1. GEORGIOS TSERPES (PhD Immunology)
10 Milne Place, Headington OX3 9DG Oxford
United Kingdom (UK)
07503914661
georgiostserpes@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2015 (March- May): Online Course in Introduction to Biomedical Imaging (University of
Queensland, Australia, Course Code: BIOIMG101x) (course conducted in collaboration with
edX, www.edx.org)
2015 (February-March): Online Course in Essential Human Biology-Cells and Tissues (University
of Adelaide, Course Code: HumBio101X) (course conducted in collaboration with edX,
www.edx.org)
2015 (February-May): Level 2 Certificate in Infection Control and Prevention (online course)
Course providers: Vision 2 Learn (www.vision2learn.com) & Acacia
Training and Development
2014 (September-December): Online Course in Epidemics (University of Hong Kong
Medical School, Course Code: HKU01x) (course conducted in collaboration with edX,
www.edx.org)
2014 (September- December): Online Course in Fundamentals of Neuroscience (Harvard
University, Course Code: MCB80.2X) (course conducted in collaboration with edX,
www.edx.org)
2014 (August)-2015 (January): Level 2 Certificate in Health and Nutrition (online
Course)
Course providers: Vision 2 Learn (www.vision2learn.com)
& Queen Mary’s College
2014 (April-August): Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration (online
Course)
Course providers: Vision 2 Learn (www.vision2learn.com) and
Brooklands College
2001-2010: MPhil/PhD in Immunology
University of Essex
• Doctoral research focused on the biochemistry and regulation of T cell function in the
development of novel molecular/immunological therapies against oncologicaldisorders.
2000-2001: Master of Science (M.Sc.) In Biotechnology
University of Essex
Grade: PASS WITH MERIT
1999-2000: Master of Science (M.Sc.) In Immunology
University of Birmingham
Grade: PASS
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2. 1996-1999: Bachelor of Science (BSc Honours) In Biochemistry
University of Essex
Grade: 2.2
1995-1996: GCE/A-LevelPreparation
Cambridge Examinations Subjects: And Oxford Universities Delegacy of
• A-Level Biology
• A-Level Physics
• A-Level Chemistry
• O-Level English
1994 (June): Exams for Entrance in Medical School in Greece
Subjects:
• Biology (Grade: 19.8 out of 20)
• Chemistry (Grade: 19.8 out of 20)
• Physics (Grade: 19.5 out of 20)
• Greek Literature (Grade: 12.2 out of 20)
1991-1994: National Apoletirion from 7th
Lyceum of Athens
Grade: 17.8 out of 20
1988-1991: Graduation Certificate from 37th High Schoolof Athens
Grade: 17.5 out of 20
TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS
30 July 2014: Qualified as Trainee First Aider by St John Ambulance. Awarded Training Certificate
(Delegate no: 4871056, Certificate no: 1400214336).
Awarding organisation: St John Ambulance (Oxford City Division)
26 October 2014: Qualified as Operational First Aider by St John Ambulance. Awarded Training Certificate
(Delegate no: 4871056, Certificate no: 1400349974).
Awarding organisation: St John Ambulance (Oxford City Division)
20 August 2014: Awarded Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration by NCFE (www.ncfe.org.uk)
Via Brooklands College, Weybridge, Surrey (Certificate Number: 3119481)
08 December 2014: Awarded completion certificate for HKU01x online course in Epidemics by University
of Hong Kong Medical School (Certificate Number: 13446cca053d4100a3bc26c9ba114ad6)
10 March 2015: Awarded Level 2 Certificate in Health and Nutrition by NCFE (www.ncfe.org.uk) via
Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke, Hampshire (Certificate Number: 3287330)
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3. PUBLICATIONS
Title Date of publication
Molecular Cancer Therapy- An Integrative Approach Pending
1) Sent four (4) review papers for publication in high calibre journals. Awaiting reviews and to
final approval for publication.
2) At the final stage of completing a textbook specializing in the field of
Immunocytochemistry and Molecular Oncology.
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly meticulous and conscientious worker, with significant experience on the posts undertaken up to
date. Important communication skills developed due to the nature of the working environments.
Trained to work under a continual status of pressure, and also becoming able to produce significant
amounts of work in a limited time period.
A good team member and always willing to help other people become effective members of the team.
KEY SKILLS
• Experienced in utilising specialised laboratory equipment.
• Strictly adhering to maintenance and Health & Safety Regulations.
• IT proficient as well as the usage of statistical analysis packages.
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Excellent research skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Managing student groups KPI’s
LANGUAGES
1993-1997: French Institute of Athens. Studies for Diplomes Superieur 1, 2 & 3
1995: Superieur 1 (Grade: TRES BIEN)
1996: Superieur 2 (Grade: TRES BIEN)
1997: Superieur 3 (Grade: ASSEZ BIEN)
1989-1993: French Institute of Athens Exams for First Certificate in French
Listening (Grade: ASSEZ BIEN) Grammar (Grade: TRES
BIEN) Oral (Grade: ASSEZ BIEN)
1990 (December): University of Cambridge Exams for First Certificate in English (FCE Exams)
Grade: C
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4. WORKING EXPERIENCE
August 2014 (ongoing): British Heart Foundation (BHF) (Oxford Division). Commencement of
work as Volunteer.
• Participating in the organisation, promotion and running of fundraising events by BHF in the
Oxford area.
August 2014 (ongoing): Cancer Research UK (Oxford Division). Commencement of voluntary
work as Event Volunteer.
• Help the local Oxford Team of CRUK to organise fundraising events, and also assist in event
advertisement and promotion
October 2013 (on going):
St John Ambulance Charity (Central Oxford Unit)
Commencement of voluntary work as Trainee First Aider
January 2012-June 2013:
Department of Neurosciences, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital NMO
Administrator/Data Analyst
• In charge of maintaining and regularly updating the NMO patient database
• Organising agenda for weekly NMO group meetings.
• Organizing patient folders, surveys and questionnaires for NMO patient clinics
• Responsible for organising the follow up of new AQP4 positive patients, by contacting the
corresponding referring clinicians, and ask them to send back any updates with
regard to patient relapses, changes in diagnosis, administration of
new treatments etc.
• In charge of sending receiving and filing NMO Service questionnaires from new NMO
positive patients, and analysing information for statistical purposes.
• In charge of maintaining a log with names of patients who are to receive blood kits for further
blood sample collection. Blood samples to be then analysed by our group’s research team for
detection of AQP4, ClyR and MOG antibodies.
• Responsible f o r contacting the referring h o s p i t a l s /medical centres, for
retrieving contact details of referring clinicians, whenever they are missing on the sample forms.
• Responsible for keeping records of antibody titres and CBA assay scores so that clinical
staff has access to them prior to patient clinics and our weekly MDT meetings.
October 2001-June 2005:
Department of Biological Sciences (Univ. of Essex) Lab graduate
demonstrator
• Supervising 15- 20 Undergraduate students doing lab experiments.
• Responsible for data analysis- updating group’s research protocols.
• Organising students’ tutorials.
• Markingassignments
• Drafting student Rotas
• Pre -experimental preparation i.e. Chemical solution, checking laboratory
equipment.
• Chemical solutions: phosphate- buffered saline solutions.
• Calibrating microscopes, spectrophotometers, flowcytometers
• Supervising dissection of experimental animals i.e. mice and rats.
• Supervising organic chemistry
• Studentsassessments
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5. 1996-1999 (10
th June-20th July):
Anorthosis (NGO) Voluntary
Advisor
The organisation provided support and advice to HIV/AIDS patients and drug users
• Providing tailored physiological support and advise to patients needs
1996-1999
Haematology Department Labs in Athens General Hospital Laboratory
Assistant
• Blood sample analysis
• Record keeping
PERSONAL INTERESTS – SKILLS
2006 (March): Passed all required modules for the Award of European Computer
Driving License (Certificate awarded by British Computing Society - ECDL). Certificate awarded on
May 2006 (CertificateNumber: UK0000918161)
1982-1993: Exams for piano solist degree in Jazz and Classic Music
Classic Music (Grade: 9.5 out of 10) Jazz Music(Grade: 9.0 out of 10)
Other interests:
• Scuba Diving
• Martial Arts (especially Kung Fu and Aikido)
• Volleyball-Basketball
• Painting
• Travelling
• Fast Cars
• Listening to music (especially to classic, Greek, and Latin)
• Reading
REFERENCES
References are available on request. As a first line of contact refer to Professor Nelson Fernandez (MPhil/PhD
supervisor), and Mrs Annalisa Rye (NMO Coordinator and Line Manager, Department of Neurosciences,
John Radcliffe Hospital).
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