Prof. Constantine Stratakis

Professor Constantine A. Stratakis is an internationally recognized geneticist, endocrinologist, and innovation leader with a distinguished career in precision medicine, translational research, and executive leadership. A graduate of the University of Athens Medical School with advanced training in pediatrics, endocrinology, and medical genetics in Paris and Washington D.C., he also holds two honorary doctorates for his contributions to medical science. He spent nearly two decades at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, where he directed the Genetics and Endocrinology Program and later served as Scientific Director of NICHD, overseeing a $200M annual budget and training more than 200 fellows worldwide. Since returning to Greece, he has led Human Genetics and Precision Medicine at IMBB-FORTH, served as Chief Scientific Officer of ELPEN Pharmaceuticals, and founded the Hellenic Network for Precision Medicine in Molecular Oncology. With more than 800 publications and the discovery of several genetic syndromes, including Carney-Stratakis syndrome, he continues to advise global institutions and co-found ventures in longevity and personalized healthcare. “Our genes tell a story. Precision medicine helps us rewrite it for a longer, healthier life.”