In a move with particular symbolism and emphasis on excellence and innovation, the Stefanos Kasselakis proposes 39 -year -old doctor, researcher and university teacher Konstantinos Kalafatakis for the position of Secretary of the Republic Movement. A man who brings to the forefront of a new generation of political executives with solid scientific training, international experience and a clear reform orientation.
Kalafatakis is an alternate coordinator of the Democracy Movement Research, Innovation and Technology Sector and represents a new model of public presence: it combines neuroscientific research with political practice, maintaining an active role in the academic and clinical community.
Graduate of the German School of Athens and the School of Medicine of the NCSR, specializing in human brain imaging techniques at the University of Edinburgh and a doctoral dissertation in neuroendocrinology at the University of Bristol, Kalafatakis has more than 15 years of research experience in post -treatment neuroscience. His work includes numerous scientific publications and lectures at international conferences, while maintaining a close relationship with the University Community as a Visiting Professor and Associate of Research Laboratories.
His clinical course includes seats In large hospitals, such as the University Hospital of Heraklion and 417 NIMTS, and today it serves at the Neurology Clinic of Pamakaristos Hospital. At the same time, it monitors developments in biotechnology and bioinformatics, promoting the connection of science and entrepreneurship.
His proposal by Stefanos Kasselakis for the post of secretary is not accidental. It reflects a choice of quality policy, with the aim of creating a modern political body that gives space to the new generation of scientists and intellectuals. Kalafatakis is a member of many European biomedical associations, the Athens Medical Association and a recognized Fellow of the United Kingdom Academy of Higher Education.
The Democracy Movement, in this proposal, sends a message that subsequent political leadership must have not only the ability to manage but also a deep knowledge of science, society and international reality. Kalafatakis seems to gathers All those features that can mark a new era in Greek political life.