Constantinos Mylonas

Visiting Instructor (2018) – University of Cyprus, Department of Biology, 24 October. “Fish Reproduction and Aquaculture”. Lecture in the graduate seminar series.

Visiting Instructor (2018) – International Marine Center, Sardenia, Italy. Scientifc School Aquaculture RISE, 24-29 September. Special lectures on “Control of Reproduction in Fish” and “Gamete quality”.

Visiting Instructor (2018) – University of Bologna, Department of Aquaculture, 13 March. “Fish Reproduction and Management in Aquaculture”. Lecture in the undgraduate course “Aquaculture”.

Visiting Instructor (2018) – Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, CIHEAM, Spain. "Reproductive dysfunctions and hormonal induction of ovulation, spermiation and spawning", 19-23 January. Special lecture within an Advanced Course on Advances in Fish Reproduction and Their Application to Broodstock Management.

Visiting Instructor (2016-2018) - University of Crete, Department of Biology, Joint Masters Program in “Aquaculture, Environment and Society (ACES)”, Seminar and Laboratory practicals in the subject of "Reproduction and Broodstock Management" and “Gamete quality”.

Visiting Instructor (2005-2018) - University of Crete, Department of Biology. “Reproduction in fish”, Seminar in the graduate seminar series.

Visiting Instructor (2010-2017) - University of Crete, Department of Biology. “Writing a scientific publication”, Seminar in the undergraduate course "Evolutionary ecology".

Visiting Instructor (2011-2018) - University of Crete, Department of Biology. “Reproductive biology and broodstock management”, Seminar in the undergraduate course "Marine Biotechnology".

Visiting Instructor (2012) – Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, CIHEAM, Spain. "Reproductive Dysfunctions and Hormonal Induction of Ovulation, Spermiation and Spawning", 23-28 January. Special lecture within an Advanced Course on Advances in Fish Reproduction and Their Application to Broodstock Management.

Visiting Instructor (2008) - University of Thessaly, School of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment. “Reproductive biology, dysfunctions and pharmacological methods for the control of final maturation, spermiation and spawning in culture fishes”, 7 March. Seminar in the graduate seminar series.

Visiting Instructor (2007) – Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, CIHEAM, Spain. "Reproductive Dysfunctions and Hormonal Induction of Ovulation, Spermiation and Spawning", 19-24 February. Special lecture within an Advanced Course on Advances in Fish Reproduction and Their Application to Broodstock Management.

Visiting Instructor (2005) - University of Cyprus, Department of Biological Sciences. “Reproductive endocrinology, dysfunctions and assisted reproduction technologies (ART) in cultured fishes”, 4 November. Seminar in the graduate seminar series.

Visiting Instructor (2005) - University of Crete, Department of Biology. “Reproduction in fish”, 10 February. Seminar in the graduate seminar series.

Visiting Instructor (2004) - Universita degli Study di Bari, Italy. "Reproductive dysfunctions of cultured fish and hormonal induction of spawning", 26-27 March. Special lecture in a 2-day workshop on “Advances in Biotechnology in Fish Reproduction”.

Visiting Instructor (2003) - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, CIHEAM, Spain. "Hormonal Spawning Induction", 3-7 February. Special lecture within an Advanced Course on Advances in Fish Reproduction and Their Application to Broodstock Management.

Visiting Instructor (2001) - Universita degli Study di Udine, Italy. "Reproduction of fish in Captivity: technologies applied to new species", 14 December. Special lecture in a one-day workshop on Aquaculture (Giornate di aggiornamento sull'acquacoltura).

Visiting Instructor (2001) - Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, CIHEAM, Spain. "Reproduction", 2-6 April. Special lecture within an Advanced Course on Aquaculture Fish Breeding Programmes.

Visiting Instructor (2000) - Universita degli Study di Ancona, Italy. "Reproductive dysfunctions of cultured fish and control of spawning in cultured fish", 6 December. Special lecture in the undergraduate course of Animal Reproduction (Corso di Laurea in Scienze Biologiche).

Visiting Instructor (2000) - Universita di Camerino, Italy. "Reproductive dysfunctions of cultured fish", 5 December. Inaugural lecture of a new curriculum of studies in Animal Science (Tecnologie per la filiera delle risorse alimentari).

Teaching Assistant (1988-1991) - Zoology Department, North Carolina State University, under Dr. B. Grimes. Instructed and supervised undergraduate students in Zoology, Cell and Animal Physiology Lab a one-hour classroom and three-hour laboratory course designed to teach current techniques and the use of equipment employed in physiological research to senior students in the pre-medicine curriculum (8 sections of 15 students).

Stefano Lancerotto, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2019-) (co-advised with Professors Dr Michail Pavlides and Dr Maroudio Kentouri)

Title of project: Use of recombinant gonadotropin hormones for the induction of gametogenesis in the greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili).

Ioannis Fakriadis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2015-2021) (co-advised with Professors Dr Michail Pavlides and Dr Maroudio Kentouri)

Title of project: Reproductive biology of the greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in aquaculture.

Isabel Forner Piquer, Universita Politechnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy (2016, 3 months)

Supervisor during the execution of her experiments: Effect of pollutants on the reproductive physiology of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).

Zohar Ibarra Zatarain, Universita Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (2015, Advisors Prof Joan Carles Balasch and Dr Neil Duncan, IRTA, Spain)

External evaluator of Dissertation: The role of stress coping style in reproduction and other biological aspects in the aquaculture species, Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) and gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).

Paulo Henrique de Mello, Universidade de Sao Paolo, Instituto de Biociencias, Brazil (2014, 7 months)

Supervisor during a training scholarship (FAPESP, Brazil): Spawning induction, egg quality and larval rearing of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Alexios Glaropoulos, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2014)

Member of Ph.D. Evaluation Committee: Escape-related behavior of the main Mediterranean farmed species - Gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) and European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Miriam Sánchez Hernández, University of Murcia, Spain. Faculty of Biology, Department of Cellular Biology and Histology (2013)

External Examiner: Effect of testosterone on reproductive and immune systems of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.). Identification of a constitutively active androgen receptor variant.

José-María Guzmán Jiménez, University of Cadiz, Spain. Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Department of Biology (2010)

External Examiner: Estudio fisiológico de la reporoducción del lenguado Senegalés (Solea senegalensis) y desarrollo de terapias hormonales para el control de la espermiación y puesta en cautividad.

Eleftheria Fanouraki, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2010)

Member of Ph.D. Research Committee: Development of non-invasive indicators for stress assessment in Mediterranean fish, with emphasis in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Laia Navarro-Martín, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Faculty of Biology, Department of Physiology (2009)

External Examiner: Regulatory mechanisms and effects of temperature during sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) sex differentiation.

Dane Newman, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia. School of Life and Environmental Sciences (2008)

External Examiner: Biology and management of Murray cod reproduction within controlled environments.

Spyros Kollias, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2007)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: The role of cortisol in stress response in fish.

Riccardo Caprioli, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Department of Biology (2007)

Practical Training: Broodstock management and spawning induction in marine fishes.

Eleftheria Fanouraki, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2006)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: Endocrine interactions of stress and reproduction in fish.

Konstantinos Ambatzis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2006)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: Ontogeny, distribution and function of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) in fish.

Ioannis Papadakis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2005)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: Ontogeny of the digestive system in cultured fishes.

Dimitris Sfakianakis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2004)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: Ontogeny of the digestive system in cultured fishes.

Aglaia Antoniou, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2003)

Member of Qualifying Exams committee: Evolution and function of gonadotropin releasing hormones (GnRHs).

Simona Rainis, Ph. D. candidate, University of Firenze, Italy. Special training (2002)

Title of Project: Extension of the spermiation period of European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) using GnRHa administered in controlled-release delivery systems.

Samiotaki Katerina, University of Crete, Department of Biology, 2023.

Title of project: Use of 17b-estradiol for the induction of male-to-female sex inversion in gilt head seabream (Sparus aurata).

Okon Ekemini, Ghent University, Health Management in Aquaculture, Belgium (2023, 4 months).

Title of project:Comparison of the effect of constant water temperatures on the egg production of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)

Title of project: Reproductive behavior of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) in aquaculture conditions and after GnRHa induction of spawning.

Joshua Superio, Erasmus Mundus-Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society ACES, University of Crete. (2019-2020) (co-advised with Dr Emmanouil Ladoukakis)

Title of project: Parentage contribution in spawning European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) broodstocks and correlation with fertilization success and larval survival.

Marina Pouli, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2017-2019) (co-advised with Dr Elena Sarropoulou)

Title of project: Histological and molecular aspects of sex differenatiation in greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili).

Stefano Lancerotto, Universita Politechnica delle Marche, Ancona, Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita e dell’ Ambiente, Italy (2018-19, 12 months).

Title of project: Comparison and evaluation of three commonly used disinfectants on meagre (Argyrosomus regius) eggs.

Natalia Sofia Montero Nardim Superio, Erasmus Mundus-Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society ACES, University of Crete. (2017-2018) (co-advised with Professor Michalis Pavlidis)

Title of project: Effect of treatment with GnRHa during mid gametogenesis on the reproductive maturation of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili).

Emmanuella Bernadou, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2016-2018) (co-advised with Professor Dr Michail Pavlides and Dr Stavros Chatzifotis)

Title of project: Influence of diet and management of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) broodstock on the quality and composition of eggs during the reproductive season.

Eugenio Zanata, Universita di Padova, Dipartimento di Biologia, Italy (2018, 6 months).

Title of project: Enhancement of spermiation in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) by using gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) implants.

Dimitris Karamanlidis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2015-2016) (co-advised with Professor Dr Michail Pavlides)

Title of project: Evolution of sex ratio and egg production in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) during five consecutive reproductive seasons.

Francesca Lisi, University of Barcelona, Spain. (2016) (co-advised with Prof Isabel Navarro)

Title of project: Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) spawning induction trial: effects of different GnRHa treatments on spawning dynamics and egg/larval performance parameters.

Renata Flec Pontes dos Santos, University of the Algarve, Faro, Portugal. (2015-2016) (co-advised with Prof Elsa Cabrita)

Title of project: Enhancement of spermiation in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) using two administration methods of GnRHa.

Tomasso Biglino, Lund University, Sweden. (2014) (co-advised)

Title of project: Spermiation and sperm quality during induced spawning of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Maria Smyrli, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2012-2014) (co-advised with Associate Professor Dr Michail Pavlides and Dr Pantelis Katharios)

Title of project: Development of experimental autogenous vaccine against bacteria pathogenic to intensively cultured seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Eufrosini Fatira, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2012-2014) (co-advised with Associate Professor Dr Michail Pavlides)

Title of project: Comparison of GnRHa implants and injection on the reproductive performance of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Christina Saapoglou, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2009-2013) (member of defense committee)

Title of project: Reproductive maturation and sex reversal in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) in commercial aquaculture production sea cages.

Cinzia Castaldo, University of Padova. (2011) (co-advised with Prof Daniella Bertotto)

Title of project: Influence of broodstock nutrition on reproduction of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Clara Petra Cerviño Becerro, University of Barcelona (2011) (co-advised with Prof. Josep Planas)

Title of project: Influence of broodstock nutrition on egg quality of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Nikolaos Mitrizakis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2009-2011) (co-advised with Assistant Professor Dr Michail Pavlides)

Title of project: Reproductive biology of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) and induction of spawning using GnRHa implants.

Valerio Vitallini, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Department of Biology (2007-8)

Practical Training: Broodstock management and spawning induction in marine fishes.

Venia Stavrou, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2007-2008) (co-advised with Assistant Professor Dr. Michalis Pavlides)

Title of project: Infuence of sex ratio on reproductive maturation and gamete quality in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

Maria Panayiotidou, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2005-2007) (co-advised with Professor Dr Maroudio Kentouri)

Title of project: Infuence of stocking density and feed composition on the growth of meagre (Argyrosomus regius).

Costitsa Apostolidi, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2005-2007) (co-advised with Assistant Professor Dr Michalis Pavlides)

Title of project: Endocrine regulation of sex inversion in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata): the role of thyroid hormones.

Giannis Fakriadis, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2004-2006) (co-advised with Lecturer Dr. Michalis Pavlidis)

Title of project: Study of the annual reproductive cycle, induction of ovulation and spermiation in the shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa), a new species for aquaculture.

Kerstin Sarter, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 2004 (8 months). Supervisor of thesis research.

Title of Project: Induction of puberty and sex inversion in pre-pubertal dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) using controlled-release hormone-delivery systems.

Mario Zaiss, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 2004 (8 months). Supervisor of thesis research.

Title of Project: Ontogeny of the digestive system of the shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) under different culture conditions.

Ozlem Yilmaz, University of Adana. Aquatic Resources (2003-2004). Supervisor of thesis research (co-advised with Assistant Professor Dr. Metin Kumlu)

Title of project: Differences in spermiation, sperm quality and plasma sex-steroid hormone levels between European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) of different ages.

Liliana Nitadoraki, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2002-2004) (co-advised with Lecturer Dr. Michalis Pavlidis)

Title of project: Comparison of growth and endocrine characteristics between male and female European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) during the second year of life.

Maria Papadaki, University of Crete. Department of Biology. Management of terrestrial & aquatic living resources (2001-2003) (co-advised with Assistant Professor Dr. Katerina Dermon)

Title of project: Sex differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and the influence of gonadal sex steroids.

Samiotaki Katerina, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Biology, 2021 (2 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Padovani Marianthi, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Biology, 2021 (2 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Ferreira Clavier Rebecca, Catholic University of Lyon, ESTBB, 2021 (5 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Title of project: Parentage contribution of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) breeders in response to hormonal treatment.

Degregori Matteo, University of Glasgow, 2021 (3 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Sourri Margarita, University of Crete, Department of Biology, 2020 (7 months).

Title of Undergraduate Thesis:  “Evaluation of reproductive maturity of groups of broodstocks under different nutritional conditions, with histological evaluations of the ovaries”.

Christos Siapazis, University of Thesally, Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, 2020 (2 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Ktistaki Georgia, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Biology, 2020 (2 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Christos Siapazis, University of Thesally, Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment, 2019 (2 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Emmanuelle Vervelakis, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Veterinary Medical Sciences, Bologna, Italy, 2019 (4 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Title of Undergraduate Thesis: Spontaneous and induced spawning kinetics of European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), and effects on egg quality and larval survival.

Chiara Vecchiatini, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Veterinary Medical Sciences, Bologna, Italy, 2018-19 (4 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Title of Undergraduate Thesis: Effects of early life rearing temperature in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) on eye ontogeny and function.

Andrea Bertini, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Veterinary Medical Sciences, Bologna, Italy, 2017 (4 months). Practical training in marine aquaculture production, with emphasis on broodstock management.

Title of Undergraduate Thesis: Induction of spawning of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) using GnRHa implants.

Alkyoni Sfendouraki-Basakarou, Univeristy of Crete, Department of Biology, 2016-2017 (co-advised with Professor Maroudio Kentouri). Undergraduate thesis project.

Title of Undergraduate Thesis: Influence of different stimuli in the feeding response of meagre (Argyrosomus regius)

Maria Claudia Noguera, University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2015 (co-advised with Prof Luis Alejandro Vinatea)

Title of project: Paired spawning with male rotation of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) using GnRHa injections, as a method for producing multiple families for breeding selection programs.

Aggelos Agathangelou, University of Crete, 2005 (6 months). Thesis research project.

Title of Project: Disinfection methods for marine eggs.

Christina Kounna, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 2005 (2 months). Thesis research project.

Title of Project: Larval rearing of shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) using the Mesocosm system.

Michaela Papadopoulou, University of Crete, 2004 (6 months). Thesis research project.

Title of Project: Seasonal changes in gamete quality in the sharpsnout sea bream (Diplodus puntazzo).

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (peer-reviewed)

1. Mylonas, C.C., Hinshaw, J.M. and C.V. Sullivan. 1992. Induced ovulation of brown trout (Salmo trutta) using GnRHa and T3, and hormone treatment effects on progeny development.  In: A.P. Scott, J.P. Sumpter, D.E. Kime and M.S. Rolfe (eds), Reproductive Physiology of Fish. Fish Symposium 91, Sheffield, U.K. p. 285.
2. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1995. Preparation and evaluation of GnRHa-loaded, polymeric delivery systems for the induction of ovulation and spermiation in cultured fish. In: F.W. Goetz and P. Thomas (eds), Reproductive Physiology of Fish. Fish Symposium 95, Austin, Texas. p. 130.
3. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1998. New technologies for the control of gamete maturation in marine fishes, as tools in broodstock management. In: Basurco, B. and D. Bartley (eds), Cahiers Options Mediterraneennes; Genetics and Breeding in Mediterranean Aquaculture Species. CIHEAM:Spain, Vol. 34: 193-213.
4. Mylonas, C.C., Georgiou, G., Stephanou, D., Atack, T., Afonso, A. and Y. Zohar. 1999. Preliminary data on the reproductive biology and hatchery production of the shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) in Cyprus. In: Basurco, B. (ed), Cahiers Options Mediterraneennes, Marine Finfish Species Diversification, CIHEAM:Spain, Vol. 47: 303-312.
5. Mylonas, C.C., Blaise, O., Gothilf, Y., Steven, C., Alok, D. and Y. Zohar. 1999. Gonadotropin-releasing activities in striped bass (Morone saxatilis) of the three native forms of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and of novel agonists. In: Norberg, B., Kjesbu, O.S., G.L. Tarranger, E. Andersson and S.O. Stefansson (eds), Reproductive Physiology of Fish, Fish Symposium 99:Bergen, Norway, p. 451.
6. Carrillo, M., Mañanos, E., Sorbera, L., Mylonas, C.C., Cuisset, B., Zohar, Y. and S. Zanuy. 1999. Effects of sustained administration of GnRHa on gonadotropin (GtH) II and gonadal steroid levels in adult male sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). In: Norberg, B., Kjesbu, O.S., G.L. Tarranger, E. Andersson and S.O. Stefansson (eds), Reproductive Physiology of Fish, Fish Symposium 99:Bergen, Norway, pp. 393-395.
7. Steven, C., Gothilf, Y., Holland, M.C., Stubblefield, J., Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Differential expression of the three GnRH genes in wild and captive striped bass Morone saxatilis in response to natural and hormonally induced maturation. In: Norberg, B., Kjesbu, O.S., G.L. Tarranger, E. Andersson and S.O. Stefansson (eds), Reproductive Physiology of Fish, Fish Symposium 99:Bergen, Norway, pp. 66.
8. Mylonas, C.C., Georgiou, G., Stephanou, D., Atack, T., Afonso, A. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Reproductive biology and larval rearing of shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) in Cyprus. Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Chios, 23-26 May, pp. 302-306.
9. Mylonas, C.C. and M. Papadaki. 2006. Control of reproductive maturation of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, Linnaeus) using GnRHa implants, and production of larvae with in vitro fertilization. 8th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Thesalloniki, 4-7 June, pp. 1-3 (pdf #30)
10. Fakriadis, G., Sigelaki, I., Papadaki, M. and C.C. Mylonas. 2006. Induction of spermiation in shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa). 8th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Thesalloniki 4-7 June, pp. 1-3 (pdf #85)
11. Duncan, N.J., Estevez, A. and C.C. Mylonas. 2007. Efecto de la induccion hormonal implante o inyeccion de GnRHa en la cantidad de puestas de corvina (Argyrosomus regius). XI Congreso National de Acuicultura, September 2007, Vigo, Galicia, Spain, pp. 1-4.
12. Guzmán, J.M., García-López, A., Olmedo, M., Cal, R., Chereguini, C. O., Sarasquete, M.C., Mylonas, C.C., Peleteiro, J.B. and E. Mañanós. 2007. Estudio preliminar sobre una possible inhibición dopaminérgica en la reproducción del lenguado Senegalés (Solea senegalensis). XI Congreso National de Acuicultura, September 2007, Vigo, Galicia, Spain, pp. 1-4.
13. Nikiforakis, P., Giamalaki, E., Mylonas, C.C. and M. Pavlides. 2008. Assessment of sex in European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, using ultrasound imaging. 9th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 13-16 May, Patra, Greece. pp. 1-4
14. Stavrou V., Pavlidis M., Papadaki M., Sigelaki E. and C.C. Mylonas. 2008. Effect of sex ratio on growth and maturation in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 9th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 13-16 May, Patra, Greece. pp 1-5
15. Mitrizakis N. and C.C. Mylonas. 2010. Induction of spawning of cultured Argyrosomus regius (Asso 1801) (meagre) using GnRHa implants. 14th Panhellenic Symposium of Ichthyologists, 6-9 May, Peraeus, Greece. pp 1-4.
16. de la Gándara, F., Mylonas, C.C., Covès, D., Ortega, A., Bridges, C.R., Belmonte Ríos, A., Vassallo-Agius, R., Papandroulakis, N., Rosenfeld, H., Tandler, A., Medina, A., Demetrio, G. Corriero, A., Fauvel, C., Falcon, J., Sveinsvoll, K., Ghysen, A., Deguara, S. and H. Gordin. 2010. Seedling production of Atlantic bluefin tuna (ABFT) Thunnus thynnus, the SELFDOTT project. International Symposium on the 40th Anniversary of Pacific Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture, 15-16 October, Kagoshima, Japan. pp 1-4.
17. Berkovich, N., Corriero, A., Santamaria, N., Mylonas, C.C., Bridges, C.R., Vasallo-Agius, R., de la Gandara, F., Belmonte, A., Mislov, K., Katavic, I., Elizur, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. The neuroendocrine control of pubertal development in Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, Indian J. of Sci. Technology, 4: 21-22.
18. Mylonas, C.C., Mitrizakis, N., Sigelaki, I. and M. Papadaki. 2011. Spawning kinetics of individual female meagre (Argyrosomus regius) after treatment with GnRHa implants. 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, Indian J. of Sci. Technology, 4: 230-231.
19. Yanowski, E., Mylonas, C.C., Corriero, A., Bridges, C.R., Vasallo-Agius, R., de la Gandara, F., Belmonte, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. Molecular characterization and expression patterns of Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) leptin during the reproductive season. 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, Indian J. of Sci. Technology, 4: 104-105.
20. de Mello, P., Fakriadis, I. Lanceroto, S., Tsoukali, P., Calloni, L., Kopper, S., Sarracino, R., and Mylonas, C.C. Influence of thermal manipulations during gametogenesis on reproductive maturation of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), spawning success, gamete and egg quality. 17th Panhellenic Conference of Ichthyologists, 31/10 – 3/11, 2019, Heraklion, Crete. pp 297-300.
21. Fakriadis, I., Karapanagiotis, S., Tsele, N and C.C. Mylonas 2019, Timing of GnRHa treatment application in greater amberjack Seriola dumerili, 17th Panhellenic Conference of Icthyologists, 31/10-3/11, 2019, Herakleion, Crete, pp 277-280
22. Fakriadis, I., Zanatta, E.M. and C.C. Mylonas 2019, Enhancement of spermiation in meagre Argyrosomus regius using GnRHa implants and evaluation of sperm quality using Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA), 17th Panhellenic Conference of Icthyologists, 31/10-3/11, 2019, Herakleion, Crete, pp 281-284.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Oral)

International conferences

1. Zohar, Y., C.C. Mylonas, Y. Gothilf and M. Chow. 1996. Endocrine and molecular approaches to manipulation of finfish spawning. Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 8-13 February, Baltimore, Maryland (Invited review talk).
2. 2. Mylonas,C. and Y. Zohar. 1997. New technologies for the control of gamete maturation in marine fishes, as tools in broodstock management. Genetics and Breeding in Mediterranean Aquaculture Species. 28-29 April, Zaragoza, Spain.
3. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1997. Is final oocyte maturation a continuous process regulated by a single hormone? The paradigm of the striped bass (Morone saxatilis). The European Society for Comparative Endocrinology and Physiology. Third Symposium on Research for Aquaculture: Basic and Applied Aspects. 24-27 August, Barcelona, Spain.
4. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1998. Endocrine Regulation of final oocyte maturation in the temperate basses Morone saxatilis and M. chrysops. International Congress on the Biology of fish. 26-30 July, Towson, Maryland, U.S.A.
5. Mylonas, C.C., Georgiou G., Stephanou, D., Atack, T., Afonso, A. and Y. Zohar. 1999. Preliminary data on the reproductive biology and larval rearing of the shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) in Cyprus. Marine Finfish Species Diversification. 23-28 May, Zaragoza, Spain.
6. Zohar, Y. and C.C. Mylonas. 1999. Endocrine and molecular strategies for the manipulation of spawning in farmed fish: current and future perspectives. 6th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 4–9 July, Bergen, Norway (state-of-the-art, invited talk).
7. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Endocrine regulation and artificial induction of final oocyte maturation and spermiation in basses of the genus Morone. AQUA 2000, 2 – 6 May, Nice, France (Invited plenary talk).
8. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 2000. GnRH-based technologies for the hormonal induction of spawning in farmed fish. AQUA 2000, 2–6 May, Nice, France (Invited review talk).
9. Marino, G., Azzuro, E., Mylonas, C.C., Mandich, A. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Progress in induced breeding of dusky grouper using GnRH-delivery system. AQUA 2000, 2–6 May, Nice, France.
10. Mazorra de Quero, C., Shields, R., Scott, A.P., Mylonas C.C., Zohar, Y. and N. Bromage. 2000. Effects of late season GnRHa implants on male Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus spermiation. AQUA 2000, 2–6 May, Nice, France.
11. Forniés, M.A., Mañanos, E., Laureau, S., do Santos, A., Carrillo, M., Mylonas, C.C., Zohar, Y. and S. Zanuy. 2000. Different delivery systems for the optimization of the induction of the spawn in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). AQUA 2000, 2–6 May, Nice, France.
12. Mylonas, C.C., Blaise, O., Alok, D. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Examination of the gonadotropin-releasing activities of native GnRHs and synthetic agonists in striped bass (Morone saxatilis). 20th Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, 5-9 September, Faro, Portugal.
13. Marino, G., Mandich, A., Holland, M.C.H. and C.C. Mylonas. 2000. State of the art and cultivation perspectives for the dusky grouper. Marine Species Diversification Workshop, October 2000, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
14. Mylonas C.C., Sigelaki, I., Divanach, P., Mañanos, E., Zanuy, S. and A. Afonso-Polyviou. 2002. Multiple spawning of individual European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) after repeated injections of GnRHa, and evaluation of egg quality. Aquaculture Europe 2002, 16-19 October, Trieste, Italy.
15. Mylonas, C.C., L. Anezaki, S. Zanuy, F. Piferrer and P. Divanach. 2003. Influence of temperature during larval rearing on sex differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 6-9 May, Chersonissos, Crete, Greece.
16. Mylonas, C.C., Papandroulakis, N., Smboukis, A., Papadaki, M. and P. Divanach. 2004. Induction of spawning of cultured greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) using GnRHa implants. AQUA 2004, World Aquaculture Society, 1-5 March, Hawaii, USA.
17. Mylonas, C.C., Papadaki, M., Piferrer, F. and S. Zanuy. 2004. Growth, sex differentiation and gonad and plasma levels of sex steroids in male- and female-dominant populations of European sea bass obtained through repeated size grading. 5th International Symposium of Fish Endocrinology. 4–9 September, Castellon, Spain.
18. Mylonas, C.C., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., Bridges, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, G., Fauvel, C., Vassallo-Agius, R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2005. Spawning induction of captive-reared bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa implants. World Aquaculture 2005. 8–12 May, Bali, Indonesia.
19. Guzman, J.M., Marull, E., Ramos, J., Mylonas, C.C., Olmos, V. and E. Mañanos, 2005. Hormonal induction of spawning of Senegal sole (Solea senegalensis) using sustained-release GnRHa delivery systems. X Congreso National de Acuicultura, September 2005, Gandia, Valencia, Spain.
20. Mylonas, C.C., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., Bridges, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, G., Fauvel, C., Vassallo-Agius, R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2005. Induction of ovulation and production of viable larvae of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa implants. World Aquaculture 2006, 9–13 May, Florence, Italy.
21. Blázquez, M., González, A., Papadaki, M., Mylonas, C.C., and F. Piferrer. 2006. Sex-related changes in brain and gonadal aromatase gene expression and activity during early ontogenesis and sex differentiation in the sea bass. 26th Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, 5-9 September, Manchester, United Kingdom.
22. Mylonas, C.C., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., Bridges, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, G., Fauvel, C., Vassallo-Agius, R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2006. Induction of ovulation and production of viable larvae of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa implants. Australasian Aquaculture 2006. 27-30 August, Adelaide, Australia.
23. Gordin, H. and C.C. Mylonas. 2006. Fattening bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea. Australasian Aquaculture 2006. 27-30 August, Adelaide, Australia.
24. Rosenfeld, H., Heinisch, G., Meiri, I., Gliksman, D., Corriero, A., Medina, A., Abascal, F.J., de la Serna, J.M., Vassallo-Agius, R., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., de la Gandara, F., Fauvel, C., Mylonas, C.C., Oray, I., De Metrio, G., Bridges, C.R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2007. Spawning activity of bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea: wild vs captive broodstocks. International Marine Biotechnology Conference, 10-15 March, Israel.
25. Mylonas, C.C., Bridges, C., Belmonte, A., Gordin, Η., Garcia, A., Fauvel, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, Vassallo-Agius, R. and Y. Zohar. 2007. Induction of spermiation, ovulation and spawning in Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa delivery systems. 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, June 3–8, St. Malo, France.
26. Rosenfeld, H., Heinisch, G., Meiri, I., Corriero, A., Medina, A., Vassallo-Agius, R., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., Fauvel, C., Mylonas, C.C., De Metrio, G., Bridges, C.R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2007. Reproductive activity of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in the Mediterranean Sea: wild vs captive broodstocks. 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, June 3–8, St. Malo, France.
27. Mylonas, C.C., Fostier, A. and S. Zanuy. 2008. Broodstock management and spawning induction. Aquaculture Europe 08, 15–18 September, Krakow, Poland.
28. Mylonas, C.C., Bridges, C., Belmonte, A., Gordin, Η., Garcia, A., Fauvel, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, Vassallo-Agius, R. and Y. Zohar. 2008. Induction of spermiation, ovulation and spawning in Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa delivery systems. Aquaculture Europe 08, 15–18 September, Krakow, Poland.
29. Papandroulakis, N., and C.C. Mylonas. 2008. First reproduction of captive-reared wreckfish (Polyprion americanus) using GnRHa implants. Aquaculture Europe 08, 15–18 September, Krakow, Poland.
30. De Metrio, G., Caggiano, M., Bridges, C.R., Mylonas, C.C., Deflorio, M., Santamaria, N., Pousis, C., Zupa, P., Marano, C., Spedicato, D., Bianco, G., Loparco, G., Vassallo-Agius, R., Gordin, H., and A. Corriero. 2008. Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) culture: the Italian experience. Aquaculture Europe 08, 15-18 September, Krakow, Poland
31. Mañanós Μ., Gruzmán, J.M., Ramos, J., Mylonas, C.C., Zohar, Y., Peleteiro, J.B., Chereguini, O., Duncan, N., Sarasquete, C. and A. Riaza.. 2008. Hormonal stimulation of ovulation, spermiation and spawning in cultured Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) broodstock. IV Workshop on the Cultivation of Soles, 11-13 November, Centro de Ciências do Mar (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
32. Suquet, M., Cosson, J., de la Gándara, F., Mylonas, C.C., Papadaki, M., Lallemant, S. and C. Fauvel. 2009. Sperm features of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). Second International Workshop on Biology of Fish Gametes, 9-11 September, Valencia, Spain.
33. Corriero A., De Giorgi C., Mylonas C.C., Pousis C., Santamaria N., Zupa R., Deflorio M., Vassallo-Agius R., de la Gandara F., Belmonte Rìos A., and G. De Metrio. 2010. Normal female vitellogenesis and increase in male germ cell apoptosis in captive reared bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus (L.). Aquaculture 2010, World Aquaculture Society, 1-5 March, San Diego, USA.
34. de la Gándara, F., Mylonas, C.C., Covès, D., Ortega, A, Bridges, C.R., Belmonte Ríos, A., Vassallo-Agius, R., Papandroulakis, N., Rosenfeld, H., Tandler, A., Medina, A., Demetrio, G., Corriero, A., Fauvel, C., Falcon, J., Sveinsvoll, K., Ghysen, A., Deguara, S., and H. Gordin. 2010. Seedling production of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus: the SELFDOTT project. International Symposium on the 40th Anniversary of Pacific Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture, 15-16 October, Setouchi, Kagoshima, Japan.
35. Papandroulakis, N., Ortega, A., Coves, D., Vassallo-Agius, R., Tandler, A., Stefanakis, S., Viguri, J., Vidal, M.O., Papadakis, I., De la Gándara, F., Ruelle, F., Anastasiadis, P., Mylonas, C.C., and P. Divanach. 2010. First results of the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) larval rearing in Europe in the frame of the SELF-DOTT project. Aquaculture Europe 2010, 5-9 October, Porto, Portugal.
36. De Giorgi, C., C. Pousis, R. Zupa, C.C. Mylonas, F. de la Gandara, C.R. Bridges, R. Vassallo-Agius, N. Santamaria, G. De Metrio, and A. Corriero. 2011. Comparative investigation of the vitellogenic process in wild and reared Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus (L.). Aquaculture 2011, World Aquaculture Society, 6-10 June, Natal, Brasil.
37. Berkovich, N., Corriero, A., Santamaria, N., Mylonas, C.C., Bridges, C.R., Vasallo-Agius, R., de la Gandara, F., Belmonte, A., Mislov, K., Katavic, I., Elizur, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. The neuroendocrine control of pubertal development in Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, 9-14 August, Kochi, India.
38. Mylonas, C.C., Mitrizakis, N., and I. Sigelaki. 2011. Hormonal induction of spawning in meagre (Argyrosomus regius). Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
39. de la Gándara, F., Ortega, A., Belmonte, A. and C.C. Mylonas. 2011. Spontaneous spawning of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus kept in captivity. Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
40. De Giorgi, C., C.C. Mylonas, C.R. Bridges, N. Santamaria, R. Zupa, C. Pousis, F. de la Gándara, R. Vassallo-Agius, and A. Corriero. 2011. Comparative investigation of vitellogenesis and spermatogenesis in wild and captive-reared Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus L. Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
41. Berkovich, N., Corriero, A., Santamaria, N., Mylonas, C.C., Bridges C.R., Vassallo-Aguis, R., De La Gándara, F., Belmonte, A., Mislov, K., Katavic, I., Elizur, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. Endocrine control of puberty in Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus Thynnus). Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
42. Yanowski, E., Mylonas, C.C., Corriero, A., Bridges, C.R., Vasallo-Agius, R., de la Gandara, F., Belmonte, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) leptin cloning and expression patterns during the reproductive season. Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
43. Mylonas, C.C., Mitrizakis, N., Castaldo, C.A., Cerviño, C.P., Papadaki, M. and I. Sigelaki. 2013. Hormonal induction of spawning in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) and monitoring of spawning kinetics, egg production and egg quality. 4th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 17-20 September, Albufeira, Portugal.
44. Mylonas, C.C., Fatira, E., Karkut, P., Maria Papadaki, P. and I. Sigelaki. 2014. Reproduction of hatchery-produced meagre Argyrosomus regius in captivity. Comparison between GnRHa injections and implants on spawning kinetics and reproductive performance, 10th International Symposium of Fish Reproductive Physiology, 26-30 May, Olhao, Portugal.
45. Mylonas, C.C. and R. Robles. 2014. Enhancing the European aquaculture production by removing production bottlenecks of emerging species, producing new products and accessing new markets (DIVERSIFY). Aquaculture Europe 2014, 14-17 October, San Sebastian, Spain.
46. Tsakogiannis, A., Manousaki, T., Terzoglou, V., Economaki, K., Sigelaki, I., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2014. Relative female/male participation in the spawning period and differential mortality during rearing in red porgy (Pagrus pagrus) and common Pandora (Pagellus erythrinus) inferred through microsatellite parentage assignment. Aquaculture Europe 2014, 14-17 October, San Sebastian, Spain.
47. Manousaki, T., Tsakogiannis, A., Lagnel, J., Sarropoulou, E., Xiang, J.Z., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2014. The sex-specific transcriptome of the hermaphrodite sparid sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo). Aquaculture Europe 2014, 14-17 October, San Sebastian, Spain.
48. Mylonas, C.C., Salone, S., Biglino, T., de mello, P.H., Fakriadis, I, Sigelaki, I. and N. Duncan. 2015. Optimized spawning induction protocol for meagre (Argyrosomus regius) using weekly injections of GnRHa. 5th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 7-11 September, Ancona, Italy.
49. Mylonas, C.C. and R. Robles. 2015. Update on the first reporting period of the project “DIVERISFY” (7FPKBBE-GA 603121): Exploring the biological and socio-economic potential of new/emerging candidate species for the expansions of the Eurtopean aquaculture industry, Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
50. Estevez, A., Duncan, N., Campoverde, C., Afonso, J.M., Tsigenopoulos, C., Mylonas, C.C., Robaina, L., Izquierdo, M., Papandroulakis, N., Andree, K., Roque, A., Katharios, P., Chatzifotis, C. and M.I. Tsertou. 2015. New advances in meagre Argyrosomus regius culture: results of the EU DIVERSIFY project in 2014 and 2015. Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
51. Duncan, N., Mylonas, C.C., Fakriades, I., Sullon, E.M., Ibarra-Zatarain, Z., Chiumento, M. and O. Aviles Carrillo. 2015. Induced spawning of paired meagre (Argyrosomus regius) with male rotation: an approach to produce multiple full and half-sib families for genetic breeding programs. Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
52. Papandroulakis, N., Izquierdo, M., Hernández-Cruz, M.c., Fernández-Palacios, H., Corriero, A., Jerez, S., Rodriguez, C., Secombes, C., Katharios, P., and C.C. Mylonas. 2015. Greater amberjack Seriola dumerili aquaculture advances in the frame of the DIVERSIFY PROJECT. Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
53. Norberg, B., Bergh, Ø., Erstad, B., Harboe, T., Mylonas, C.C., Patel, S., Sandlund, N., Nerland, A.H. and H. Hamre. 2015. Solving bottlenecks in commercial production of Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.: the DIVERSIFY project. Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
54. Peleteiro Alonso, J.P., Linares, F., Vilar, A., Fauvel, C., Duncan, N., Rodriguez, C., Izquierdo, M. and C.C. Mylonas. 2015. DIVERSIFY: Results from the first year of wreckfish Polyprion americanus culture. Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
55. Tsigenopoulos, C., Manousaki, T., Tsakogiannis, A., Taggart, J.B., Lagnel, J., Kristoffersen, J., Papandroulakis, N. and C.C. Mylonas. 2016. Linkage mapping in four sparidae species and comparative genomic analyses set a new baseline on sparidae aquaculture genomics. Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
56. Robles, R. and C.C. Mylonas. 2016. “Diversify”: exploring the biological and socio-economic potential of new/emerging candidate fish species for the expansion of the European aquaculture industry: major results after two years of research. Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
57. Norberg, B., Bergh, Ø., Erstad, B., Harboe, T., Mylonas, C.C., Patel, S., Sandlund, N., Nerland, A.H., and K. Hamre. 2016. Solving bottlenecks in commercial production of Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.: the DIVERSIFY project. Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
58. Álvarez-Blázquez, B., Rodríguez, J. L., Vilar, A., Mylonas, C., Papandroulakis, N., Pérez Rial, E., Lluch, N., Pazos, G. and F. Linares. 2017. Progress in the wreckfish intensive culture. New candidate species for aquaculture. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
59. Corriero, A., Mylonas, C.C., Zupa, R., Pousis, C., Fakriadis, I., Papadaki, M., De Virgilio, C., Santamaria, N., and L. Passantino. 2017. Reproductive development in wild and captive-reared greater amberjack Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810). Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
60. Ramos, S., Gonzalez, W., Dutto, G., Mylonas, C.C., Fauvel, C and N. Duncan. 2017. Gamete quality and management for in vitro fertilisation in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) to facilitate the implementation of genetic breeding programs. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
61. Fakriadis, I., Lisi, F., Sigelaki, I., Papadaki, M, Raftopoulos, A., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Spawning kinetics of greater amberjack Seriola dumerili in response to multiple GnRHa injections or implants. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
62. Fakriadis, I., Sigelaki, I., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Multiple spawning of individualized shi drum Umbrina cirrosa using repeated injections or implants of GnRHa and evaluation of egg quality. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
63. Mylonas, C.C. and R. Robles. 2017. DIVERSIFY: exploring the biological and socio-economic potential of new/emerging candidate species for the expansion of the European aquaculture industry. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
64. Mylonas, C.C., Fakriadis, I., Papandroulakis, N., Raftopoulos, A., Iakovopoulos, G., Papadaki, M. and I. Sigelaki. 2017. Broodstock management and spawning induction of greater amberjack Seriola dumerili reared in tanks and sea cages in Greece. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
65. Papadaki, M., Peleteiro, J.B., Álvarez-Blázquez, B., Rodríguez Villanueva, J.L., Linares, F., Vilar, A., Pérez Rial, E., Lluch, N., Fakriadis, I., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Description of the endocrine reproductive cycle of the wreckfish Polyprion americanus in captivity. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
66. Papadakis, I.E., Papandroulakis, N., Sfendouraki, A., Camporesi, V., Vasilakis, M., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. The effect of different stimuli on meagre Argyrosomus regius feeding behavior. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
67. Manousaki, T., Chatziplis, D., Tsakogiannis, A., Tzokas, K., Villa, J., Estevez, A., Mylonas, C.C., Duncan, N., and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2017. Construction of the first genetic linkage map in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) and identification of growth-related loci to be used in marker assisted selection programs. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
68. Sarropoulou, E., Sundaram, A.Y.M., Kaitetzidou, E., Kotoulas, G., Gilfan, G., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas C.C., and A. Magoulas. 2017. Genome and transcriptome survey in the greater amberjack Seriola dumerili. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
69. Duncan, N., Ramos, S., Gonzalez, W., Dutto, G., Mylonas, C.C. and C. Fauvel. 2017. Gamete quality and management for in vitro fertilisation in meagre Argyrosomus regius to facilitate the implementation of genetic breeding programs. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-20 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
70. Mylonas, C.C., Fakriadis, I., Papandroulakis, N., Papadaki, M. and I. Sigelaki. 2018. Broodstock management and spawning induction of greater amberjack Seriola dumerili reared in sea cages in Greece. 11th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish, 3-8 June, Manaus, Brazil.
71. Ramos, S., Gonzalez, W., Karamanlidis, D., França Nogueira, M.C., Milton, E., Mylonas, C.C. and N. Duncan. 2018. Reproductive control of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) to obtain families for genetic breeding programs. 11th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish, 3-8 June, Manaus, Brazil.
72. Papadakis, I., Papadaki, M., Sigelaki, E., Vecchiatini, C., Mitrizakis, N., and Mylonas, C.C. The development of the eye in the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) reared at three different temperatures. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
73. Fakriadis, I., Papadaki, M., and Mylonas, C.C. Spermiation enhancement of greater amberjack Seriola dumerili in response to GnRHa implants or hCG. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
74. Lancerotto, S., Fakriadis, I., Sigelaki, I. and Mylonas, C.C. Spontaneous spawning of captive greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) reared in sea cages and transferred to large tanks during the spawning season. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
75. Mylonas, C.C. MedAID special session. The temperature effects on growth, sex ratio, deformities. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
76. Roque, A., Castanheira, M.F., Toffan, A., Arechavala-López, P., Brun, E., Vilarroel, M., Gisbert, E., Mylonas, C.C., Muniesa, A., Estevez, A., Dalmau, A., and Basurco, B. Proposal for a gilthead seabream certification scheme. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
77. Corriero, A., Pousis, C., Zupa, R., De Virgilio, C., and Mylonas, C.C. Oogenesis in wild and reared greater amberjack Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810). Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.
78. Sarropoulou, E., Papadaki, M., Kaitetzidou, E., Papadakis, I., Sfakianakis, D., and Mylonas, C.C. Insights from high troughput non-coding RNA sequencing during European sea bass development reared at different temperatures. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.

Greek conferences

1. Mylonas, C.C., Georgiou, G., Stephanou, D., Atack, T., Afonso, A. and Y. Zohar. 2000. Reproductive biology and larval rearing of shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa) in Cyprus. 6th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 23-26 May, Chios, Greece.
2. Mylonas, C.C., Belmonte, A., Garcia, A., Bridges, C., Rosenfeld, H., Medina, A., Corriero, A., Demetrio, G., Fauvel, C., Vassallo-Agius, R., Zohar, Y. and H. Gordin. 2005. Control of reproductive maturation of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) using GnRHa implants and production of larvae using in vitro fertilization. 12th Panhellenic Symposium of Ichthyologists, 13–16 October, Drama, Greece.
3. Papadakis, I., Zaiss, M., Kyriakou, Y, Georgiou, G., Divanach, P. and C.C. Mylonas, 2005. Influence of two feeding protocols on the ontogenesis of the digestive system in shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa). 12th Panhellenic Symposium of Ichthyologists, 13–16 October, Drama, Greece.
4. Mylonas, C.C. and M. Papadaki. 2006. Control of reproductive maturation of bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus, Linnaeus) using GnRHa implants, and production of larvae with in vitro fertilization. 8th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 4-7 June, Thesalloniki, Greece.
5. Papadaki, M., Papadopoulou M., Sigelaki, I. and C.C. Mylonas. 2006. Egg and sperm production and quality of sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo) under captivity. 8th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 4-7 June, Thesalloniki, Greece.
6. Mitrizakis, N. and C.C. Mylonas. 2010. Induction of spawning of cultured Argyrosomus regius (Asso 1801) (meagre) using GnRHa implants. 14th Panhellenic Symposium of Ichthyologists, 6-9 May, Peraeus, Greece. pp157-160.
7. Mylonas, C.C., Papandroulakis, N., Katharios, P., Tsigenopoulos, C., Grigorakis, K., Chatzifotis, S. and I. Papadakis 2019. The DIVERSIFY project- Assessing the biological and socioeconomic potential of new/emerging fishes for the expansion of the EU aquaculture. 17th Panhellenic Conference of Ichthyologists, 31/10 – 3/11, 2019, Heraklion, Crete.
8. Mylonas, C.C., Conidis, A., Sarropoulou, E., Papadaki, M., Papadakis, I., Kotzamanis, I., Chatzifotis, S. and A. Krystallis. 2019. MedAID: Integrated Aquaculture Development (Horizon 2020). 17th Panhellenic Conference of Ichthyologists, 31/10 – 3/11, 2019, Heraklion, Crete.
9. de Mello, P., Fakriadis, I. Lanceroto, S., Tsoukali, P., Calloni, L., Kopper, S., Sarracino, R., and Mylonas, C.C. Influence of thermal manipulations during gametogenesis on reproductive maturation of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), spawning success, gamete and egg quality. 17th Panhellenic Conference of Ichthyologists, 31/10 – 3/11, 2019, Heraklion, Crete. pp 297-300.
10. Fakriadis, I., Karapanagiotis, S., Tsele, N and C.C. Mylonas 2019, Timing of GnRHa treatment application in greater amberjack Seriola dumerili, 17th Panhellenic Conference of Icthyologists, 31/10-3/11, 2019, Herakleion, Crete, pp 277-280
11. Fakriadis, I., Zanatta, E.M. and C.C. Mylonas 2019, Enhancement of spermiation in meagre Argyrosomus regius using GnRHa implants and evaluation of sperm quality using Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA), 17th Panhellenic Conference of Icthyologists, 31/10-3/11, 2019, Herakleion, Crete, pp 281-284.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Poster)

International

1. Mylonas, C.C., Hinshaw, J.M. and C.V. Sullivan. 1991. Induced ovulation of brown trout (Salmo trutta) using GnRHa and T3, and hormone-treatment effects on progeny development. 4th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 7-12 July, University of East Anglia, Norwich, U.K.
2. Mylonas, C.C., L.C. Woods, P. Thomas and Y. Zohar. 1993. Endocrine approaches for the manipulation of ovulation of captive striped bass (Morone saxatilis). XII International Congress of Comparative Endocrinology. 16-21 May, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
3. Mylonas, C.C., P. Swanson, L.C. Woods, E. Jonsson, J. Jonasson, S. Stefansson and Y. Zohar. 1993. GnRHa-induced ovulation and sperm production of striped bass, Atlantic and Pacific salmon using controlled release devices. World Aquaculture Society International Conference. 26-28 May, Torremolinos, Spain.
4. Mylonas, C.C., L.C. Woods and Y. Zohar. 1995. Induced spawning of striped bass and white bass broodstock. World Aquaculture Society International Conference. 1-5 February, San Diego, U.S.A.
5. Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1995. Preparation and evaluation of GnRHa-loaded, polymeric delivery systems for the induction of ovulation and spermiation in cultured fish. 5th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 2-8 July, Austin, Texas.
6. Vuthiphandchai, V., Stubblefield, J., Mylonas C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1996. The effects of photoperiod on gametogenesis and steroidogenesis in striped bass, Morone saxatilis. World Aquaculture Society International Conference. 29 January-2 February, Bangkok, Thailand.
7. Canario, A.V., Pavlides, M., Mylonas, C.C., Breton, B., Kentouri, M. and P. Divanach. 1997. Hormonal spawning induction of Pagrus pagrus. The European Society for Comparative Endocrinology and Physiology. Third Symposium on Research for Aquaculture: Basic and Applied Aspects. 24-27 August, Barcelona, Spain.
8. Mylonas, C.C., Blaise, O., Gothilf, Y., Stevens, C., Alok, D. and Y. Zohar. 1999. Gonadotropin-releasing activities in striped bass (Morone saxatilis) of the three native forms of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and of novel agonists. 6th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 5-9 July, Bergen, Norway.
9. Carrillo, M., Mañanos, E., Sorbera, L., Mylonas, C.C., Cuisset, B., Zohar, Y. and S. Zanuy. 1999. Effects of sustained administration of GnRHa on gonadotropin (GtH) II and gonadal steroid levels in adult male sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 6th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 5-9 July, Bergen, Norway.
10. Steven, C., Gothilf, Y., Holland, M.C., Stubblefield, J., Mylonas, C.C. and Y. Zohar. 1999. Differential expression of the three GnRH genes in wild and captive striped bass Morone saxatilis in response to natural and hormonally induced maturation. 6th International Symposium on Reproductive Physiology of Fish. 5-9 July, Bergen, Norway.
11. Mazorra de Quero, C., Shields, R., Scott, A.P., Mylonas C.C., Zohar, Y. and N. Bromage. 2000. Effects of GnRHa implants on female Atlantic halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus spawning performance. AQUA 2000, 2–6 May, Nice, France.
12. Fornies, M.A., Bayarri, M.J., Ramos, J., Mañanos, E., Carrillo, M., Mylonas, C.C., Zohar, Y. and S. Zanuy. 2000. Endocrine effects of different GnRH-delivery systems in female sea bass. 20th Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, 5-9 September, Faro, Portugal.
13. Galay-Burgos, M., Llewellyn, L., Mylonas, C. C., Canario, A. V. M., Zanuy, S. and G.E. Sweeney. 2002. Cloning of SOX genes from the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 21st Conference of European Comparative Endocrinologists, 26-30 September, Bonn, Germany.
14. Rainis, S. Mylonas, C.C., Kyriakou, Y and P. Divanach. 2002. Enhancement of spermiation in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) at the end of the reproductive season using GnRHa implants. Aquaculture Europe 2002, 16-19 October, Trieste, Italy.
15. Mylonas, C.C., L. Anezaki, P. Divanach, S. Zanuy, F. Piferrer, B. Ron, A. Peduel, I. Ben Atia, S. Gorshkov and A. Tandler. 2003. Influence of temperature and genetics on sex differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 7th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, Mie, Japan.
16. Rodriguez, L., Halm, S, Mylonas, C.C. and S. Zanuy. 2003. Gene expression of oestrogen receptors α and β during early sexual differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 7th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, Mie, Japan.
17. Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C., Maingot, E. and P. Divanach. 2004. First results of Seriola dumerili larval rearing using mesocoosms. AQUA 2004, World Aquaculture Society, 1-5 March, Hawaii, USA.
18. Mylonas, C.C., Papadakis, G., Anezaki, L., Divanach, S. Zanuy and F. Piferrer. 2004. Sex differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and influence of temperature. AQUA 2004, World Aquaculture Society, 1-5 March, Hawaii, USA.
19. Meiri, I., Heinisch, G., Kviitt, H., Ron, B., Mylonas, C.C. and H, Rosenfeld. 2004. Characterization of the GH-IGF system during development of the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 5th International Symposium of Fish Endocrinology. 4–9 September, Castellon, Spain.
20. Blàzquez, M., Gonzàlez, A., Mylonas, C.C. and F. Piferrer. 2004. Brain and gonadal aromatase activity and mRNA expression during sex differentiation in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 5th International Symposium of Fish Endocrinology. 4–9 September, Castellon, Spain.
21. Peñaranda, D.S., Fakriadis, G., Pérez, L., Mylonas C.C. and J.F. Asturiano. 2005. Comparison of European sea bass sperm extenders by evaluation of changes on the spermatozoa activity and morphology. X Congreso National de Acuicultura, September, Gandia, Valencia, Spain
22. Agulleiro, M.J., Anguis, V., Cañavate, J.P., Martinez, G, Mylonas, C.C. and J. Cerda. 2005. Induction of ovulation in the Senegal sole in captivity using different methods of administration of GnRH agonist. X Congreso National de Acuicultura, September, Gandia, Valencia, Spain
23. Desantis S., Deflorio M., Ventriglia G., Cirillo F., Mylonas C.C., Belmonte A., Garcia A., Bridges C., Gordin H., Fauvel C., Vasallo-Agius R., Medina A. and G. De Metrio. 2005. Lectin-binding pattern of developing oocytes in wild and GnRH-treated bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.). 5o Congresso Nazionale della Associazione Italian dei Morfologi Veterinari. 19-21 May, Napoli, Italy.
24. Zaiss, M.M., Papadakis, I.E., Maingot, E., Divanach, P. and C.C. Mylonas. 2006. Ontogeny of the digestive tract in shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa L.) reared using the mesocosm larval rearing system. World Aquaculture 2006. 9–13 May, Florence, Italy.
25. Sarter, K. Papadaki, M., Zanuy, S. and C. C. Mylonas. 2006. Permanent sex inversion of 1-year-old juveniles of the protogynous dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) using controlled-release 17a-methyltestosterone implants. World Aquaculture 2006. 9–13 May, Florence, Italy.
26. Corriero A., Medina, A., Mylonas, C.C., Santamaria, N., Losurdo M., Abascal F., Spedicato, D., Aprea, A., Bridges, C.R. and G. De Metrio. 2007. Effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) administration on male germ cell apoptosis in Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus thynnus L.) reared in captivity. 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, 3–8 June, St. Malo, France.
27. Fauvel, C., Suquet, M., Severe, A., Mylonas, C.C. and N. Papandroulakis. 2007. Slow release GnRHa therapy prevented atresia during vitellogenesis and induced ovulation of captive wreckfish (Polyprion americanus). 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, 3–8 June, St. Malo, France.
28. Guzman, J.M., Norberg, B., Ramos, J., Mylonas, C.C. and E. Mañanos. 2007. Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) vitellogenin: purification and development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, 3–8 June, St. Malo, France.
29. Duncan N., Estevez, A. Padros, F. Aguilera, C. Montero, F.E., Norambuena, F. Carazo, I., Carbo, R. and C.C. Mylonas. 2007. Domestication and GnRHa-induced spawning of meagre (Agyrosomus regius). 8th International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology of Fish, 3–8 June, St. Malo, France.
30. Marco-Jimenez, F., Penarada, D.S., Perez, L., Viudes-de-Castro, M.P., Mylonas, C.C., Jover, M. and J.F. Asturiano. 2007. Morphometric characterization of sharpsnout sea bream (Diplodus puntazzo) and gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) spermatozoa using computer-assisted spermatozoa analysis (ASMA). The First International Workshop on Biology of Fish Sperm, 29-31 August, Vodnany, Czech Republic.
31. Penarada, D.S., Perez, L., Fakriadis, G., Mylonas, C.C. and J.F. Asturiano. 2007. Assay of extenders for sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) sperm: motility and morphometry evaluation: Effect of cryoprotectants. The First International Workshop on Biology of Fish Sperm, 29-31 August, Vodnany, Czech Republic.
32. Panayiotidou, M., Chatzifotis, S, Papaioannou, N., Papasolomontos, S., Pavlidis, M., Negas, G. and C.C. Mylonas. 2007. Effect of dietrary lipid levels on growth, feed utilization, body composition and serum metabolites of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) juveniles. Aquaculture Europe 2007, 24-27 October, Istanbul, Turkey.
33. Mañanós E., Ferreiro, I., Bolón, D., Guzmán, J.M., Mylonas C.C. and A. Riaza. 2007. Different responses of Senegalese sole Solea senegalensis broodstock to a hormonal spawning induction therapy, depending on their wild or captive-reared origin. Aquaculture Europe 2007, 24-27 October, Istanbul, Turkey.
34. Martins R.S.T., Kuhl H., Mylonas C.C., Reinhardt, R., Power D.M. and A.V.M. Canário. 2008. Possible role of DAX1, DAX2 and SHP in sex differentiation in European sea bass. 6th International Symposium of Fish Endocrinology. 22-27 June, Calgary, Canada.
35. Papadaki, M., Fakriadis, I. and C.C. Mylonas. 2008. Sex differentiation and hermaphroditism in sharpsnout sea bream (Diplodus puntazzo) in captivity. Aquaculture 2008, 15–18 September, Krakow, Poland.
36. Sigelaki, E., I.E. Papadakis and C.C. Mylonas. 2008. Influence of rearing temperature during larval rearing on sex differentiation, skeletal development and subsequent growth in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). Aquaculture 2008, 15–18 September, Krakow, Poland.
37. Mylonas, C.C., Mitrizakis, N., Sigelaki, I. and M. Papadaki. 2011. Spawning kinetics of individual female meagre (Argyrosomus regius) after treatment with GnRHa implants. 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, 9-14 August, Kochi, India.
38. Yanowski, E., Mylonas, C.C., Corriero, A., Bridges, C.R., Vasallo-Agius, R., de la Gandara, F., Belmonte, A., Meiri-Ashkenazi, I., Gordin, H. and H. Rosenfeld. 2011. Molecular characterization and expression patterns of Atlantic Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) leptin during the reproductive season. 9th International Symposium on Fish Reproductive Physiology, 9-14 August, Kochi, India.
39. Sigelaki, I., Papadaki, M., Mitrizakis, N. and C.C. Mylonas. 2011. Reproductive cycle of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) in captivity. Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
40. R. Vassallo-Agius, C.C. Mylonas, A. Sharman, J. Negas, A. Corriero, C. Bridges, F. de la Gándara, C. Fauvel, and H. Gordin. 2011. Effect of broodstock diets on growth and chemical components of gonads of Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus (L.) reared in cages. Aquaculture Europe 2011, 19-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.
41. Fatira, E., Sigelaki, I. and C.C. Mylonas. 2013. Comparative induction of spawning success in meagre (Argyrosomus regius) using GnRHa injections or implants, and monitoring of egg quality. 4th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 17-20 September, Albufeira, Portugal.
42. Kokokiris, L., Minos, G., Mylonas C.C., Simeonidis, C., Alexandrou, M., Karidas F., and N. Monokrousos. 2013. Ovarian development and sperm quality in captive thick lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus). 4th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 17-20 September, Albufeira, Portugal.
43. Tsakogiannis, A., Manousaki, T., Terzoglou, V., Economaki, K., Sigelaki, E., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2009. Setting the basis for QTL and comparative genomics analysis in two Sparid species (Pagrus pagrus and Pagellus erythrinus): determination of the relative females/male participation in the spawning period and differential mortality in grow out. Genomics in Aquaculture (GIA 2009), 3rd International Symposium, Bodø University College, 4- 6 September, Bodø, Norway.
44. Manousaki, T., Tsakogiannis, A., Sarropoulou, E., Lagnel, J. Xiang, J., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas C.C. and C. Tsigenopoulos. 2013. Characterizing sex-specific transcriptomic signatures in the sharpsnout seabream, Diplodus puntazo. Genomics in Aquaculture (GIA 2009), 3rd International Symposium, Bodø University College, 4-6 September, Bodø, Norway.
45. Tsigenopoulos C., A. Tsakogiannis, T. Manousaki, J. Lagnel, C.C. Mylonas, N. Papandroulakis, D. Chatziplis, E. Sarropoulou and G. Kotoulas. 2013. Comparative transcriptomics and mapping in four sparid species using next-generation sequencing. Genomics in Aquaculture (GIA 2013), 3rd International Symposium, Bodø University College, 4- 6 September, Bodø, Norway.
46. Santinelli, V., Papadaki, M., Sigelaki, I. and C.C. Mylonas. 2014. Sex differentiation, hermaphroditism and evolution of sex ratio of hatchery produced sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo) broodstock during 4 years, 10th International Symposium of Fish Reproductive Physiology, 26-30 May, Olhao, Portugal.
47. Kokokiris, L., Minos, G., Mylonas, C., Simeonidis, C. and C. Nathanailides. 2014. GnRHa administration, spermiation condition and sperm quality response in thick lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus). Aquaculture Europe 2014, 14-17 October, San Sebastian, Spain.
48. Niedźwiecka, N., Pantazis, P., Mylonas, C.C. and Skorkowski, E.F. 2014. Enzyme activities in sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo) spermatozoa. Aquaculture Europe 2014, 14-17 October, San Sebastian, Spain.
49. Manousaki, T., Tsakogiannis, A., Palaiokostas, C., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C., Taggart, J.B. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2014. Genetic mapping in common pandora, Pagellus erythrinus. ΕMBO Practical Course on Genotype to Phenotype Mapping of Complex Traits, 28 July - 2 August, Hinxton Cambridge.
50. Tsakogiannis, Α., Manousaki, T., Lagnel, J., Sarropoulou, E., Xiang, J. Z., Papandroulakis, N., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2014. The sex-specific transcriptome of the hermaphrodite sparid sharpsnout seabream (Diplodus puntazzo). International Conference on Sex Determination snd Differentiation in Fishes- Genes, Environment and Behaviour, 23-24 September, Lisbon, Portugal.
51. Kokokiris, L., Mylonas C.C., Minos, G., Monokrousos, N., Nathanailides, C., Papadaki, M. and Simeonidis, C. 2015. Sperm charactertistics and adrogens in thick lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) after administration of GnRHa in the form of multiple injection or implants. 5th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 7-11 September, Ancona, Italy.
52. Kokokiris, L., Mylonas C.C., Minos, G., Rosenfeld, H., Nathanailides, C., Monokrousos, N., Papadaki, M., and C. Simeonidis. 2015. Hormonal induction of spawning and egg production in thick lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus). 5th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 7-11 September, Ancona, Italy.
53. Fontaine, P., Tsaparis, D., Economaki, K., Kyriakis, D., Darivianakis, S., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2015. Evaluation of the genetic variation in domesticated broodstocks and wild populations of pikeperch Sander lucioperca in Europe as a tool for future breeding programmes, Aquaculture Europe 2015, 20-23 October, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
54. Jerez, S., Fakriadis, I., Martin, M.V., Cejas, J.R., Misol, A., and C.C. Mylonas. 2016. Effects of repeated treatments with implants of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) on hematological and plasma biochemical parameters in F1 generation greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili). Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
55. Jerez, S., Fakriadis, I., Papadaki, M., Martin M.V., Cejas, J.R. and C.C. Mylonas. 2016. Reproduction of hatchery produced (F1 generation) greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) using gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) implants. Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
56. Tsigenopoulos, C., Tsakogiannis, A., Manousaki, T., Lagnel, J., Pavlidis, M., Sterioti, A., Papandroulakis, N. and C.C. Mylonas. 2016. Transcriptome exploration and screening for sex-biased differences in three sparids: common pandora, red porgy and common dentex. Aquaculture Europe 2016, 20-23 September, Edinburgh, Scotland.
57. Jerez, S., Fakriadis, I., Martin, M.V., Felipe, B.C., Papadaki, M., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Improvement of reproductive performance of F1 generation greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) with succesive implants of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa). Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-21 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
58. Martin, M.V., Fakriadis, I., Jerez, S., Misol, A., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Hematological and plasma biochemical parameters in F1 generation greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) during spawning induction with GnRHa delivery systems. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-21 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
59. Karamanlidis, D., Sigelaki, I., Papadaki, M., Fakriadis, I., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Evolution of sex ratio and egg production of gilthead seabream Sparus aurata over the course of five reproductive seasons. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-21 October 2017, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
60. Sigelaki, I., Nogueira França, M.C., Karamanlidis, D., Fakriadis, I., Duncan, N., and C.C. Mylonas. 2017. Effect of male rotation on induced pair spawning of meagre Argyrosomus regius. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-21 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
61. Kolios, E., Tsaparis, D., Ekonomaki, K., Fakriadis, I., Papadopoulos, V., Corriero, A., Ilgaz, S., Mylonas, C.C. and C.S. Tsigenopoulos. 2017. Population genetic structure of greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean. Aquaculture Europe 2017, 17-21 October, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
62. de Mello, Paulo H., Fakriadis, I., Tsoukali, P., Lancerotto, S., Calloni, L., Köpper S., Sarracino, R. and Mylonas, C.C. 2019. Influence of thermal manipulations during gametogenesis on reproductive maturation of meagre (Argyrosomus regius), spawning success, and gamete and egg quality. 7th International Workshop on the Biology of Fish Gametes, 2-6 September 2019, Rennes, France.
63. Bolgan, M., Pereira, B., Crucianelli, A., Vieira, M., Pousão-Ferreira, P., Mylonas, C.C., Parmentier, E., Fonseca, P.J. and Amorim, M.C.P. 2019. Soud variability in a fish species of high commercial value: geographical variation of calls in a passive acoustic monitoring perspective. XI Congress of the Portuguese Ethological Society, 9-10 October, Vairão, Portugal

64. Papadaki, M., Mandalakis, M., Anastasiou, T.I., Pouli, M., Asderis, M., Katharios, P., Papandroulakis, N., and Mylonas, C.C. Sex differentiation and early sex identification of greater amberjack Seriola dumerili reared in sea cages. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.

65. Tsigenopoulos, C.S., Papadogiannis, V., Manousaki, T., Kristoffersen, J., Tsakogiannis, A., Nousias, O., Mylonas, C.C., Chatziplis, D., Batargias, C. The first complete genome assembly for the meagre Argyrosomus regius. Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.

66. Zupa, R., Corriero, A., Pousis, C., Fakriadis, I., Papadaki, M., Passantino, L., and Mylonas, C.C. Spermatogenesis in wild and captive-reared greater amberjack Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810). Aquaculture Europe 2021, 4-7 October, Madeira, Portugal.

Greek conferences

1. Papadaki, M., Mylonas, C.C. and P. Divanach, 2003. Sex differentiation in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and correlation with sex steroid hormone levels. 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 6-9 May, Chersonissos, Crete, Greece.
2. Sigelaki, I., Mylonas, C.C. and P. Divanach, 2003. Induction of multiple spawning in the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) after treatment with GnRHa. 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 6-9 May, Chersonissos, Crete, Greece.
3. Nitadoraki, L., Mylonas, C.C., Chatziforis S., Pavlides, M. and P. Divanach, 2003. Study of growth and reproductive development in male and female populations of European sea bass during the second year of life. 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 6-9 May, Chersonissos, Crete, Greece.
4. Neophytou, M., Sfakianakis, D., Koumoundouros, G., Mylonas, C.C. and M. Kentouri. 2005. Osteological development of the vertebral column and of the fins in shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa). Annual Conference of Ichtyhyologists, 13-16 October, Drama, Greece.
5. Fakriadis, G., Sigelaki, I., Papadaki, M. and C.C. Mylonas. 2006. Induction of spermiation in shi drum (Umbrina cirrosa). 8th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 4-7 June, Thesalloniki, Greece.
6. Nikiforakis, P., Giamalaki, E., Mylonas, C.C. and M. Pavlides. 2009. Assessment of sex in European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, using ultrasound imaging. 9th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 13-16 May, Patra, Greece.
7. Stavrou V., Pavlidis M., Papadaki M., Sigelaki E. and C.C. Mylonas. 2009. Effect of sex ratio on growth and maturation in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). 9th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, 13-16 May, Patra, Greece.

Contract consulting has been provided for commercial aquaculture operations as well as research and academic institutions in Greece, Europe and worldwide. The consulting services include
(a) evaluation of broodstock reproductive condition and gamete quality,
(b) review of broodstock management practices in commercial hatcheries,
(c) production of hormonal delivery systems for the induction of spawning and improvement of sperm production, and
(d) design of experiments for the induction of reproductive maturation and spawning and evaluation of gamete and egg quality.
Consulting also included evaluation of business plans of potential aquaculture enterprises.

Organizer – International Symposium in Fish Reproductive Physiology, May 2022, Chersonissos, Crete

Scientific Program Committee, co-chair and Steering Committee, member – Aquaculture Europe 2017, The European Aquaculture Society annual international conference, 17-20 October, Dubrovnic, Croatia.

Scientific Committee, member – Biology of Aquatic Gametes conference, 7-11 September 2015, Ancona, Italy.

Scientific Program Committee and co-chair Steering Committee, member – Aquaculture Europe 2011, The European Aquaculture Society annual international conference, 18-21 October, Rhodes, Greece.

Advisory Committee (Member) on "The Use of Exotic and non-Native Species in Aquaculture” 108689/22-3-2010 and 1333/153983/8.11.2018 Decisions of the Director General, Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Development, Greece. 2010- to date

Expert Contributor – European Food Safety Organization (EFSA). Working group on Stunning and Killing of Tuna. 2008-2009, Parma, Italy.

Expert Contributor – REPROFISH (EU 6th FP; SSA-2006-044224). A fish reproduction information dissemination project, to gather scientists and the aquaculture industry to identify and extract the most important results of past and current research programmes, and to prepare a review book and plan future actions. 9–10 June, 2007, Rennes, France.

Program Committee, Member – Aquaculture Europe 2007, The European Aquaculture Society annual international conference, 24-27 October, Istanbul, Turkey.

Co-organizer – Special session on tuna biology and culture at the World Aquaculture Congress 2005, 7-12 May, Bali, Indonesia (with Dr. Francesca Ottolenghi).

National Expert Representative – Expert consultation in EU-DG Fisheries on “Introductions, Transfers and Containment of Aquatic Organisms in Aquaculture”, after invitation of Dr. Richard Bates, Environment & Health Unit, Fisheries Directorate General, European Commission, Brussels, 2 December, 2003.

Co-organizer - First International Symposium on the Domestication of the bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), Cartagena, Spain, 3-8 February, 2002.

Co-organizer - Special session on Mediterranean Aquaculture Sustainability at the international conference AQUA 2000, Nice, France, 2-6 May, 2000 (with Dr. Dennis Lacroix).