Wolfson DPhil Student Wins EAS Young Investigator Fellowship

Huge congratulations to Michail Mavrogiannis, who has been awarded a European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Young Investigator Fellowship for 2025.

Michail received the award for his Science at a Glance oral presentation: Regional Adiposity and Cardiometabolic Phenotypes in Human Atherosclerosis, which he is presenting at the upcoming EAS Congress in May.

Groundbreaking Research on Fat Distribution and Heart Disease

Michail’s research investigates how different types of body fat affect cardiovascular health. Traditional obesity markers like BMI and body weight don’t tell the full story. Instead, his study uses ultrasound to measure regional fat storage, revealing new insights into metabolic health.

The results show that fat stored in the thighs is linked to better blood sugar control and less artery calcification than fat stored around the waist. This means that fat in some areas may be protective, while fat in others is linked to worse heart health. These findings could help reshape how doctors assess cardiovascular risk in patients with obesity.

Upon receiving the EAS Young Investigator Fellowship, Michail said:

‘I am truly happy to have received this prestigious fellowship. It reflects not only a personal milestone but also the collective efforts of our team. I’m especially grateful to my supervisor, Professor Charalambos Antoniades, and my colleague Dr Ioannis Akoumianakis, for their unwavering support and guidance. And to the Onassis Foundation for funding my studies at Oxford.”

Wolfson Celebrates Student Success

Wolfson College is proud to be home to exceptional students like Michail. His success highlights the College’s commitment to academic excellence and real-world impact in medical science.

Congratulations, Michail!