Cretan Lifestyle: Mediterranean Tradition & Modern Applications

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Cretan Lifestyle 2023: Mediterranean Tradition & Modern Applications
2nd Annual Experiential Conference with American, International and Greek Scholars
November 13-18, 2023 – GRECOTEL Hotels & Resorts, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

 

Travel to Crete with leading international experts and Harvard University faculty for a handson, mouth-watering immersion course on the health benefits of the traditional Mediterranean Lifestyle, right where it was born and first-shown to be number one in the famous 7-countries study (The Seven Countries Study - The first epidemiological nutrition study, since 1958). With world-renowned scholars as your instructors and Crete as your classroom, enjoy interactive learning combined with a once-in a lifetime experience of legendary Cretan GRECOTEL hospitality, healthy & delicious food and wine, warmed by the autumn sun and surrounded by the famed sights, sounds and flavors of Crete, old and new (Region of Crete), including the experiences of AGRECO Farms.

About our experiential conference

 

A unique opportunity to “live like a Greek,” enjoying the azure waters surrounding Crete, natural reserves, and the amazing flavors of the renowned Mediterranean cuisine! Learn from the experts the scientific base and train on the field (literally) to advance your culinary acumen and palate. Memorable activities will be secured for the conference’s participants including hands on experiences in wineries, walks in luscious olive groves, visits to cheese-makers, and many other surprises. Exclusive VIP treatments will be available at Grecotel, a gem of Greek hospitality and an award-winning destination. The Mediterranean lifestyle will come to life in all its amazing colors and flavors: join us for this

Team 2023

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Frank Hu, MD, PhD

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo, MD, PhD

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Nick Buettner is Director of the Community and Corporate Program, Blue Zones, USA. He led 17 expeditions on 6 continents around the world.

Nick Buettner

Blue Zones Project

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Prof. Antonia Trichopoulou, MD, PhD

President of the
Hellenic Health Foundation

Prof. Pasquale Strazzullo, MD, FAHA, is Professor of Internal Medicine and ESH Hypertension Specialist - Federico II University.

Pasquale Strazzullo

Federico II University of Naples (Emeritus)

Christos Lionis has worked at the University of Crete Medical School, where he holds the Chair of General Practice and Primary Health Care.

Christos Lionis

University of Crete

Antonino Bianco is full Professor at Palermo University since November 2019. He is currently working on muscle strength and executive function impairments.

Antonino Bianco

University of Palermo

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Stefanos N. Kales MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM

Harvard Medical School & Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

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Dr. Walter Willett

Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Michael Katharakis is vice-chairman of the Regional Research and Innovation Council of Crete. He has extensive experience in innovation teams

Dr. Michael Katharakis

Regional Research and Innovation Council of Crete

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Miguel Ángel Martínez-González

Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Navarra Medical School

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Maria Nikolantonaki

Associate Professor at University of Burgundy, IUVV

I am Markus Stolz, I live with my Greek wife and our children in Athens. I have been fascinated by the world of wine for more than 20 years.

Markus Stolz

Wine Dealer

Antoni Esteve is currently President of Esteve Teijin Healthcare and President and founder of AdSalutem Institute for Healthy Sleep.

Antoni Esteve

Esteve Teijin Healthcare
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Demetrios Kalaitzidakis is Group Operations Director at Grecotel Hotels & Resorts - Cornell, School of Hotel Administration.

Demetrios M. Kalaitzidakis

Group Operations Director at Grecotel Hotels & Resorts

Kalliopi Kalaitzi is conducting academic research in the Physiology of Exercise laboratory and in the Obesity Clinic of Laiko Hospital.

Kalliopi (Popi) Kalaitzi, MD, MSc

Athens University, Laiko Hospital

Mercedes Sotos Prieto, PhD is a nutritional epidemiologist trained in Europe and Harvard Chan School of Public Health.

Mercedes Sotos Prieto, PhD

Harvard Chan School of Public Health

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Phil Kafarakis

President & CEO, International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Angelo Mojica has earned a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, a Master’s degree in public Health.

Angelo Mojica

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Midgie Cajayon is the Food Services Officer at the World Bank Group in Washington DC. She has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Midgie Cajayon

Food Services Officer, World Bank Group

Amanda Goldman is currently the Healthcare Industry Sales Strategist for Gordon Food Service, foodservice distributor in North America.

Amanda Goldman, MS, RD, LD, FAND

Gordon Food Service

For chef Iakovos Apergis, it was the influence from his grandparents that inspired him to become a cook; his grandfather was a baker.

Chef Iakovos Apergis

Piraeus General Hospital - Tzaneio

Dr. Miguel Ruiz-Canela is Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Navarra.

Miguel Ruiz-Canela

University of Navarra

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Ken Toong

Executive Director of University of Massachusetts, U-Mass Dining

About us

Rafi Taherian

Yale Hospitality

Beth Frates, MD is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education, teacher at Harvard, and works with patients to help them adopt healthy habits.

Beth Frates

Harvard - American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Robert Saper joined Cleveland Clinic after serving as Director of Integrative Medicine for the Boston Medical Center Department of Family Medicine.

Robert Saper

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Lilian Cheung

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Elissa Epel, Ph.D, is a Professor, and Vice Chair, in the Department of Psychiatry, at the University of California, San Francisco.

Elissa Epel

University of California San Francisco

Chair Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies Labros Sidossis

Labros Sidossis

Rutgers

Dan Flynn was the founding executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center from 2008 to 2021, a global leader in olive research and education.

Dan Flynn

UC Davis Olive Center

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Prof. Prokopios Magiatis, Ph.D., M.Sc.

Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Athens

Aris Kefalogiannis is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and innovator in the international fine foods world.

Aris Kefalogiannis

Innovator & entrepreneur in fine foods

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Dr. Eleni Melliou

Laboratory Teaching Personnel

Vasilis Vasiliou is the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology and the Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at Yale School of Public Health.

Vasilis Vasiliou, PhD.

Yale School of Public Health

George Sakellaropoulos is owner at Sakellaropoulos Organic Farming. Specialized superior gourmet organic olive oils & traditional olive oils.

George Sakellaropoulos

Owner at Sakellaropoulos Organic Farming

Dr. Apostolos Kiritsakis, Professor of International Hellenic University is involved in olive oil production.

Apostolos Kiritsakis M.Sc., Ph.D.

International Hellenic University