PhD chemist Diploma in management and post doctorate training . on Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology focusing on the Impact of Toxic factors on children’s health, Food Safety and Risk Assessment She has developed expertise/experience for more than 45 years. Retired as Act. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Director State General Laboratory Ex member of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) , of DG Sanco and WHO committees on Environment-Health Since 2004 she is the President of Cyprus National Committee on Environment and Children's Health, with advisory role for Minister of Health, Parliament etc, working in transforming scientific knowledge into tools for science based policies, prevention, public awareness and education of doctors teachers and parents . Main focus on emerging threads and potential impact on children’s health e.g EMF/RF and digital tech. misuse , smoking products , microplastics etc leading the work of the Committee. Author of scientific documents, science based policy papers and educational material etc www.paidi.com.cy In 2007 she was elected as “The Cyprus Woman for the Environment”.