Ilianna Bakalopoulou is a graduate of the Department of Chemistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, and Electrochemistry. She holds a master's degree in "Food and Beverage Law" from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

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As a clinical chemist, she has worked in numerous diagnostic centers, focusing on the analysis of biological samples, providing high-level services in clinical testing. She has also trained colleagues in proper laboratory procedure management and adherence to quality standards.

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In recent years, she has been working as a consultant in the food and beverage sector, offering guidance to industry companies on safety and quality issues, as well as providing information about the requirements of quality standards.