What is CLEO and what does it do?
CLEO (Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Outcomes Research) is a non‑profit research center in Greece, founded in the early 2010s by Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis. Its mission is not only to improve patient safety and the quality of health care services via research, education, and targeted interventions but also to engage in public health research in the Mediterranean region and beyond. CLEO has expertise on prevention and control of hospital‑acquired infections and optimizing antibiotic use, while also expanding into broader health system improvement and epidemiologic outcomes research.
What are your main research areas?
CLEO’s core research domains include:
- Surveillance & prevention of hospital‑acquired infections
- Monitoring and improving compliance with infection prevention practices
- Antibiotic stewardship and surveillance of antibiotic use
- Health outcomes research, epidemiology, and quality improvement
- Research methodology support (biostatistics, study design, data management).
How can hospitals or clinics collaborate with CLEO?
Hospitals and clinics can partner with CLEO by:
- Participating in surveillance and intervention studies
- Engaging in joint research proposals
- Receiving training and audits on infection prevention
- Using CLEO’s consultation services for study design and data analysis.
Where can I find your publications or research articles?
You can browse CLEO’s publications via their Publications page, which includes peer‑reviewed articles and conference abstracts.
Can I apply for an internship or student placement with CLEO?
Yes. CLEO offers summer internships (June–August) where students work on topics like infection prevention, antibiotic use, and health outcomes research.
How can I become a donor or sponsor?
CLEO welcomes donations and sponsorships to support its mission. Interested parties can contact CLEO through their Donors & Sponsors page.
Who is on the CLEO team or research staff?
Key staff include:
- Theoklis Zaoutis- Scientific Director
- Clio Argyropoulou- Executive Director
- John Kopsidas — Senior Researcher
- Ilektra Balatsou-Public Health Researcher
- Nagia Psallida- Biostatistician
- Areti Ilia- CRO
- Maritina Pitsaki- Communication Manager
Which are CLEO’s qualities and ethics policies?
CLEO maintains a Quality Management System and complies with GDPR. Ethical oversight, data protection, and transparent research practices are central to its operations.
I’m a researcher — how do I propose a study with CLEO?
Researchers can contact CLEO with a proposal outlining objectives and methodology. CLEO provides research consultation for protocol design, biostatistics, and ethics review.
Where can I read your news or announcements?
CLEO’s latest news and press releases can be found on their News / Press page.
Where are you located / how can I contact you?
CLEO is based in Neo Psychiko, Athens, Greece. Contact details are available on their website’s Contact page.