ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Peletidi is a pharmacist, graduated from Kingston University London (taught collaboratively with St George’s University of London), and has established an internationally recognized career in pharmacy practice and pharmacy-led services that bridges research, teaching, and person-centered innovation.

She currently serves as Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice at the University of Nicosia, where she is also the MPharm Course Coordinator and the Coordinator of the Distance Learning MSc in Applied Clinical Practice in the Community Sector. In addition, she is an Adjunct Faculty member at the School of Pharmacy, Kingston University London, UK  and at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,Greece, while she has also served as Visiting Faculty at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, UK. She is accredited to conduct medication reviews by the University of Reading.

Aliki was the first researcher in Greece to design, deliver, and evaluate a pharmacy-led service, and she has built a reputation as both an educator and a thought leader, guiding the next generation of pharmacists while advancing the role of the profession internationally. She completed her PhD in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy-Led Services at Kingston University London, where her research examined the evolving role of pharmacists in primary care—a topic central to our mission of making pharmacist-led interventions key to adherence and optimization.

Her influence extends well beyond the classroom. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with research spanning pharmacist integration into primary care, adherence behaviors, and health systems reform. She also serves as the associate editor in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice and a scientific reviewer for international journals, further amplifying her voice as a global authority.

Throughout her career, she has guided community pharmacists in Greece and Cyprus through her role as Academic Director for Lifelong Learning and Pharmacy Services at the Federation of Cooperative Pharmacists of Greece. She has also represented Cyprus and Greece in case studies at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), where in 2022 she was recognized as an FIP Champion at the World FIP Congress in Seville, further strengthening her global influence in advancing the profession.

Michael is an internationally recognized expert in pharmacy (including pharmaceutical technology), pharmacoepidemiology, and medication adherence. His work spans community pharmacies, hospitals, industry and academia, with a clear focus on empowering pharmacists to lead interventions that improve patient outcomes.

From developing evidence-based strategies for adherence in epilepsy care to designing inclusive healthcare interventions, Michael brings a unique ability to translate research into practical, patient-centered solutions.

Throughout his career, he has guided community pharmacists in Greece and Cyprus, advised various pharmaceutical organizations, and contributed to the education of the next generation of pharmacy professionals. His research expertise in pharmacoepidemiology, medication optimization, and disease management will help me elevate pharmacy profession and unlock new pathways to measurable healthcare impact.

Michael’s vision and leadership will certainly shape the mission to make adherence, optimization, and pharmacist role  central to the future of patient care.

Previously Chief Business officer and executive board member of CILcare, was also the director of strategy and alliances and global business development manager. 20 Years of expertise in the biotech field in Europe, the USA and middle east. Dr. Awad is an executive board member of Medicen Paris Region, Paris Saclay Cancer Cluster Connect and ESCP Business School Alumni Association and the American University Clubs in France. He obtained his PhD in Genetics from the USA, his master in biotechnology from the Netherlands, and his undergraduate from Egypt. Postdoc in Genomics in France and Assistant Professor at Cairo University and executive MBA from ESCP business school: studied 12 countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Lebanon and the USA. 

An ORISE Post-Doctoral Fellow from the Office of Generic Drugs, US Food and Drug Administration, Abhinav has experience in regulatory work, research and data science related to assisting review efforts within the Agency. He has contributed to many research and regulatory outcomes focused on the bioequivalence of orally inhaled and nasal drug products, as well as mission-critical Generative AI efforts and internal Machine Learning research. He also has various AI/ML certifications and projects under his belt. His passion and competency in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics has paved the way for new R&D projects and ideas that are data-driven and scientifically grounded.

Education:

Ph.D., Integrative Life Sciences/Pharmaceutics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy (2021)

M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University (2016)

B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia (2014)