Medical student earn distinctions at Pantheo Annual Congress 2026
The event brought together eye care professionals from Cyprus and abroad to discuss current developments in ophthalmology and to share clinical knowledge and perspectives.
Vet School joins research project on regenerative agriculture in Norway
The School of Veterinary Medicine is participating in a newly funded research project in collaboration with veterinary partners in Norway.
Medical School launches public health lecture series at UNIC Athens
The Medical School recently launched a new Public Health lecture series at UNIC Athens, in collaboration with the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli. The series forms part of the Medical School's ongoing effort to bridge the gap between academia, healthcare professionals, and the public, while encouraging informed discussion on prevention, early diagnosis and advances in modern treatment.
Medical students publish research in Cyprus Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine
These publications highlight the strong engagement of medical students in clinical research during their placements. Such achievements reflect an ongoing commitment to integrating research with clinical training and improving patient care through evidence-based practice.
Medical students promote youth health through presentations at The Senior School
The session explored the differences between positive and negative stress, and how stress can affect individuals and manifest differently across genders.
Medical student presents HIV prevention research at ESCMID Global in Munich
While nearly half of the participants presented within the optimal 24-hour window, the study identified critical ‘missed opportunities’ for long-term prevention. Specifically, although 72.9% were willing to attend regular sexual health clinics, only 52.3% were willing to use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and 13.1% had never previously been tested for HIV.
Two referrals from Meniko visit show why Mobile Clinic screenings count
The Medical School’s Mobile Clinic visit to Meniko village on Sunday, 29 March 2026, underlined the life-saving value of community-based screening, with two residents identified as requiring further medical attention, including one who was advised to seek urgent care.
From Nicosia to Athens: Tropical Medicine lectures draw strong interest across both campuses
The Medical School recently had the pleasure of hosting two lectures on Tropical Medicine by Rev. Archimandrite Anastasios Poyiadjis, Honorary Professor of Tropical Medicine at the Medical School, first in Nicosia on 26 March and then in Athens on 31 March, bringing together students and faculty across both campuses.
Med school research calls for a rethink of routine prenatal screening
In the paper, Dr Nakou argues that the routine offering of prenatal screening may inadvertently undermine genuine autonomous decision-making. She suggests that, rather than routinely offering tests such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), healthcare systems should first provide high-quality counselling, enabling women to reflect on their values and preferences before deciding whether to undergo testing.
Vet student co-authors research publication
Fourth-year veterinary student Sotiris Chrysanthopoulos has co-authored a scientific article published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences, in collaboration with Dr Konstantinos V. Arsenopoulos, Associate Professor of Cattle and Herd Medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr Elias Papadopoulos of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Medical School brings nutrition and exercise education to high school students
The Medical School visited The English School this morning to deliver an educational presentation titled ‘Nutrition & Exercise 101’ to high school students.
UNIC Health celebrates student innovation at the 2026 Student Research Conference
Organised by the Medical and Veterinary School Student Societies, with the support of the UNIC Health research team, the conference reflects UNIC Health’s ongoing commitment to fostering a strong research culture. It provides students with the opportunity to present their work to peers and faculty through oral and e-poster presentations.
Interprofessional Learning (IPL) in action: Medical and Nursing students collaborate on a complex case
Interprofessional Learning (IPL) in action: Medical and Nursing students collaborate on a complex case In line with the University’s interdisciplinary learning approach, an innovative Interprofessional Learning (IPL) activity was held last Monday at the initiative [...]
Student-led conference returns to Medical School for 3rd year
The annual Student-Led Conference has become part of student life at the Medical School, offering an opportunity for students and healthcare professionals to come together over the course of a day. This year’s theme reflected the conference’s focus on linking core medical principles with practical skills and current approaches in healthcare.
Guest lecture at UNIC Athens highlights journey of blood from donor to patient
Her presentation focused on the Blood Transfusion Chain, detailing the complex journey blood makes from donor to patient. She described each stage of the process - collection, testing, processing, storage, distribution, and administration - highlighting the processes that guarantee safe and effective transfusions.
UNIC researchers contribute to new publication on brain-heart biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease
The review focuses on the combined use of EEG and heart rate variability as an integrated biomarker framework for Alzheimer’s disease, with findings suggesting that brain-heart coupling may offer improved sensitivity in identifying early cognitive decline.
Vet faculty members appointed to government committee on foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Clinical Assistant Professors of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Kyriakos Spanoudes (L) and Georgios Nikolaou (R), have been appointed to the Scientific Committee on foot-and-mouth disease recently established by the Minister of Agriculture.
Medical students and faculty publish review on classification of tumors of the pituitary gland
Medical students of the graduate-entry programme, Nirmal Pandit, Yahya Wehbeh, and Omar Itani, under the supervision of Professor Dimitrios N. Kanakis, have recently published a paper in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Mobile clinic delivers free health checks in Mitsero
The visit was organised in collaboration with the local Neighbourhood Social Worker programme, whose support was instrumental in facilitating contact with the community and coordinating the activity.
MD students and faculty publish review on TBI/CTE and Alzheimer’s disease
Fourth-year MD students Aikaterini Katramadou and Eva Sonja Bender have co authored a review article on traumatic brain injury (TBI)/chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's disease, under the supervision of Professor Dimitrios N. Kanakis.
Medical School faculty edits new book on ethics of artificial wombs
Medical School faculty edits new book on ethics of artificial wombs Dr Panayiota Nakou, Lecturer in Medical Ethics at the University of Nicosia Medical School, is the editor, alongside Professor Rebecca Bennett, of the [...]
Gut microbes and brain cancer: new insights from UNIC researchers
The authors summarise current evidence on the gut–brain axis, describing how intestinal microorganisms and their metabolites affect immune regulation, inflammatory pathways, and the tumour microenvironment in glioblastoma. They discuss how changes in gut microbiota composition (dysbiosis) may contribute to the disease’s highly immunosuppressive environment and resistance to treatment.
