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Ioanna Markaki

Stockholm
Ioanna  Markaki

Summary

As a senior consultant and associate professor in neurology wanting to transition into a medical advisor role, my career goal is to apply my professional experience, as well as my strong communication and team-building skills to patient-centered medical affairs. I am currently employed at the Academic Specialist Center in Stockholm where I am member of a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team committed to provide excellent care to patients with neurodegenerative parkinsonism and deliver high-quality clinical research. I collaborate with experts in the field of neurodegenerative diseases nationally and internationally, as an active member of the Swedish Parkinson Society (SwePark) and the Movement Disorders Society (MDS), as well as with experts in diabetes and dementia.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Region Stockholm

Neurology Consultant
04.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Movement Disorders Specialist in academic, outpatient clinic.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with neurodegenerative parkinsonism.
  • Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
  • Educated patients on preventative measures, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Designed and participated in several clinical trials.
  • Organized community outreach events.
  • Utilized telemedicine services for remote consultations, expanding access to healthcare for rural patients.
  • Supervised physicians and students

Karolinska Institutet

University Teacher
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Applied Team-Based-Learning pedagogy in task-force group working on the reformation of undergraduate program of Medicine at Karolinska Institutet that transforms from 5.5- to 6-year education and qualifies for "license to treat" upon completion of studies.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.

In my bedside-teaching role as part of the clinical duties:

  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.

Region Stockholm

Researcher
11.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Parkinson's disease.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Utilized statistical packages to analyze and visualize data.
  • Presented research findings at national and international conferences.
  • Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
  • Secured funding for critical research projects through persuasive grant writing and effective networking.
  • Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.
  • Proposed innovative methods for capturing and analyzing customer data.
  • Published high-impact articles in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the reputation of the organization.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Karolinska University Hospital

Neurology Consultant
04.2014 - 10.2017

Job overview

Neurologist with weekly shifting schedule in inpatient, outpatient and emergency care .

Karolinska University Hospital

Resident in Neurology
02.2008 - 03.2014

DIS - Abroad

Faculty Teacher
08.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Organized and held an elective course on Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Education

Karolinska Institutet
, Stockholm

Associate Professor in Neurology
05.2023

Karolinska Institutet
, Stoockholm

Ph.D. from Neurology - Cerebrovascular Diseases
09.2013

University of Crete
, Greece

M.D. from Medicine
06.2007

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Strong communication skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Research and analysis
  • Academic Publication
  • Community Outreach
  • Communication of research results in diverse contexts
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Data collection, organization and analysis
  • Research grants and Proposal Preparation
  • Mentoring

Languages

Greek
Native language
Swedish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

University Teacher

Karolinska Institutet
05.2023 - Current

Neurology Consultant

Region Stockholm
04.2019 - Current

Researcher

Region Stockholm
11.2017 - Current

Faculty Teacher

DIS - Abroad
08.2017 - 06.2019

Neurology Consultant

Karolinska University Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2017

Resident in Neurology

Karolinska University Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2014

Karolinska Institutet

Associate Professor in Neurology

Karolinska Institutet

Ph.D. from Neurology - Cerebrovascular Diseases

University of Crete

M.D. from Medicine

Software

Stata

MS Office

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