Dr. Christos Shammas , absolute trailblazer in the field

Meet Alexandra Prokhorova, one of our brilliant students who has known her passion since a young age — Genetics!  We’re thrilled to share that Alexandra recently had the opportunity to interview an absolute trailblazer in the field, Dr. Christos Shammas!

Dr. Shammas, an esteemed graduate of the American Academy back in 1998, has carved an inspiring path for himself. After completing his military service, he pursued his academic journey relentlessly, earning his Bachelor’s in Chemistry from UMIST University in Manchester and eventually achieving his PHD from the University of Manchester.

Today, Dr. Shammas stands as a shining example of success, serving as the Director of a Clinical Laboratory and heading the Genetics department in a Pharmaceutical company!

We’re immensely grateful to both Alexandra and Dr. Shammas for this enlightening interview, shedding light on the exciting world of Genetics. Let’s continue to inspire and learn from each other!