Sophia Lionaki MD, Phd (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Faculty of Medicine)
Head of the department , University General Hospital Attikon, Athens, Attica · Greece
Editorial leadership for International Journal of Vasculitis
Research interests
- Nephrology
- Glomerular Diseases
- Transplantation
Biography
Sophia Lionaki, MD, PhD, serves as Head of the Department at University General Hospital Attikon in Athens, Attica, Greece. She received her medical education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on nephrology, with particular emphasis on glomerular diseases and transplantation, including investigations of IgA nephropathy recurrence in kidney transplant recipients, donor-specific antibodies, and ANCA-associated vasculitis. Dr. Lionaki has authored over 21 indexed publications, with her most-cited work examining the incidence and clinical significance of de novo donor-specific antibodies after kidney transplantation (2013), which has received 37 citations. Her scholarly contributions address critical aspects of renal disease management, transplant outcomes, and autoimmune conditions affecting kidney function.
Selected publications
- Incidence and Clinical Significance ofDe NovoDonor Specific Antibodies after Kidney Transplantation 2013 cited 37×
- IgA Nephropathy: Current Treatment and New Insights 2023 cited 27×
- Therapeutic Options for Recurrence of Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulonephritis (FSGS) in the Renal Allograft: Single-Center Experience 2021 cited 15×
- Impact of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin Receptor Blockers on Acute Kidney Injury in Emergency Medical Admissions 2021 cited 12×
- Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Adults with Nephrotic Syndrome Due to Minimal Change Disease 2021 cited 12×
- Pathogenesis and Management of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome Due to Primary Glomerulopathies 2019 cited 12×
Ranked by citation impact (Crossref) where available, newest otherwise · verified via ORCID.
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