Education:
1994 M.D., School of Medicine, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
2002 Post-Doctoral Thesis: “Comparison clinical trial of two antimicrobial regimens for COPD exacerbations in the elderly and resistance surveillance of Haemophilous influenzae strains”, Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Postgraduate Training/Experience:
1995-1996 Public Service Medical Officer, National Health System, Zoniana, Crete,Greece.
Postgraduate mandatory service in a rural underserved area.
1996-1998 Research Fellow, Laikon University Hospital, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
1998-2001 Resident in Pediatrics, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital,
Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Medical Student Instructor, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece.
2000-2001 6-month Clinical Fellowship on Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, New York University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
2001-2003 Resident in Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA.
I qualified for and followed the Special Alternative Pathway for specialty/subspecialty training as designated by the American Boards of Pediatrics.
2003-2006 Fellow in Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Program Director: Sarah S. Long, MD
2006-2007 Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Program Director: Sarah S. Long, MD
Employment History:
2008-present Attending Physician, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Diseases, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Medical Epidemiologist, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Regional Pediatric Tuberculosis Consultant, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Academic Appointments:
2003-2007 Instructor, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
2008-present Assistant Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Licensure and Certification:
1998 Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, (ECFMG), Certificate #0-591-734-9.
2006 Diplomate, American Boards of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics (expiration 12/31/2013).
2007 Pennsylvania Medical License, MD431146.
2007 Diplomate, American Boards of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases (expiration 12/31/2014).
Academic Honors and Awards:
1994 High Honors in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine and Surgery; School of Medicine, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
2005 Travel Grant; Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); 43rd Annual Meeting of the IDSA, San Francisco, CA.
2006 Travel Grant, Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); 44th Annual Meeting of the IDSA, Toronto, Canada.
Special Citation for High Quality Abstract; 44th Annual Meeting of the IDSA, Toronto, Canada.
Outstanding Fellows’ Abstract Commendation, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS); PIDS Poster Reception, 44th Annual Meeting of the IDSA, Toronto, Canada.
2007 Travel Award, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research (ESPR), 19th Annual Meeting of the ESPR, Philadelphia, PA.
Travel Award, Society for Pediatric Research, (SPR), Pediatric Academic Societies’ 2007 Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.
Outstanding Abstract Award, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, public health poster session, Philadelphia, PA
Administrative Service – Committees:
2003-2004 Medical Education Committee; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey.
2005-2007 Infection Control Committee; St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2006-2007 Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Medical Advisory Committee on Pandemic Influenza Planning, Altered Standards of Care Working Group; Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2008- present Patient Safety Committee, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Research Experience:
1996-1998 Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Laikon University Hospital, National University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Main research topic: Comparison clinical trial of two antimicrobial regimens for COPD exacerbations in the elderly and resistance surveillance of Haemophilous influenzae strains.
Participation in other research projects:
a. Resistance surveillance of Streptococcus pneumoniae strains.
b. Multi-center trial comparing two antimicrobial regimens in bacterial prostatitis.
c. Resistance surveillance in the Greek community.
2004 Microbiology and Immunology Department, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Research topic: Activation of murine dendritic cells’ toll-like receptors; impact on dendritic cell phenotype and T-cell activation.
2005 Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Research topic: Pertussis infection control practices in healthcare facilities, financial and other impact.
2005 School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Research topics:
a. Social marketing for special populations.
b. Disaster readiness planning for healthcare facilities.
c. Pandemic influenza statewide preparedness.
2006-2007 Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Research topics:
a. Invasive pneumococcal disease and serotype replacement.
b. Comparison of infant and non-infant pertussis epidemiologic trends.
c. Rotavirus vaccine effectiveness.
d. Implementation and timeliness of immunizations in inner-city children.
2008- present Varicella Active Surveillance Project, Division of Disease Control, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Principal Investigator for an epidemiologic study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Incremental Effectiveness of the 2-Dose Varicella Vaccination Regimen among School-Aged Children
Community Service:
1990-1996 Member, Center for the Support of the Anti-Drug Fight, Athens, Greece.
1990-1994 Vice President, Hellenic Student Association for Blood Donation, Athens, Greece.
2007 - present Teacher, Church School of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Wilmington, DE.
2008 - present Member, Diversity Advisory Committee, Wilmington Montessori School, Wilmington, DE.
Bibliography:
Original Articles:
1. Daskalaki I, Hennesey P, Hubler R, Long SS. Resource Consumption in the Infection Control Management of Pertussis Exposure among Healthcare Workers in Pediatrics. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 2007;28:412-417.
2. Patel MM, Tate JE, Selvarangan R, Daskalaki I, Jackson MA, Curns A, Coffin S, Watson B, Hodinka R, Glass RI, Parashar UD. Routine Laboratory Testing Data for Surveillance of Rotavirus Hospitalizations to Evaluate the Impact of Vaccination. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, 2007;26:914-919.
3. Daskalaki I, Spain CV, Long SS, Watson B. Implementation of Rotavirus Immunization in Philadelphia: High Levels of Vaccine Ineligibility and Off-Label Use. Pediatrics, 2008;122;e33-e38.
4. Daskalaki I, Long SS, Watson B, Chilton L. New Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Guidelines for Rotavirus Vaccine Allow More Children to Receive Vaccine. Pediatrics, 2009;123;e174-e175.
Book Chapters:
1. Night Sweats. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:6.
2. Fever - Acute. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:13.
3. Fever - Cyclic. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:14.
4. Fever - Recurrent. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:15.
5. Fever - Unknown Origin. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:16.
6. Hypothermia. In: Teitelbaum JE, Deantonis KO, Kahan S, eds. In-a-Page Pediatric Signs and Symptoms. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, Inc.; 2004:18.
Abstracts: (* peer reviewed)
1. *Daskalaki I, Grecka P, Mandaraka A, Giamarellou H. Resistance Surveillance in the Community. Are There Any Consequences from the Excessive Use of Antimicrobials? In: Program and abstracts of the 24th Annual Panhellenic Medical Congress; May 5-9, 1998; Athens, Greece. Abstract 507.
2. *Daskalaki I, Grecka P, Mandaraka A, Giamarellou H. Resistance Surveillance in the Greek Community. In: Program and abstracts of the 36th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Nov 12-15, 1998; Denver, Colorado. Abstract 214 Fr.
3. *Grecka P, Karametos A, Daskalaki I et al. Streptococcus Pneumoniae Resistance Surveillance in Attica, Greece, in 1998. In: Program and abstracts of the 25th Annual Panhellenic Medical Congress; May 4-8, 1999; Athens, Greece.
4. *Daskalaki I, Papaevangelou V. Childhood Brucellosis, an Ongoing Problem in Greece. In: Program and abstracts of the 18th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID); May 3-5, 2000; Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
Abstracts (Cont’d)
5. *Daskalaki I, Mandaraka A, Kanellakopoulou K, Giamarellou H. Resistance Surveillance of Greek Haemophilous Influenzae Strains Isolated from Healthy Carriers in 1997-1998. In: Norrby SR, Nord CE, Ljungman P, eds. Clinical Microbiology and Infection: Proceedings of the 10th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), Stockholm, Sweden, May 28-31, 2000. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Science; 2000. Abstract WeP37.
6. *Daskalaki I, Palamidou F, Drakou C et al. Case-Report: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a 9-Month Old Infant with Generalized Lymphadenopathy. In: Program and abstracts of the 38th Panhellenic Paediatric Conference; Jun 16-18, 2000; Island of Kos, Greece.
7. *Daskalaki I, Palamidou F, Liakopoulou T, Papathanasiou D. Risk Factors for Febrile Seizure Recurrences. In: Program and abstracts of the 38th Panhellenic Paediatric Conference; Jun 16-18, 2000; Island of Kos, Greece.
8. *Drakou C, Moschovi M, Daskalaki I et al. Atypical Presentation of Two Cases of Neuroblastoma. In: Program and abstracts of the 38th Panhellenic Paediatric Conference; Jun 16-18, 2000; Island of Kos, Greece.
9. *Palamidou F, Liakopoulou T, Daskalaki I et al. Case-Report of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome after CMV Infection. In: Program and abstracts of the 39th Panhellenic Paediatric Conference; Jun 1-3, 2001; Crete, Greece.
10. Daskalaki I, Gillis AB, Mueller YM, Katsikis PD. Dendritic Cell Activity is Modulated by Signaling through Different Toll-Like Receptors. Poster presented at: 7th Annual Research Day of Drexel University; Apr 26, 2005; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
11. *Daskalaki I, Hennesey P, Hubler R, Long SS. Exposure of Pediatric HCWs to Pertussis is Unavoidable and Management is Resource Intensive. In: Program and abstracts of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Oct 6-9, 2005; San Francisco, California. Abstract 1173.
12. *Sinibaldi JL, Rumm PD, Cummings CE, Daskalaki I. Evaluation of Pandemic Influenza Plans Within the United States. In: Program and Abstracts of AcademyHealth 2006 Annual Research Meeting; Jun 25-27, 2006; Seattle, Washington. Poster 625.
13. *Daskalaki I, Perilla MJ, Spain CV, Watson B. Trends of Reported Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD): Philadelphia, 2003-2005. In: Program and Abstracts of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Oct 12-15, 2006; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Abstract 477.
14. *Daskalaki I, Spain CV, Watson B, Long SS. Epidemiology of Reported Pertussis in Philadelphia, 2000-2005: Defining Challenges for Prevention Post Tdap. Platform presentation. In: Program and Abstracts of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); Oct 12-15, 2006; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Abstract 1097.
15. *Daskalaki I, Spain CV, Long SS, Watson B. Epidemiology of Reported Pertussis in Philadelphia, 2000-2005: Can Tdap Eliminate Disparities in Infant Pertussis? In: Program and Abstracts of the 2007 Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Annual Conference; Jun 24-28, 2007; Atlantic City, New Jersey. Abstract 2065.
Abstracts (Cont’d)
16. *Daskalaki I, Spain CV, Eberhart MG, Long SS, Watson B. High Levels of Rotavirus Vaccine Ineligibility among Philadelphia Children: Narrowly Defined Age Group Recommendations Meet the Reality of Vaccination Implementation.
Poster presentation at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Eastern Society for Pediatric Research; March 9-11, 2007; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Platform presentation at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ 2007 Annual Meeting; May 5-8, 2007; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. E-PAS2007:61:[617160.4].
17. *Daskalaki I, Spain CV, Jorgage B, Long SS, Watson B. Implementation of Rotavirus Vaccine in Philadelphia Reveals Off-label Use. Late-breaker platform presentation (5570.2) at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ 2007 Annual Meeting; May 5-8, 2007; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
18. *Tate JE, Daskalaki I, Coffin S, Patel MM, Watson B, Hodinka RL, Parashar UD. Use of Routine Laboratory Testing Data for Surveillance of Rotavirus Hospitalizations. In: Program and Abstracts of the 47th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC), Sep 17-20, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. Abstract V1912.
19. *Daskalaki I, Wood SJ, Inumerable YM, Long SS. Epidemiology of Rotavirus-Associated Hospitalizations: North Philadelphia, 2000-2008. In Program and Abstracts of the 48th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) 46th annual meeting, Oct 25-28, 2008, Washington, DC. Abstract G1-432.
20. *Daskalaki I, Perella D, Newbern C, Watson B. Implementation of the 2-Dose Varicella Vaccination Regimen among Children Aged 4-6 Years in Philadelphia: A Good Start but a Long Way To Go. Accepted for
Platform presentation at the 2009 Eastern Society for Pediatric Research Annual Meeting, March 13-15, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Poster presentation at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2009 meeting, May 2-5, 2009; Baltimore, Maryland.
Translation in Greek:
Wenzel RP, ed-in-chief. A Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital: an Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. Daskalaki I, trans, Antoniadou A, trans-ed, Giamarellou H, ed. Hamilton, London, England: BC Decker Inc; 2002.
Invited Presentations:
Nov 1999 “Generalized Lymphadenopathy as Sole Manifestation in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis; Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Classification of Histiocytoses”; Platform Presentation, Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, Athens, Greece.
May 2003 “A Case of Myocarditis”; co-presenter at Morbidity and Mortality discussion; Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ.
Jun 2004 “Lymphadenopathy”; Noon Lecture for the residents, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Jul 2005 “Cost of Pertussis Infection Control Practices”; co-presenter at Grand Rounds on pertussis with Dr Sarah S. Long, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Dec 2005 “Pandemic Influenza Preparedness”; co-presenter at Grand Rounds on influenza with Dr Sarah S. Long, St Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Mar 2006 “Infectious Diseases Epidemiology”; Guest Lecturer at Principles of Epidemiology Course (MI-580), College of Graduate Studies, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
Oct 2006 “Whooping Cough is Back: Booster Vaccine Recommended”; Spokesperson at the press release of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Toronto, Canada.
Nov 2006 “Strategies for Prevention and Control of Pertussis among Healthcare Workers”; Guest Lecturer at the 6th Annual Joseph Kline Symposium 2006, Bugs, Drugs and Vaccines, Pediatric Infectious Disease Update, Capital Health System, New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ.
Language:
Greek: Native language
English: Fluently
French: Bachelor of Arts, University of Paris-Sorbonne, Athens branch;
Major: French Literature
Extracurricular Activities, Hobbies & Interests:
Classical pianist, Greek traditional dancing, art photography, lifeguarding |