Dr. Maria Anastasiadou
Address:
Animal Research Institute,
General Directory of Agricultural Research,
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation-DEMETER,
Paralimni Giannitsa 58100, Greece.
Research Interests:
- Reproductive Immunology
- Physiology of Reproduction of Farm Animals
- Animal Biotechnology and Genetics
- Molecular Mechanisms in the Reproductive System
- Innate Immunity and Endocrine Disruptors
- Fertility and Reproduction Disorders
- Embryology
Biography:
Dr. Maria Anastasiadou is a Researcher specializing in Reproductive Immunology and Animal Biotechnology. Her work focuses on the Physiology of Reproduction in Farm Animals, investigating the molecular mechanisms that regulate fertility and gestation. A key area of her research involves studying the innate immune system's role, including the expression of Toll-like receptors and defensins, in the reproductive system during infectious diseases (e.g., Salmonella) and in response to endocrine disruptors. Her goal is to apply molecular and genetic insights to improve animal fertility and manage reproductive disorders in livestock.
Education Details
- Ph.D. (Physiology of Reproduction of Farm Animals), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2013)
- M.Sc. (Physiology of Nutrition of Farm Animals), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2008)
- B.Sc. (Animal Science), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2006)
Professional Background
- Researcher (Current), Animal Research Institute, General Directory of Agricultural Research, HAO-DEMETER, Greece (since 2017).
- Research Associate, Technological Educational Institute, Department of Animal Production, Greece (since 2016).
- Post-doctoral Researcher, Veterinary Research Institute, HAO-DEMETER, Greece (2014–2015).
- Participant in several European (COST, ARIMNET) and National Research Projects.
Achievements
- Recipient of a Doctoral Thesis fellowship for research in the Physiology of Reproduction of Farm Animals.
- Active participant and management committee member in international European Research Projects focusing on animal science.
Current Research Projects
Dr. Anastasiadou's research focuses on the intersection of genetics, immunology, and reproduction in domestic animals:
- Investigating the genetic polymorphisms and biomarkers associated with fertility and reproductive disorders in livestock (e.g., poultry, cows).
- Molecular analysis of the effects of mycotoxins and endocrine disruptors on the reproductive function of farm animals.
- Studying cytokine activation and innate immune responses during infectious diseases of the reproductive tract.
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Publications:
Dr. Anastasiadou maintains a strong publication record in the field of animal reproduction and immunology.
- Gkiorsos, V., Michailidis, G., Anastasiadou, M., & Giannenas, I. (2022). Effects of fumonisin and Salmonella infection in the expression of Toll-like receptors in chicken ovary. Article (Published Nov 2022).
- Mohamed-Brahmi, A., Tsiokos, D., Said, S. B., Doutre, M., Anastasiadou, M., & Symeon, G. (2022). Challenges and Opportunities of the Mediterranean Indigenous Bovine Populations: Analysis of the Different Production Systems in Algeria, Greece, and Tunisia. Sustainability, 14(6), 3356. DOI: 10.3390/su14063356.
- Anastasiadou, M., & Michailidis, G. (2016). Cytokine activation during embryonic development and in hen ovary and vagina during reproductive age and Salmonella infection. Research in Veterinary Science, 109, 86–93.
- Anastasiadou, M., & Michailidis, G. (2016). Transcriptional changes of cytokines in rooster testis and epididymis during sexual maturation stages and Salmonella infection. Animal Reproduction Science, 171, 41–48.
- Michailidis, G., Anastasiadou, M., Guibert, E., & Froment, P. (2014). Activation of innate immune system in response to lipopolysaccharide in chicken Sertoli cells. Reproduction, 148(3), 259-270.
Last Updated on October 03, 2025