In Conversation with Professor Peter Karayiannis
with Professor Peter Karayiannis
About this episode
Peter Karayiannis is a Professor of Microbiology/Molecular Virology at the University of Nicosia Medical School. Professor Karayiannis holds a BSc Degree in Microbiology obtained at Liverpool University and a PhD in Medical Microbiology (Chlamydiology) from the same University. He has worked at St Mary's Hospital in London for 24 years and was a Reader at Imperial College London, where he directed the Infection and Immunity module of the MBBS programme until his repatriation. In addition, he has served as President of the Hellenic Medical Society UK for two years. Professor Karayiannis has co-authored more than 230 original articles in international peer-reviewed journals and several book chapters. Professor Karayiannis was appointed, and still serves, as a member of the scientific advisory board for COVID-19 in Cyprus. Join us on 21st of March at 17:00 (GMT) for an interesting and in-depth discussion on Professor Karayiannis’ life, career and work in the field of microbiology, and his recent involvement in the scientific advisory board for COVID-19 in Cyprus.