Dr. Eleni Tsianaka | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Eleni Tsianaka, Kuwait Hospital, Kuwait
Dr. Eleni Tsianaka is a dedicated neurosurgeon from Greece, currently practicing in Kuwait. She earned her medical degree from Thrace University in Bulgaria in 2004 and completed her residency in Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Larissa, Greece. Dr. Tsianaka has a board certification in Greece and medical licenses as a specialist neurosurgeon from both the Irish and Cyprus Medical Councils. In 2017, she completed a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Spine Neurosurgery at the “N.N. Burdenko” National Medical Research Center in Moscow, under the mentorship of Prof. Nikolay Konovalov. Dr. Tsianaka was the first Greek female neurosurgeon to hold an international administrative position, serving on the EANS IM Committee from 2018 to 2022, and is actively involved in various scientific initiatives, including her role as an ambassador for the European Association for Cancer Research. In 2023, she obtained her Ph.D. in Neurosurgery, focusing on intra-cranial pressure and anatomical changes during cranioplasty. She is also pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management at the Rushford Business School in Switzerland, supported by a Presidential Scholarship. Dr. Tsianaka is passionate about leadership, teamwork, and overcoming challenges, particularly as a woman in a predominantly male field, and aims to continue advancing her professional and personal development.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Dr. Eleni Tsianaka
Dr. Eleni Tsianaka, a distinguished neurosurgeon from Greece currently practicing in Kuwait, exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional researcher and leader in her field. Her academic journey began with a medical degree from Thrace University in Bulgaria, followed by rigorous residency training in Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Larissa in Greece. Dr. Tsianaka’s commitment to professional development is evident in her completion of a Clinical and Research Fellowship in Spine Neurosurgery at the prestigious “N.N. Burdenko” National Medical Research Center in Moscow.
Education:
- Medical Degree (MD)
- Institution: Thrace University, Bulgaria
- Year: 2004
- Residency Training in Neurosurgery
- Institution: University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Greece
- Clinical and Research Fellowship in Spine Neurosurgery
- Institution: “N.N. Burdenko” National Medical Research Center of Neurosurgery, Moscow, Russia
- Year: Completed in 2017
- Ph.D. in Neurosurgery
- Focus: Intra-cranial pressure study and its behavior during cranioplasty
- Institution: Medical School of the University of Thessaly, Greece
- Year: 2023
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Healthcare Management
- Institution: Rushford Business School, James Lind Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
- Focus: Risks and crisis management in healthcare organizations
- Status: Currently enrolled with a Presidential Scholarship
Work Experience:
- Neurosurgeon
- Location: International Hospital, Salmiya, Kuwait
- Years: Since 2018
- EANS IM Committee Member
- Role: International administrative position
- Years: 2018 – 2022
- Research and Scientific Activities
- Involved in various projects leading to publications, book chapters, congress presentations, and lectures.
- Actively engaged as an ambassador for the European Association for Cancer Research.
Publication top Notes:
Anterior cervical spine surgery-associated complications in a retrospective case-control study
Cited:159
Cited:44
Cited:34
Clipping versus coiling in anterior circulation ruptured intracranial aneurysms: a meta-analysis
Cited:33
Cited:24