Global Greek Influence- Giota Pimenidou

Journey Through Genocide: Unveiling Denial, Fascination, and Recognition (Postponed) and preview of Advancements in Predictive Medicine in Endocrinology

Global Greek Influence- Giota Pimenidou

Show Notes

Unexpected developments have led to a change in our scheduled episode. Instead, I am thrilled to announce that I share my viewpoint on the main challenges faced in the international recognition of the Pontic Greek genocide, its profound importance to Hellenism throughout history, and the impactful consequences of denial.

Stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled date of the "Journey Through Genocide: Unveiling Denial, Fascination, and Recognition" episode with Professor Stefan Ihrig!

You can catch up with past episodes of the Global Greek Influence podcast dedicated to the Pontic Greeks and the genocide of this ancient Greek population of Asia Minor in the list below:

Strengthening history- the European Pontic Greek Youth

Agility on Eradication - A Special Episode on Agile Leadership and Averting Eradication

The Internationalisation of the Pontic Greeks' Genocide

Medicine, Culture, and History: From Pontus to the World

19 May 2020 - Remembrance Day of the Pontic (Greek) Genocide

Additionally, you can enjoy a preview of next week's episode, "Predictive Medicine in Endocrinology: Genetic Signatures to Cracking the Genetic Code of Hormonal Health", with Dr. Constantine Stratakis.

Join us as we discuss the latest advancements in genetic markers, emerging technologies, and diagnostic tools that can help predict disease progression and identify individuals at higher risk.

Dr. Stratakis has previously spoken on the Global Greek Influence podcast in episodes titled "Advancing Future Precision Medicine" and "Precision Medicine and Circular Healthcare".

Stay tuned for updates on the rescheduling of this episode, and in the meantime, enjoy our exploration of advancements in predictive medicine in endocrinology next week. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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