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 [...]
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 P. Sheppard, Professor of Applied Health Data Science at the University of Oxford, has developed new models to predict serious side effects from antihypertensive medication. [...]
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 significantly higher risk of death when undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study features the research contributions of fourth-year graduate-entry MD students Leigh Cohen [...]
Study investigates effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in dementia A recently published review led by George Mikellides, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical School, investigates how the method of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can contribute to improving cognitive function and quality of life in people with dementia. The review, which was [...]
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of Medical Education for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2024-P5: Written versus oral peer-to-peer feedback during clinical communication skills in undergraduate medical education’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers the degree PhD in Medical Sciences. The degree is awarded to [...]
Scholarship for the PhD in Medical Sciences in the field of One Health for the PhD Research Project ‘PHD-2024-P2: Application of Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics in Understanding Microbial Interactions with Food Components to Limit Foodborne Outbreaks’ The PhD in Medical Sciences: The University of Nicosia Medical School offers a PhD in Medical Sciences. [...]
11 August 2025 On 2 and 3 July, the University of Nicosia Medical School hosted the kick-off meeting for HIVE, a €4 million Horizon Europe research project coordinated by UNIC and involving 15 international partners. The initiative, officially titled 'Enhancing Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) management for HIV populations through Implementation research, evidence-based interventions, and [...]
4 August 2025 The University of Nicosia Medical School has secured a €119,756 grant from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation for a project investigating virtual patients in pre-clinical pharmacology education. The 'PharmaViP' project will run from May 2025 to April 2027. Dr Soulla Nicolaou, project coordinator, will lead the research team comprising Prof [...]
13 June 2025 The Medical School recently hosted the inaugural meeting of the €400,000 Erasmus+ funded Virtual Realities in Medical Education (ViR-MEd) project, which will employ virtual reality in clinical training. Representatives from two European partner institutions attended the launch. The Medical School team comprises Dr Achilleas Pavlou as the primary investigator, working with [...]
May 2025 The University of Nicosia Medical School hosted a training course as part of the IDEALiTER Erasmus+ project from 9 to 11 May. The programme brought together experts from across Europe to advance education in infectious diseases. Specialists from Belgium, France, Portugal, Greece, and Cyprus contributed to the training, including Professors Pierre Van [...]
A study involving Dr Konstantinos Voskarides from UNIC Health has identified connections between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus. The research, published in 'Rheumatology Oxford', shows that more than 11% of lupus patients have PTSD, with women being more affected. The findings indicate that early PTSD treatment [...]
26 March 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. The conference provided a [...]
January 2025 The University of Nicosia Medical School is participating in the pioneering Research in Europe and Diversity Inclusion (READI) project. READI is a significant initiative aimed at transforming clinical research throughout Europe. This collaborative effort brings together 73 organizations from 18 countries, supported by €66.8 million in funding from the Innovative Health Initiative [...]
