Dr Lia Papadavid

Education & International Training

  • MD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • PhD, University of Athens – with distinction in immunodermatology
  • Dermatology & Venereology Residency, A. Syngros Hospital, Athens
  • International Training:
    • Imperial College London (Hammersmith Hospital, 1992–1996) – Specialist training in Dermatology & Venereology
    • Rockefeller University, New York (1997) – Research fellowship in psoriasis and cutaneous immunology
    • Oxford & London Lister Hospital, UK – Two-year subspecialty training in Laser Dermatology and Skin Surgery with Neil Walker

Academic & Clinical Positions

  • Professor of Dermatology & Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Director, National Centre of Excellence for Rare Skin Diseases / Cutaneous Lymphoma (ERN Skin – EuroBloodNet), Attikon University Hospital
  • Head, Department of Dermatology, Attikon University Hospital (2017–2020)
  • Founder & Director, Papadavid Dermatology Clinic, Neo Psychiko, Athens

International Leadership

  • Chair, Cutaneous Lymphoma Group, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC)
  • Board Member, International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas (ISCL)
  • Active member of EADV and frequent invited speaker / chair at major international congresses (EADV, ISCL, EORTC, WCD)

Research & Publications

  • Author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals(Journal of Investigative Dermatology, JEADV,Blood, JCO,Annals of Onclogy, British Journal of Dermatology)
  • Contributor to international clinical guidelines for psoriasis and cutaneous lymphomas
  • Principal investigator in European and international clinical trials on biologics, immunotherapies, and rare skin diseases
  • Editorial board member and reviewer for major dermatology journals

Clinical Expertise

  • Cutaneous Lymphomas (MF, SS, CTCL) – internationally recognized leader
  • Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis – advanced biologics and multidisciplinary care
  • Rare Skin Diseases – expertise through ERN networks
  • Dermatologic Oncology & Skin Surgery – cancer prevention, dermoscopy, dermatologic surgery
  • Laser Dermatology & Aesthetic Dermatology – advanced laser treatments, injectables, regenerative anti-aging protocols

Recognition & Awards

  • Chair, EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Group – leading European clinical and translational research
  • Board Member, ISCL – international leadership in lymphoma care
  • Director, ERN Skin/EuroBloodNet Centre of Excellence – EU-level recognition
  • Recipient of European and national research grants
  • Featured expert in Reuters Health and national Greek media

Public Engagement

  • Keynote speaker and chair at EADV, ISCL, EORTC, and WCD congresses
  • Active in patient advocacy (Psoriasis Hellas, lymphoma associations)
  • Dedicated to raising public awareness on skin cancer prevention, psoriasis, and rare skin diseases
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