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Medical students contribute to depression treatment research
Medical students contribute to depression treatment research Two fourth-year graduate-entry medical students, Diana Saabneh and Ali Azam Ali Zaher, have co-authored a case study on combined treatments for treatment-resistant [...]
UNIC team wins funding to combat waterborne and foodborne parasites
UNIC team wins funding to combat waterborne and foodborne parasites The research initiative CLEAR (Cryptosporidium species and Giardia duodenalis in Cyprus' Leafy Greens and Water Resources) has recently secured [...]
UNIC research reveals strong link between chronic stress and cancer risk
UNIC research reveals strong link between chronic stress and cancer risk A recent study led by Professor Vered Aharonson, Programme Lead for Digital Healthcare at UNIC Medical School, and [...]
Oxford/UNIC-led study develops breakthrough models to predict blood pressure medication side effects
Oxford/UNIC-led study develops breakthrough models to predict blood pressure medication side effects A study led by Constantinos Koshiaris, Assistant Professor of Medical Statistics at the Medical School and James [...]
Medical School Faculty and Students publish meta-analysis on heart surgery risks
Medical School Faculty and Students publish meta-analysis on heart surgery risks A meta-analysis led by Clinical Assistant Professor George Bazoukis has found that patients with atrial fibrillation face a [...]
UNIC-led study finds diarrhoea-causing parasite in Cyprus dairy cattle
UNIC-led study finds diarrhoea-causing parasite in Cyprus dairy cattle Research highlights need for further study to assess public health significance A collaborative study by Dr Daphne Mavrides and Dr [...]
Study explores non-invasive cancer treatment for dogs and cats
Study explores non-invasive cancer treatment for dogs and cats A pilot study co-authored by UNIC’s School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor Kyriakos Spanoudes has tested focused ultrasound (FUS) [...]
UNIC Health Student Research Conference 2025
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) hosted the UNIC Health Student Research Conference on 12 March 2025. The event was organised by the Medical School Student Society and the Medical Students Research Society, in collaboration with students of the School of Veterinary Medicine and faculty of UNIC Health.
Zebrafish research facility launched
UNIC Health is announcing the establishment of a research facility on campus dedicated to research and education. The facility is designed to house zebrafish (Danio rerio), a small fresh water fish named for its striped pattern.
Breath IN Symposium 2024: Advancing Knowledge on Indoor Air Quality and Well-being
The first Breath IN Symposium, which took place between 15 and 16 May 2024 at the University of Nicosia, brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in indoor air quality and its impact on human health and well-being.












