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SUMMARY:Oncology 360ο – Intergrating Exercise into a Comprehensive Oncology Care Model
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWith the support of: \n\nInter-Institutional Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health”\, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science\, School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy\, Democritus University of Thrace\, in collaboration with the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” – Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications\nHellenic Cancer Federation – ELLOK \nAssociation of Cancer Patients and Friends “Dynamis Psychis” (“Strength of Soul”) \nCancer Patients and Friends Association of Evros Prefecture – “Synexizo” (“I Continue”) \nCancer Patients and Friends Association of Xanthi Prefecture – “Paramenontas Zoiroi” (“Remaining Full of Life”)\n\n  \nRound Table \nOncology 360ο – Intergrating Exercise into a Comprehensive Oncology Care Model  \n  \nDate: Friday 15th May 2026 \nTime: 12.00 – 14.00 \nVenue: Amphitheater  “Georgios Papadriellis” \n  \nRoundtable Director: \nHelen Douda\, Professor\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace\,  \nDirector of the Inter-institutional Postgraduate Program ‘’Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health \nEmail: edouda@phyed.duth.gr \nChairmen:  \nSavvas Tokmakidis\, Emeritus Professor\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace \nstokmaki@phyed.duth.gr \nMichail Koukourakis\, Professor of Radiation Oncology\, Department of Medicine\, Democritus University of Thrace \nmkoukour@med.duth.gr \n  \nSpeakers:  \nGeorgios Kapetanakis\, President of the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) and patient representative for Cancer in Greece  \nThe Greek National Cancer Mission Hub \nChristos Zois\, Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology\, Department of Medicine\, Democritus University of Thrace \nMuscle Contraction\, Metabolism and the Tumor Microenvironment: Biological Mechanisms with Translational Implications \n(VIRTUAL) \nIlkka Heinonen\, Docent\, Department of Clinical Medicine\, Academy Research Fellow\, Turku PET Centre\, Finland \nPET/MRI Imaging during Exercise in Cancer Patients \nApostolos Spassis\, Clinical Exercise Physiologist\, Specialized Teaching Staff\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace \nExercise Oncology: Exercise as the Fourth Pillar of Cancer Treatment \nAbstract:  \nExercise is now recognized as a fundamental pillar of modern oncology care\, with robust scientific evidence supporting its contribution to improving quality of life and managing symptoms associated both with the disease itself and with anticancer treatments\, including chemotherapy\, radiotherapy\, and surgery. Systematic and individualized exercise significantly contributes to reducing cancer-related fatigue\, preserving muscle mass and functional capacity\, and enhancing psychological well-being. Its effective implementation in clinical practice requires interdisciplinary collaboration and structured planning\, involving oncologists\, radiation oncologists\, and exercise specialists. At the same time\, the active engagement of cancer patient advocacy and support organizations plays a crucial role in raising awareness\, empowering patients\, and facilitating access to structured exercise programs. The “Oncology 360°” approach proposes a comprehensive\, patient-centered model of care in which exercise is systematically integrated into the treatment plan\, constituting an essential component of holistic oncology management. \n  \nDiscussion: Comments\, insights\, and proposals from members \nCommenting on Current Developments and Amplifying the Voice of Patients \nParticipating Associations and Members: \n-Cancer Patients and Friends Association of Rodopi Prefecture – “Dynamis Psychis” (Strength of Soul) \n-Cancer Patients and Friends Association of Evros Prefecture – “Synexizo” (I Continue) \n-Cancer Patients and Friends Association of Xanthi Prefecture – “Paramenontas Zoiroi” (Remaining Full of Life) \n  \n 
URL:https://clinextech.phyed.duth.gr/event/oncology-360%ce%bf-intergrating-exercise-into-a-comprehensive-oncology-care-model/
LOCATION:Κεντρικό Αμφιθέατρο ‘’Γεώργιος Παπαδριέλλης’’ Σχολής Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής & Αθλητισμού\, Τ.Ε.Φ.Α.Α. – Δ.Π.Θ.\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη  Κομοτηνη\, Τ.Ε.Φ.Α.Α. – Δ.Π.Θ.\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη\, κομοτηνη\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Postgraduate Events
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SUMMARY:1st Cardiac Rehabilitation Seminar
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n16th Thematic Seminar of the Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \nDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science and Occupational Therapy of Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the National Center for Science Research “DEMOKRITOS” – The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) \nDepartment of Cardiology\, Medical School\, University of Crete \nAssociation for the Support and Rehabilitation of Heart Disease and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease of Rodopi \n  \n1st Cardiac Rehabilitation Seminar \nof the Laboratory of Clinical Exercise Physiology\, D.P.E.S.S\, \nin cooperation with the Department of Cardiology\, Medical School\, University of Crete \n  \nWorkshop Coordinator: \nKonstantinos Volaklis\, Associate Professor\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus  University of Thrace\, Lecturer\, Ergoline Academy\, Germany \n  \nWorkshop Directors: \nSavvas Tokmakidis\, Emeritus Professor of Exercise Physiology\,. D.P.E.S.S. –  Democritus University of Thrace \nMaria Marketou\, Associate Professor of Cardiology\, Medical School\, University of Crete \n  \n  \n  \nDescription: The purpose of the seminar is to present the structure and the contents of a cardiac rehabilitation program as it is applies based on current scientific guidelines. Issues such as cardiovascular risk stratification\, the pharmacological treatment and the assessment of the lipid profile (with an emphasis on reducing LDL-C) will be mentioned. Additionally\, there will be a demonstration of cardiopulmonary exercise testing with interpretation of the main results and exercise prescription guidance. The dietary recommendations and the nutritional monitoring procedure of cardiac patients will be also presented. In the practical part\, continuous and interval exercise protocols will be applied using the ers.2 ECG monitoring software which is developed for the assessment of ischemia and arrhythmias of cardiac patients. \n  \nTheory \n09:00 – 09:30 \nDefinition and contents of cardiac rehabilitation \nKonstantinos Volaklis\, Associate Professor\, Exercise in Cardiometabolic Disease\, D.P.E.S.S. – Democritus University of Thrace \n  \n09:30 – 10:00 \nMedication used in cardiac rehabilitation und interactions with exercise \nMaria Marketou\, Associate Professor of Cardiology\, Medical School\, University of Crete \n  \n10:00 – 10:30 \nDietary guidance and support of cardiac patients \nEleni Pavlidou\, Ph.D\, Clinical Dietitian\, Post-doc Researcher\, Aegean University \n  \nPractical Section \n10:30 – 11:30 \nCardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise prescription \nMaria Marketou\, Associate Professor of Cardiology\, Medical School\, University of Crete \nIlias Smilios\, Professor of Exercise Physiology\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace \n  \n11:30 – 12:30 \nECG-monitoring during continuous moderate and high intensity interval exercise \nKonstantinos Volaklis\, Associate Professor\, Exercise in Cardiometabolic Disease\, D.P.E.S.S. – Democritus University of Thrace \nApostolos Spassis\, Clinical Exercise Physiologist\, Specialized Teaching Staff\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace \n  \n12:30 – 13:00 \nSummary and Discussion \n  \nSpeakers’ Cvs \nKonstantinos Volaklis is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace\, with expertise in exercise for patients with cardiometabolic diseases. He has significant research and teaching experience in the field of cardiac rehabilitation\, having worked in cardiac rehabilitation centers abroad. \nMaria Marketou is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at the Medical School of the University of Crete and serves as President of the Hypertension Working Group of the Hellenic Society of Cardiology. She is also the Director of the only English-taught postgraduate program in Greece specializing in cardiac rehabilitation. \nIlias Smilios is a Professor of Exercise Physiology at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace\, with significant research and teaching activity in the field of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and the training of high-performance athletes. \nApostolos Spasis is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and a member of the Laboratory Teaching Staff at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace. He has extensive experience in prescribing and implementing exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases and has conducted postdoctoral research in exercise interventions for cardiac patients. \nEleni Pavlidou is a Clinical Dietitian–Nutritionist with a PhD from the University of the Aegean and postdoctoral research in the field of metabolism. Her scientific work focuses on the nutritional management of chronic diseases and metabolic disorders. \n 
URL:https://clinextech.phyed.duth.gr/event/1st-cardiac-rehabilitation-seminar/
LOCATION:ΤΕΦΑΑ Κομοτηνής\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη\, Κομοτηνή\, Ροδόπη\, 69100\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Postgraduate Events
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SUMMARY:Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery\, Nutrition and Exercise
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \nInter-Institutional Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \nof the Department of Physical Education and Sport of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the National Center for Science Research “DEMOKRITOS” – The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) \n  \nRound Table \nBariatric-Metabolic Surgery\, Nutrition and Exercise \n  \nDate: Saturday 16th  May 2026 \nTime: 17.15 – 19.15 \nVenue: Small Amphitheater \n  \nChair: \nHelen Douda\, Professor\, D.P.E.S.S.\, Democritus University of Thrace\nDirector of the Inter-institutional Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \nedouda@phyed.duth.gr \nKonstantinos Volaklis\, Associate Professor\, D.P.E.S.S\, Democritus University of Thrace \nkvolakli@phyed.duth.gr \n  \n  \nSpeakers: \nIlias Sdralis\, General Surgeon\, Director of Bariatric & Metabolic Disorders Surgery Department of Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki  \nBariatric-Metabolic Surgery in Morbid Obesity \n  \nMarilena Giannakopoulou\, Clinical Dietician\, Bariatric & Metabolic Disorders Surgery Department of Interbalkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki  \nNutritional support of the bariatric patient \n  \nMarianna Tsatali\, Clinical Psychologist specializing in Bariatric Care\, Scientific Collaborator of the Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic\, Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki \nHolistic psychological approach and support before and after bariatric surgery \n  \nAlexios Batrakoulis\, PhD\, CSCS\, ACSM-EP\, FACSM\, Assistant Professor of Applied and Clinical Exercise Physiology\, School of Sciences\, Department of Life Sciences\, European University Cyprus\, Nicosia\, Cyprus \nThe role of exercise in bariatric-metabolic surgery \n  \nThaleia Bellali\, Professor\, Department of Nursing\, International Hellenic University /  Adjunct  Professor\, Department of Health Sciences\, School of Sciences\, European University Cyprus \nFrom Compliance to Adherence: The Interdisciplinary Management of Obesity through the Biopsychosocial Model of Health \n  \nAbstract: \nIn the present roundtable\, the modern scientific developments in the field of bariatric surgery will be discussed\, which constitutes the treatment of choice for patients with morbid obesity. Based on recent scientific data\, maintaining a good postoperative outcome requires interdisciplinary follow-up of the patient after surgery in order to sustain weight loss and reduce the risk of lean body mass loss. The dietary guidelines provided to patients\, as well as the exercise instructions and protocols applied both pre- and post-operatively\, will be presented and discussed. Particular emphasis is also placed on the distinction between compliance and adherence to therapeutic recommendations\, as adherence does not involve the passive acceptance of instructions but rather the active participation of the individual with obesity in decision-making\, the co-creation of achievable goals\, and the joint agreement on an intervention plan that reflects their needs\, capacities\, and priorities. From this perspective\, the therapeutic alliance is substantially strengthened\, creating more favorable conditions for the long-term maintenance of lifestyle changes. In this light\, it is argued that an interdisciplinary\, rather than merely multidisciplinary team\, constitutes the most appropriate and effective approach for the management of morbid obesity. \n  \n 
URL:https://clinextech.phyed.duth.gr/event/bariatric-metabolic-surgery-nutrition-and-exercise/
LOCATION:Μικρό Αμφιθέατρο ΤΕΦΑΑ Πανεπιστημιουπολη κομοτηνη\, Κομοτηνη
CATEGORIES:Postgraduate Events
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SUMMARY:Psychological support and design of exercise programs before and after bariatric surgery in morbid obesity
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n17th Thematic Seminar of the Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \nDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science of the School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy of Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the National Center for Science Research “DEMOKRITOS” – The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) \n  \nPsychological support and design of exercise programs before and after bariatric surgery in morbid obesity \n  \nWorkshop Director:  \n  \nHelen Douda\, Professor D.P.E.S.S. – D.U.Th.  \nDirector of the Postgraduate Program “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \n  \nCoordinator: \nStyliani Karakiriou\,  Specialized Teaching Staff D.P.E.S.S. – D.U.Th.  \n  \nDescription \nBariatric and metabolic surgery is one of the most effective interventions for the treatment of morbid obesity and its associated metabolic disorders. However\, its long-term success largely depends on the adoption of a comprehensive therapeutic approach that includes psychological support for individuals with obesity\, as well as the implementation of sustainable lifestyle changes. Within this framework\, physical exercise plays a pivotal role in both preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery. This seminar will present strategies for psychological support\, along with key principles for designing safe and effective exercise programs before and after bariatric surgery for the management of morbid obesity. \n  \n  \n  \nSpeakers: \nMarianna Tsatali\, Clinical Psychologist specializing in Bariatric Care\, Scientific Collaborator of the Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic\, Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki \nPsychological support before and after bariatric surgery \n  \nVasileios Xyrafopoulos\, MSc\, Physical Education Teacher\, Exercise and Health Specialist\, Scientific Collaborator of the Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic\, Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki \nDesign of safe exercise programs before and after bariatric surgery \n  \nPractical Application: \nEleni Kati\, Scientific Collaborator of the Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic\, Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki \nIoannis Papadopoulos\, Scientific Collaborator of the Morbid Obesity & Metabolic Diseases Surgery Clinic\, Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki \n  \nSpeakers CV’s \nMarianna Tsatali graduated from the Department of Psychology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and went on to complete her Master’s degree in Medical Psychology and the Management of Chronic Pain at the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. In 2018\, she was awarded her PhD in Psychology from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom. She is a psychotherapist specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally\, she has participated in the postgraduate program in Nutritional Psychology and is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity\, certified by the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD)\, in collaboration with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED)\, UK. Currently\, she collaborates with the Psychologist at the Department of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders at the Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki. In addition\, she is a research fellow at the Network Ageing Research of Heidelberg University and at Ain Shams University Hospital in Cairo. She has published more than 50 articles in international scientific journals and has presented over 70 papers at international and European conferences. \n  \nVasileios Xyrafopoulos is an Exercise Specialist and Scientific Associate at the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Clinic of the Inter-Balkan Medical Center of Thessaloniki. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sport Science from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health\, a joint program of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy of Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the National Center for Science Research “DEMOKRITOS” – The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT). His professional expertise focuses on the design\, implementation\, and evaluation of individualized exercise programs for individuals with metabolic\, musculoskeletal\, and other chronic conditions. He has extensive experience in weight management through targeted physical activity and has collaborated with private fitness centers\, sports clubs\, and academic institutions in Greece and abroad. He has presented scientific work and delivered lectures at conferences in the fields of physical education\, clinical exercise\, and fitness across Europe\, contributing to the dissemination of evidence-based knowledge in exercise and health sciences. His scientific and clinical interests are centered on the personalized adaptation of exercise for prevention\, rehabilitation\, and quality-of-life enhancement. Notably\, his clinical expertise includes supporting patients before and after bariatric surgery through individualized physical activity programs aimed at improving functional capacity\, metabolic outcomes\, and long-term health. \n 
URL:https://clinextech.phyed.duth.gr/event/psychological-support-and-design-of-exercise-programs-before-and-after-bariatric-surgery-in-morbid-obesity/
LOCATION:ΤΕΦΑΑ Κομοτηνής\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη\, Κομοτηνή\, Ροδόπη\, 69100\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Postgraduate Events
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence in Health and Sports Science: Machine Learning\, Computer Vision\, and Explainable Decision-Making Systems
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \nInter-Institutional Postgraduate Program: “Clinical Exercise and Applications of Technology in Health” \nof the Department of Physical Education and Sport of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the National Center for Science Research “DEMOKRITOS” – The Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT) \n  \nRound Table \nArtificial Intelligence in Health and Sports Science: Machine Learning\, Computer Vision\, and Explainable Decision-Making Systems \n  \nDate: Sunday 17th May 2026 \nTime: 12.00 – 13.30 \nVenue: Amphitheater ‘’Georgios Papadriellis’’ \n  \nAbstract: \nThis Round Table explores contemporary applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health and sports science through three equal and interrelated thematic axes\, highlighting the transition toward intelligent\, proactive\, and explainable decision-support systems. \nThe first axis addresses the fundamental principles of machine learning\, with emphasis on supervised learning and model interpretability as essential factors for trust\, transparency\, and adoption in clinical and applied environments. \nThe second axis focuses on deep learning and computer vision for analyzing human motion and behavior\, including human and object detection\, pose estimation for fall prediction\, human activity recognition\, and facial analysis for emotion and fatigue assessment through landmark-based methods. \nThe third axis examines the transformation of sports science through AI\, where the integration of computer vision\, wearable technologies\, and generative AI enables proactive performance monitoring\, injury prevention\, and enhanced coaching workflows. \nOverall\, the panel highlights a unified human–machine collaboration framework in which Artificial Intelligence supports rather than replaces scientific and professional decision-making. \n  \nChair: \nNikolaos Vernadakis\, Professor\, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science\, Democritus University of Thrace \nMaria Giannousi\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science\, Democritus University of Thrace \n  \nSpeakers: \nGeorge Panayiotou\, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology\, School of Sciences\, Department of Life Sciences\, European University Cyprus\, Nicosia\, Cyprus \nThe Transformation of Sports Science through Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning\, Computer Vision\, and Generative AI in Proactive Decision-Making \nAbstract: Sports science is rapidly evolving through Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, marking a critical shift from reactive “sense and respond” models to proactive “predict and act” strategies. The integration of wearable sensors and emerging Computer Vision technologies for markerless motion capture enables continuous performance monitoring and injury prevention with unprecedented accuracy. Concurrently\, the advent of Generative AI optimizes the visualization of complex physiological data\, while Large Language Models (LLMs) automate coaching workflows. The successful application of these technologies requires addressing challenges such as ensuring data integrity and adopting Explainable AI (XAI) to foster trust. The ultimate objective remains the enhancement of Human-AI teaming\, where technology augments rather than replaces the practitioner’s critical judgment. \n  \nIoannis Kansizoglou\, Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy\, School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy\, Democritus University of Thrace \nChristos Kokkotis\, Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy\, School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy\, Democritus University of Thrace \n  \nSpeakers CV’s  \nGeorge Panagiotou is an academic at the rank of Associate Professor and serves as Coordinator of the Exercise\, Health and Human Performance Laboratory as well as the Master’s Programme in Applied Sport Science at the Department of Life Sciences\, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences\, European University Cyprus. He specializes in the assessment and analysis of athletic performance in football and in high-performance sport more broadly. Over the past 20 years\, he has collaborated with numerous football clubs in Cyprus and abroad. He has served as Exercise Physiologist and Director of Medical and Scientific Staff at AEL Limassol (2008–2014) and at AC Omonia Nicosia (2018–2019). \nIoannis Kansizoglou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy\, School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy\, Democritus University of Thrace. He received his Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2017 and his Ph.D. in deep representation learning and affective computing from the Laboratory of Robotics and Automation\, DUTH\, in 2021. He has previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same laboratory\, contributing to projects funded by the European Commission and the Greek Government. His research interests include assistive technologies\, affective computing\, human–computer interaction\, and robotics. \nChristos Kokkotis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Therapy\, School of Physical Education\, Sport Science and Occupational Therapy\, Democritus University of Thrace. He holds a PhD in Machine Learning applications in Quality of Life from the University of Thessaly. His research focuses on motion analysis\, time-series data\, and the development of machine learning and deep learning models in healthcare and rehabilitation. He has worked on applications including knee osteoarthritis prediction\, stroke recovery\, and ACL rehabilitation monitoring. He has also contributed to research projects at CERTH within the OActive and SafeACL programs. Dr. Kokkotis is actively involved in Horizon-funded projects and his work aims to bridge AI and clinical practice through interpretable and data-driven solutions.
URL:https://clinextech.phyed.duth.gr/event/artificial-intelligence-in-health-and-sports-science-machine-learning-computer-vision-and-explainable-decision-making-systems/
LOCATION:Κεντρικό Αμφιθέατρο ‘’Γεώργιος Παπαδριέλλης’’ Σχολής Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής & Αθλητισμού\, Τ.Ε.Φ.Α.Α. – Δ.Π.Θ.\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη  Κομοτηνη\, Τ.Ε.Φ.Α.Α. – Δ.Π.Θ.\, Πανεπιστημιούπολη\, κομοτηνη\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Postgraduate Events
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