Background
Antoniadou was born in Greece in 1988.
Antoniadou was born in Greece in 1988.
Her initial college education was at the University of Thessaly in Greece from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Biomedical Informatics in 2009. Thereafter, she studied at the University of Illinois and was awarded another master"s degree in bioengineering and tissue engineering.
Right from her school days when she was interested in astronomy and aerospace clubs she hoped to pursue science studies. She continued her studies at University College London, earning a master"s degree in nanotechnology and regenerative medicine. Concurrently with her doctoral studies in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, she worked as a researcher to study the effects of changes in atmospheric pressure on the nervous systems of astronauts at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mars Exploration Laboratory
While pursuing her studies, Antoniadou also experimented on neural generation testing biomaterials which could be adopted as artificial nerves.
Forbes, awarding Antoniadou third place in the "30 Under 30" list of the leading young people in the field of healthcare, observed:
The Daily Telegraph United Kingdom included Antoniadou as one of the "Trailblazers who paved the way to success for generations of women", the Provocateur Magazine included her in the list "5 Outstanding Greeks for 2014", the Marie Claire Magazine featured her in the piece "8 Women that Change the World", Wow Now Magazine portrayed her in the article "15 Most Inspirational Women", Red Magazine selected her as a finalist for the Smart Woman award, MedTech Boston included her in the list "Top 10 Heathcare Trendsetters of 2016" and the Daily Toast featured her in the piece "6 Superwomen in Real Life".
In the course of her young career Antoniadou has received several awards, including: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - European Space Agency Award for 2012. The 50 Future Award". In September selected for the 2013 Woman of the Year at the annual British FDM Every-woman in Technology, the 2015 Young Business Woman of the Year in the United Kingdom, British Broadcasting Corporation 100 Most Powerful Women, "11 Great Greeks of the Past, Present and Future" by the EPP party of the European Parliament, Libertine 100, Greek America Fortyunder40. In 2014 she became the United States of America Laureate for Cartier for her research in bioengineering. Eleni was included in the List of 21st-century women scientists that was sponsored by The New York Academy of Sciences and the Young Global Leaders 2016 by the World Economic Forum.