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The Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) was founded in 1983.
It is the premier multidisciplinary research institution in Greece with well-organized facilities, highly qualified personnel and a reputation as a top-level research institution worldwide.
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The European Astronomical Society awards the Lodewijk Woltjer Lecture to Prof.Vassilis Charmandaris, President of FORTH
The Lodewijk Woltjer Lecture honours astronomers of outstanding scientific distinction and who contributed greatly to the promotion of astronomy in Europe.
The 2026 Lodewijk Woltjer Lecture is awarded to Prof. Vassilis Charmandaris (University of Crete & Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas, Greece) for his significant contributions to observational extragalactic astrophysics and his leadership in space infrared astronomy. The award presented to Vasilis Charmandaris, is named after the renowned Dutch astronomer Professor Lodewijk Woltjer, founder of the EAS and its first president
Professor Nektarios Tavernarakis is honoured with the FEBS Datta Medal at the 50th FEBS Congress that will take place in Maastricht, The Netherlands
The FEBS Datta Medal is a prestigious award, bestowed annually by the Federation of European Biochemical Societies to a distinguished senior scientist for outstanding achievements in the fields of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or related sciences. It is one of the top three awards given by FEBS at the annual FEBS Congress, and includes a silver medal and funding for accommodation and travel to the Congress.
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NIRFUS: FORTH contributes to the development of Next-Generation Catheters Offering Real-Time Views of Coronary Arteries
The Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser of FORTH participates as a partner in the NIRFUS project. The project aims to develop a next-generation catheter, that combines intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging, providing clinicians with real-time insights into both the structural and biological activity of coronary arteries. This innovative technology is expected to significantly enhance the diagnosis and guidance of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for approximately three million patients annually worldwide.
FORTH accepts proposals for the Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching in memory of Β. Xanthopoulos-St. Pnevmatikos 2026
FORTH announces the 36th call for the Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching in memory of Basilis Xanthopoulos and Stefanos Pnevmatikos.For 2026, proposals that fall under the thematic cycle of Life Sciences are accepted.The closing date is Tuesday 30 June 2026.The award can be given to faculty members of Greek universities, specialist scientists and other teaching staff, members of research centers with university teaching work, as well as those who previously had any of the above qualities (e.g., emeritus professors). The award, however, is only given to living people.
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Seminar: Research-Supported Services in the Industrial Sector
Seminar-Steps Forward: More Inclusive FORTH-ICS
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FORTH's responses to COVID-19 pandemic
The Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) and its Institutes have been made available to the State and Public Health Authorities, in order to contribute to the common effort to address the pandemic of COVID-19, with their top-level infrastructure and expertise.
