Weill Cornell Medicine shared on LinkedIn:
“Join us in congratulating Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou who became the first woman to receive an honorary professorship in medicine from the University of Ioannina in Greece, her alma mater.
‘Being the first woman to receive this distinction by the University of Ioannina made it especially meaningful,’ said Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou ‘I hope it serves as an inspiration for young women pursuing careers in medicine and science, including my own daughter who joined me at the award ceremony.’
The academic gowns worn during the ceremony were hand-embroidered with designs inspired by antiquity. The University of Ioannina campus in Epirus, Greece is near the renowned ancient oracle and theatre of Dodona. The oracle is considered the oldest Hellenic oracle mentioned in literature, famously referenced in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
‘Receiving this honor was deeply moving,’ Dr. Andreopoulou said. ‘It gave me an opportunity to reflect on my journey-from medical school in Greece to building an academic career in the United States. The recognition acknowledged not only my scientific work, but also my commitment to lifelong learning, mentorship, research, and patient care.’ “
