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| '''Lawrence Kalogreades''' joined the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] in 2009 after completing his M.Sc in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. He immediately assumed the duties of [[Project Coordinator]] of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline|Helpline]] of the [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]]. | | '''Lawrence Kalogreades''' joined the [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]]/[[Future Worlds Center]] in 2009 after completing his M.Sc in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology. He immediately assumed the duties of [[Project Coordinator]] of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline|Helpline]] of the [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center]]. |
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| As the lead coordinator, he led the design of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]] service, its website, trained and hired its first telephone operators, and led a vigorous public speaking program, ranging from radio and television appearances to talks and presentations at schools and national symposia, in order to achieve the Helpline's out-reach goals. As a result of the success of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]] he was invited to the "Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People: Making it happen” conference in 2009, which was organised by the European Commission and the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs under the auspices of the Swedish Presidency. Along with the local Swedish Helpline, the Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline was the only European Helpline represented at the conference and was selected on the basis of its exceptional progress. | | As the lead coordinator, he led the design of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]] service, its website, trained and hired its first telephone operators, and led a vigorous public speaking program, ranging from radio and television appearances to talks and presentations at schools and national symposia, in order to achieve the Helpline's out-reach goals. As a result of the success of the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]] he was invited to the "Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People: Making it happen” conference in 2009, which was organised by the European Commission and the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs under the auspices of the Swedish Presidency. Along with the local Swedish Helpline, the Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline was the only European Helpline represented at the conference and was selected on the basis of its exceptional progress. |
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| * <strong>Position:</strong> Research Associate – Project Manager. | | * <strong>Position:</strong> Research Associate – Project Manager. |
| * <strong>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</strong> [[Project Coordinator]] and trainer for the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]], [[Project Coordinator]] of the [[2nd International SDDP Facilitators Training_School]], Project Coordinator of the [[Video-Game Psychophysiology Laboratory]], writing of research grant applications, public speaker and representative of CNTI/FWC both locally and internationally. | | * <strong>Main Activities and Responsibilities:</strong> [[Project Coordinator]] and trainer for the [[Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline]], [[Project Coordinator]] of the [[2nd International SDDP Facilitators Training_School]], Project Coordinator of the [[Video-Game Psychophysiology Laboratory]], writing of research grant applications, public speaker and representative of CNTI/FWC both locally and internationally. |
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| | * Christakis, A., Laouris, Y., Ioannou, M., <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong>, & Loizou, A. ''Reports of the Structured Dialogic Design workshops conducted with the local authority executives of the Republic of Cyprus.'' Nicosia, Cyprus: Future Worlds Center, In press. |
| | * <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong> & Aristodemou, E. ''Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline Training Manual.'' Nicosia, Cyprus: Future Worlds Center, 2009. |
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| * '''25 February ’10, Ano Lehonia Magnisias, Greece.''' Anadrasi Center for Psychosomatic Health, ''NeXus-10 Biofeedback platform'' | | * '''25 February ’10, Ano Lehonia Magnisias, Greece.''' Anadrasi Center for Psychosomatic Health, ''NeXus-10 Biofeedback platform'' |
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| * <strong>BA Magna Cum Laude in Psychology</strong>, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA, December '06. | | * <strong>BA Magna Cum Laude in Psychology</strong>, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA, December '06. |
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| * Boudewijns, Z.S.R.M., Groen M.R., Lodder, B., McMaster, M.T.B., <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong>, Narayanan, R. T., Meredith, R.M., Mansvelder, H.D. & de Kock C.P.J. Layer specific spiking properties and the occurrence of active dendritic calcium events in the prelimbic prefrontal cortex of the rat in vivo. ''Manuscript in preparation.''
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| * <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong> & Corr, P. J. Quality of life and level of functioning in cancer patients: The roles of behavioral inhibition and approach systems. ''Personality and Individual Differences, 2011, 50,'' 1191-1195.
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| * Christakis, A., Laouris, Y., Ioannou, M., <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong>, & Loizou, A. ''Reports of the Structured Dialogic Design workshops conducted with the local authority executives of the Republic of Cyprus.'' Nicosia, Cyprus: Future Worlds Center, In press.
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| * <strong>Kalogreades, L.</strong> & Aristodemou, E. ''Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline Training Manual.'' Nicosia, Cyprus: Future Worlds Center, 2009.
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| * <strong>Master Thesis:</strong> A comparison of protein function during exocytosis in mammalian adrenal chromaffin cells and neuronal autapses. Advisor Dr. Niels Cornelisse, 02/2012-07/2012.
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| * <strong>Graduate Student Researcher</strong>, Department of Functional Genomics, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research. Advisor Dr. Niels Cornelisse, 02/2012-07/2012. <strong>Project:</strong> The kinetics of exocytosis induced by hyperosmotic solutions at the hippocampal synapse.
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| * <strong>Graduate Student Researcher</strong>, Department of Integrative Neurophysiology, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research. Advisor Dr. Christiaan de Kock, 02/2011-08/2011. <strong>Project:</strong> Single-unit activity in the rat medial prefrontal cortex in vivo.
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| * <strong>Research Coordinator,</strong> Video-Game Psychophysiology Laboratory, Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus, 03/2009-07/2010. <strong>Project:</strong> The effects of violent gaming on human psychophysiological and electrophysiological measures of stress and aggression.
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| * <strong>Graduate Student Researcher,</strong> Department of Psychology, Swansea University. Advisor Dr. Philip Corr, 02/2008-08/2008.<strong>Project:</strong> Quality of life and level of functioning in cancer patients: The roles of behavioral inhibition and approach systems.
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| * <strong>Undergraduate Student Researcher,</strong> Department of Psychology, San Diego State University. Advisor Dr. Paul Gilbert, 01/2006-12/2006. <strong>Project:</strong> Age-related effects of encoding condition on source memory for odors.
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| * <strong>Lead Coordinator/Trainer,</strong> Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline, Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus, 03/2009-07/2010.
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| * <strong>Graduate Therapeutic Care Worker,</strong> The Walled Garden, Reading, UK, 08-12/2008.
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| * <strong>Assistant Psychologist/Intern,</strong> Anosi Drug Rehabilitation Center, Limassol Hospital Psychiatric Ward, Nicosia Hospital Psychiatric Ward, Center for Individual and Family Psychotherapy, Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, Cyprus, 01/2007-08/2007.
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| * <strong>Assistant Psychologist/Intern,</strong> The Corner Clubhouse, Community Research Foundation, San Diego, USA, 09/2006-12/2006.
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| * <strong>Assistant Psychologist,</strong> Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends, Limassol, Cyprus, 06/2006-08/2006.
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| ==Selected skills and training==
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| * In vitro hyperosmotic-shock protocols.
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| * Patch-clamp electrophysiology.
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| * Single unit juxtasomal in vivo neurophysiology.
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| * Surgical preparation of rodents for in vivo experiments.
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| * Immunohistochemistry.
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| * Reconstruction, 3D mapping, and morphometry of neurons using Neurolucida.
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| * NeXus-10 Biofeedback platform.
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| * Residential care for adults with learning disabilities.
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| * Administration of neuropsychiatric tests.
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| * Structured Dialogic Design Process facilitator.
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| * Computer platforms: Mac, Windows.
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| * Rudimentary proficiency in MATLAB.
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| * Proficient in crafting presentations and reports using MS Office and OpenOffice.
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| ==Selected Courses==
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| Neuronal Networks in Vivo, Synaptic and Cellular Neurophysiology, Clinical Neuroscience, Neurogenomics, Behavioral Genetics, Functional Brain Imaging, Principles of Neuroscience, Quantitative Methods in Neuroscience, Ethics in Life Sciences, Neuropsychology, Developmental Disorders, Adult Affective Disorders, Psychosis, Adult Somatoform Disorders, Eating Disorders, History and Practice of Psychopathology, Coping with Physical Illness, Psychotherapy, Personality and Sexual Disorders, Scientific Writing in English.
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| * SDSU University Honors Program graduate & Dean's List, Fall ‘03, Spring ‘04, Fall ’04, Spring ’05, Fall ’05.
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| * Golden Key International Honor Society.
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| * Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
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| * Phi Beta Delta Honor Society.
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| * Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
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| * Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.
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| * Psi Chi Honor Society.
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| ==Personal Skills and Competences==
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| * '''Bilingual:''' Fluent in both Greek and English
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| ==Other==
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| * Amateur musician and music producer.
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