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NEW BIOINFORMATICS MANUSCRIPT: From Viral Infections to Alzheimer’s Disease: Unveiling the Mechanistic Links Through Systems Bioinformatics
Viruses Might Influence the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease!! Scientists have long been curious about the connection between viral infections and the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a debilitating condition characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. Here, we used a systems bioinformatics approach to explore the potential roles of various viruses, including Herpes Simplex Virus […]
Dr. Zanos presents our latest findings on novel mechanisms underlying ketamine’s antidepressant action
The Director of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, Dr. Zanos, presented our latest data concerning the potential role of NMDA receptor activation underlying ketamine’s antidepressant mechanism of action. This invited talk was a part of the Hellenic Society for Neuroscience (HSfN) conference. Dr. Zanos’s talk centered on revealing the crucial role of NMDA receptor activation in facilitating […]
NEW PUBLICATION: Unraveling the transcriptomic signatures of Parkinson’s Disease and Major Depression using single-cell and bulk data
Curious to know what Parkinson’s disease and Major depression have in common? So are we! Explore our latest publication, where we analyze single-cell and bulk data to unravel their transcriptomic signatures. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1273855/abstract Transnational Neuropharmacology Lab
Dr. Zanos Delivers Invited Lecture to the General Public: “Understanding the Effects of Drugs of Abuse on the Brain and Discovering Innovative Pharmacotherapies”
We are excited to announce that Dr. Zanos was invited to deliver a special lecture to the general public, shedding light on the profound impact of drugs of abuse on the brain and presenting innovative pharmacotherapies. In this engaging and informative presentation, Dr. Zanos shared his expertise on the subject, providing valuable insights into the […]
Current Research Projects
Efficacy of ketamine and its hydroxynorketamine metabolites in substance use disorders Our laboratory is actively investigating the efficacy of ketamine and (2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine on preventing maladaptive behavioral responses and relapse to opioid-seeking behaviors during protracted abstinence. We use rodent models for studying addictive-like behaviors and in parallel we do establish novel and translationally-valid models to understand […]
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Selected Publications
2025 Altas, B., Georgiou, P., Zanos, P., Onisiforou, A. (2025). VirTarget: Virus-Informed Pharmacogenomics Framework Identifies Immunotherapies That Mitigate Epstein–Barr Virus–Driven Dysregulation in Multiple Sclerosis, bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.03.686445. Onisiforou, A. (2025). VirTrack: A Framework for Inferring Viral Influence on Disease–Associated Transcriptomes — Clinical Type–Specific Epstein–Barr Virus Pathogenesis in Multiple Sclerosis, bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.10.05.680499. Georgiou, A., Zanos, […]
Director of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab
Dr. Panos Zanos, BSc, Ph.D. Dr. Zanos is a researcher in the field of brain diseases, dedicated to uncovering innovative therapies for major depressive disorders and related brain disease, which present a pressing global health challenge. His groundbreaking research holds the promise of transforming the treatment landscape and making a profound impact on the lives […]
Current Team Members
Presently, the Zanos lab is comprised of: 1 Senior Researcher 1 Research Associate / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow 5 postdoctoral researchers (including 3 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellows) 4 Ph.D. students 4 Research Assistants We invite you to explore the profiles of each of our dedicated members below! Dr. Anna Onisiforou, BA, BSc, MSc, MSc, Ph.D. Senior […]
Vacancies
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