ESC
European Society of Cardiology
The ESC is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit medical society, which brings together healthcare professionals from more than 150 countries, working to advance cardiovascular medicine and help people to live longer, healthier lives. Their mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease. Under DORIAN GRAY, the ESC is Work Package Leader for WP 14 which focuses on Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation. Its role is to ensure that the project's results are effectively shared with relevant stakeholders through strategic communication activities. The goal of the ESC is to facilitate the transfer of the new treatment into medical practice and to produce policy recommendations for policymakers and institutions.
Key Persons
Mrs. Fernanda Santana
EU Project Manager
With a background in Political Science and Communication, Fernanda Santana is an EU Project Manager at the European Society of Cardiology, contributing since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for the coordination of EU-funded research projects, ensuring smooth collaboration among international partners and compliance with funding requirements. Fernanda plays a key role in fostering cross-association collaboration within the ESC, acting as a liaison between various ESC associations to ensure that EU projects are effectively integrated into the Society’s diverse initiatives.
Mrs. Alkmini Vrachopoulou
EU Project Officer
With a background in Health Studies, Alkmini Vrachopoulou is an EU Project Officer at the European Society of Cardiology. After completing her studies in Greece and Finland, where she focused on real-world problem-solving and interdisciplinary innovation, she transitioned into project management. Since then, she has contributed to a variety of EU-funded initiatives in areas such as non-formal education, international cooperation, youth engagement and sustainable development. In the ESC she is responsible for the implementation of EU- funded research projects, facilitating effective cooperation between partners and ensuring that all activities align with funding guidelines and objectives.
Celestine Sonia Matsinkou Feutu
Mrs. Project Assistant
Celestine Sonia Matsinkou Feutu is a Project Assistant at the European Society of Cardiology, having joined the organisation in 2024. With an academic background in Political Science, International Relations, and European Studies, she supports several EU-funded research projects with a focus on communication, dissemination and cross-association collaboration.