Ralleio Geniko Lykeio Thilieon Peiraia and the Panhellenic Association of Bioscientists organized the 15th Biology Conference “Society meets modern Biology”, attended by over 1,000 attendees from schools, universities and the general public. The conference was broadcast live on the Youtube channel of the Panhellenic Association of Bioscientists. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEd6WnqmygTGauecK23B8

The online lectures of the first day focused on the central dogma of molecular Biology, while the second day was dedicated to the pollution and much needed protection of the marine environment. The lectures were held as follows:

Friday 19 March 2021: Biology and its central dogma

• “Gene transcription and gene expression: 1D → 4D” P. Kolovos, Assistant Professor of Systems Biology, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace (D.U.Th.)
• “DNA Replication: a unique biological process allowing for mistakes yet able to correct them and inspire” T. Michaelidis, Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics, Department of Biological Applications and Technologies, University of Ioannina
• “Translation: Is it the last step in gene expression?” D. Sideris, Associate Professor of Eukaryotic Organisms, Biology Department, University of Athens

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=405HK7xRnTA

Saturday 20 March 2021: Protecting the sea, protecting life

• “The impact of marine litter on living organisms and the environment” Dr A. Anastasopoulou, Researcher at the Hellenic Marine Research Institute
• “Why is the Mediterranean a vulnerable ecosystem?” An. Tselepidis, Professor of Marine Environment, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
• “Organic pollution in marine ecosystems” D. Chatzinikolaou, Associate Professor of Microbial Biotechnology, Biology Department, University of Athens

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80NnhOADzWs

ORGANISING AND COORDINATING COMMITTEE

G. Katopodis, Biology Teacher at Ralleio Lykeio, Member of the Board of the Panhellenic Association of Bioscientists

P. Markopoulos, Biology Teacher at Ralleio Lykeio

M. Mavragani, Biology Teacher, Member of the Board of the Panhellenic Association of Bioscientists