Background
Papapanagiotou, John was born on September 14, 1921 in Patras, Greece. Son of Constantinos and Maria (Moutoussis) Papapanagiotou.
Papapanagiotou, John was born on September 14, 1921 in Patras, Greece. Son of Constantinos and Maria (Moutoussis) Papapanagiotou.
Bachelor of Medicine, University Athens, 1947. Doctor of Medicine, 1956.
Director microbiology laboratory Seamens Chest Hospital, Melissia, Athens, Greece, 1955-1965, I.K.A. General Hospital, Penteli, Greece, 1965-1967. Professor microbiology Medical School University Thessaloniki (Greece), 1967-1989, dean Medical School, 1976-1977. Professor emeritus, 1989.
Trustee The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association General Hospital, 1975-1982, 89-93, Institute Pasteur, Athens, 1976-1983. President Central Committee Nosocomial Infections, 1985-1998. Vice president Hellenic Center for Control of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 1992-1995.
Served with Greek Army, 1948-1950. Member Medical Society Thessaloniki (president 1975-1977), Microbiol. Society Thessaloniki (president 1982-1997), Greek Society Microbiology (vice president 1966), Society Medical Studies, Society General Microbiology Great Britain, Society Applied Bacteriolgy, New York Academy of Sciences, Academy of Athens (correspondent member).
Married Clea Countouris, April 28, 1956. Children: Constantinos, Maria.