On December 5, 2024, Stilian Antonarakis, an esteemed Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Geneva, was elected as a regular member of the Academy of Athens. Born in Athens in 1951, Antonarakis has significantly advanced the field of clinical genetics, contributing to the understanding of genetic disorders. He has received numerous prestigious awards for his work, including the William Allan Award, and played a key role in establishing March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day.