He received his PhD at the Medical School of the University of Crete, Greece. He was trained in the molecular biology, biotechnology, tissue culture and protein expression in the molecular genetics section of the Whitaker cardiovascular institution at the Boston university medical center USA. His research includes in the molecular physiology fields with emphasis on cell signaling concerning different neurodegenerative disorders and inflammation, and he also focuses on translation research pertaining to bone and cartilage regenation.