
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Athina Tsili is a distinguished medical academic and radiologist currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Radiology at the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ioannina, Greece. She obtained her medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, and completed her training in Radiology at the University Hospital of Ioannina. Dr. Tsili further pursued her Ph.D. at the same institution, focusing on advanced radiologic imaging and diagnostic methodologies. Her professional experience spans over two decades, including service as a Consultant Radiologist and later as a lecturer and professor, reflecting her dedication to medical education and clinical excellence. Dr. Athina Tsili’s primary research interests lie in Genitourinary and Scrotal Imaging, with a focus on the use of MRI and ultrasound in diagnosing and staging testicular and urogenital pathologies. Her research has significantly contributed to international guidelines and radiologic protocols, especially through her active involvement with the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), where she currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer. Her expertise extends to clinical imaging standardization, multidisciplinary collaboration in radiologic evaluation, and the integration of imaging data into precision medicine. With an impressive record of 96 Scopus-indexed publications, an H-index of 26, and over 1800 citations, Dr. Tsili has established herself as a leading voice in European radiologic research. Her accolades include recognition from leading academic and clinical societies for her contributions to diagnostic imaging and radiologic education. Known for her precision, leadership, and collaborative research initiatives, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Athina Tsili continues to mentor young radiologists and contribute to international imaging standards, advancing the future of diagnostic radiology through innovation, evidence-based practice, and academic excellence.
Featured Publications
Tsili, A. C., Richenberg, J., Belfield, J., Ramchandani, P., Rocher, L., Freeman, S., … (2015). Testicular microlithiasis imaging and follow-up: guidelines of the ESUR scrotal imaging subcommittee. European Radiology, 25(2), 323–330. Cited by 168.
Tsili, A. C., Tsampoulas, C., Giannakopoulos, X., Stefanou, D., Alamanos, Y., … (2007). MRI in the histologic characterization of testicular neoplasms. American Journal of Roentgenology, 189(6), W331–W337. Cited by 127.
Tsili, A. C., Argyropoulou, M. I., Giannakis, D., Sofikitis, N., Tsampoulas, K. (2010). MRI in the characterization and local staging of testicular neoplasms. American Journal of Roentgenology, 194(3), 682–689. Cited by 113.
Freeman, S., Bertolotto, M., Richenberg, J., Belfield, J., Dogra, V., Huang, D. Y., … Tsili, A. C. (2020). Ultrasound evaluation of varicoceles: guidelines and recommendations of the ESUR Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group. European Radiology, 30(1), 11–25. Cited by 106.
Rocher, L., Ramchandani, P., Belfield, J., Bertolotto, M., Derchi, L. E., Correas, J. M., … Tsili, A. C. (2016). Incidentally detected non-palpable testicular tumours in adults at scrotal ultrasound: radiologic review and recommendations. European Radiology, 26(7), 2268–2278. Cited by 99.
Tsili, A. C., Bertolotto, M., Turgut, A. T., Dogra, V., Freeman, S., Rocher, L., … (2018). MRI of the scrotum: Recommendations of the ESUR Scrotal and Penile Imaging Working Group. European Radiology, 28(1), 31–43. Cited by 98.
Tsili, A. C., Efremidis, S. C., Kalef-Ezra, J., Giannakis, D., Alamanos, Y., Sofikitis, N., … (2007). Multi-detector row CT urography on a 16-row CT scanner in the evaluation of urothelial tumors. European Radiology, 17(4), 1046–1054. Cited by 86.