Medical students publish research in Cyprus Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine Nine medical students undertaking placements at Paphos General Hospital have recently published work in the Cyprus Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, the official journal of the Cyprus Society of Cardiology, under the supervision of Clinical Professor Joseph Moutiris. Fifth-year students Petronella J Van Heerden and [...]
The Department of Primary Care and Population Health at the University of Nicosia Medical School is organising the 4th Pancyprian Family Medicine Conference in Cyprus, aiming to support the strengthening of evidence-based clinical practice in Primary Health Care. The conference is addressed to all Personal and Family Doctors practising in Cyprus. In an ever-evolving [...]
Med school research calls for a rethink of routine prenatal screening Dr Panagiota Nakou, Lecturer in Medical Ethics at the Medical School, has recently published a new article in Clinical Ethics, a quarterly peer-reviewed journal published by Sage Publications. Her article, titled ‘Empowering women’s choice in the new era of non-invasive prenatal testing methods: [...]
UNIC Health celebrates student innovation at the 2026 Student Research Conference The 2026 UNIC Health Student Research Conference was successfully held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, at the Nicosia campus, bringing together students and faculty in a celebration of research, innovation, and academic engagement. Organised by the Medical and Veterinary School Student Societies, with [...]
UNIC researchers contribute to new publication on brain-heart biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease The University of Nicosia is pleased to announce a new peer-reviewed publication on a promising approach to Alzheimer’s disease research that examines how brain activity and heart function can be studied together to support earlier detection and monitoring. The review focuses on [...]
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. The paper, titled 'From Traumatic Brain Injury to Alzheimer’s [...]
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 recently published book, Science Fiction and the Ethics of Artificial Wombs: Reproductive Futures, by Evie Kendal, Bioethicist and Senior Lecturer [...]
Gut microbes and brain cancer: new insights from UNIC researchers A research team from the UNIC Medical School has published a review article in Neuro-Oncology Advances examining how the gut microbiota may influence the development and treatment of glioblastoma, the most aggressive primary brain tumour in adults. The article, titled ‘From the gut to [...]
Mapping tick-borne diseases in Greece: UNIC Professor leads major review Comprehensive review of tick-borne pathogens and associated diseases across Greece Tick borne diseases are on the rise across Europe, and Greece is one of the countries where climate and landscape make ticks an increasing concern for both humans and animals. A major review article [...]
Medical School joins new Erasmus+ project focusing on sustainable clinical trials UNIC Medical School partners to promote greener and more sustainable research practices. UNIC’s Medical School is taking part in a new Erasmus+ project titled GREEN-TRIALS, which aims to develop an online, open-access curriculum focused on sustainable clinical trial design. The GREEN-TRIALS project aims [...]
UNIC neurologist contributes to new guideline on asymptomatic hyperCKaemia Professor of Neurology at UNIC Medical School, Theodoros Kyriakides, has co authored a new clinical guideline published in the European Journal of Neurology, the official journal of the European Academy of Neurology. The guideline provides structured, evidence based recommendations to support clinicians and researchers in [...]
UNIC study identifies key gene behind early embryonic cell development A study co-authored by Annita Achilleos, Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology and Developmental Genetics at the Medical School, was recently published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Communications. The study, titled ‘NR6A1 is essential for neural crest cell specification, formation and survival’ explores the [...]
New book on brain tumour diagnosis Dimitrios Kanakis, Professor of Pathology at the Medical School, is the editor of a new book by MDPI. Titled ‘Establishment of State-of-the-Art Methods/Techniques and Identification of Novel Biomarkers in Brain Tumour Diagnosis’, the book presents recent advancements and breakthroughs in brain tumour diagnosis. The volume comprises 14 scholarly [...]
UNIC review highlights promise of novel psychiatric drug zalsupindole A review led by Year 2 graduate entry medical student Miguel Salfiti, with the support of Dr George Mikellides, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UNIC's Medical School and Dr Marios Kyriazis, Scientific Director of the National Gerontology Centre, was recently published in the peer-reviewed [...]
Study warns climate change fuels tick-borne threats to Mediterranean livestock A recent scientific review by Panagiotis Karanis, Professor of Anatomy at the UNIC Medical School, in collaboration with researchers from Greece and Turkey, highlights how climate change is creating compounded challenges for livestock systems in the Mediterranean. The study shows that climatic pressures [...]
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 funding under the Thalia 2021–2027 Social Cohesion Programme, which is co-funded by the European Union through the Research and Innovation Foundation. Led by Principal Investigator [...]
UNIC Health website launches The University recently launched the UNIC Health website, a comprehensive platform that brings together the Medical School, the School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Life and Health Sciences, the UNIC Medical Centre, and our partner hospitals under a single digital umbrella. The new website reflects the University’s commitment to [...]
Professor Adonis Ioannides re-elected Dean of Medical School In November 2025, Professor Adonis Ioannides was re-elected unopposed as Dean of the UNIC Medical School, a position he has held since 2022. Professor Ioannides earned his MBChB with honours from the University of Manchester and subsequently received a PhD in Developmental Biology from University College [...]
A fond farewell to two academic leaders This past year, UNIC Health celebrated the retirement of two outstanding academics, Professor Peter McCrorie and Professor Peter Karayiannis. Their dedication and influence have left a lasting mark on our Medical and Veterinary Schools and the wider medical community. To honour their many contributions, both were [...]
Faculty research projects drive innovation forward UNIC Health faculty participates in a number of internally and externally funded projects, that help advance research and innovation: ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS ‘Enhancing Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) management for HIV populations through Implementation research, evidence-based interventions, and integration of NCD care in LMIC contexts with a focus on [...]
Faculty and students engage communities through healthcare initiatives UNIC Health organised numerous seminars, conferences, and educational initiatives throughout the year to support local and regional communities. With the support of the communities of Dhekelia (Xylofagou, Ormidia, Xylotymbou), the School organised a series of lectures, during the winter and spring months of 2025, on health [...]
