The founding principle of BRFAA is to host both basic and clinical research thus providing an ideal setting for the emergence of translational activities. BRFAA is one of the few institutions in Europe with such a character and certainly unique in Greece. The goal of BRFAA is to achieve excellence through the recruitment of high quality investigators carrying out cutting-edge research, and the establishment of state-of-the-art research facilities. BRFAA consists of 4 Research Institutes specialized in different aspects of Biomedical Research.
Dr. Themis Alissafi, University Faculty - Affiliated Researcher, has been selected for the latest round of the European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grants 27-1-2026
The President of the BRFAA Scientific Board examines James Watson’s contribution to the evolution of biology and reflects on the complex legacy he left behind. An article that sheds light on the interplay between the scientific and ethical dimensions of research. 20-11-2025