Medical student presents HIV prevention research at ESCMID Global in Munich Maria Antonia Kalatta, an MD Year 4 student recently presented a research poster at ESCMID Global, the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, in Munich, Germany. The study examines the demographic, behavioural, and clinical profiles of individuals seeking Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in [...]
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. Led by Dr Panayiotis [...]
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, [...]
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: [...]
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. The presentation was part of a series of initiatives organised by the Mobile Clinic club, which aims to raise public [...]
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 [...]
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 of Dr Danny Alon Ellenbogen, Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical School and Dr [...]
Student-led conference returns to Medical School for 3rd year Fourth-year medical students Chirayu Singhvi, Maryam Ejaz and Sasani Njapha led the organisation of the 3rd Student-Led Conference at the University of Nicosia Medical School. Titled 'Where Tradition Meets Innovation', the conference brought together students from nine different student societies and clubs, as well as healthcare [...]
Guest lecture at UNIC Athens highlights journey of blood from donor to patient Marianna Politou, Professor of Haematology–Transfusion Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Head of the Haematology Laboratory-Blood Bank at Aretaieio Hospital, delivered an engaging lecture on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at UNIC Athens. Her presentation focused on the [...]
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 [...]
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. The article reviews WHO’s latest classification [...]
Mobile clinic delivers free health checks in Mitsero On Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Mobile Clinic carried out a community outreach visit to Mitsero village in the Nicosia district, as part of its ongoing commitment to preventive care and community engagement. Between 10:00 and 13:00, 19 medical students participated in the activity, providing [...]
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 [...]
Medical Students showcase clinical skills and cases at Paphos General Hospital On Friday, 13 February 2026, UNIC medical students at Paphos General Hospital (PGH) organised the third annual, multi-thematic clinical conference, bringing together senior students for a day of knowledge sharing and hands-on skill development. Held in the hospital amphitheatre under the supervision of [...]
More than a mobile clinic: empowering future doctors & protecting our community Last Wednesday, 11 February, the UNIC campus was about more than lectures - it was about looking out for one another. The Medical School's Mobile Clinic teamed up with UNIC’s Department of Student Affairs and the AIDS Solidarity Movement (Cy Checkpoint), to [...]
MD Graduates and Faculty define great teaching in Cyprus and Sweden Cross-cultural study published in BMC Medical Education Recent MD graduates from the University of Nicosia and Örebro University, together with faculty from both medical schools, have co-authored a cross-border study published in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Medical Education. The author team includes UNIC [...]
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 Medical School involved in Harvard-Cyprus Environmental Health projects Souzana Achilleos, Assistant Professor and MPH Programme Coordinator at UNIC Medical School, participated in the 4th Scientific Symposium on Emerging Climatic and Environmental Health Risks, held on 19–20 January 2026 at the Hellenic Mediterranean University and co hosted with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of [...]
Professor Andreas Charalambous elected Chair of the Council of CYQAA The 130th meeting of the Council of the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) marked the first session of the newly appointed Council, following its appointment by the Council of Ministers for the term 23 January 2026 – 22 [...]
