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 [...]
Mobile clinic brings ECGs to remote Paphos village The Medical School’s Mobile Clinic visited the Paphos village of Pano Arodes on Sunday, 1 February 2026, where 15 students provided electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as blood pressure and BMI screenings, to 30 local residents. Under the guidance of Professor Joseph Moutiris, the students had [...]
Mobile clinic brings ECGs to remote Paphos village The Medical School’s Mobile Clinic visited the Paphos village of Pano Arodes on Sunday, 1 February 2026, where 15 students provided electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as blood pressure and BMI screenings, to 30 local residents. Under the guidance of Professor Joseph Moutiris, the students had [...]
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 [...]
‘Research Talks’ Series at UNIC Athens concludes The Medical School’s first Research Talks series at UNIC Athens concluded successfully this week, offering attendees a chance to explore the research interests and ongoing work of faculty members. Held over two days, on 16 and 20 January, the series featured presentations by the following faculty members: [...]
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 [...]
Νέο εξ αποστάσεως Διαπανεπιστημιακό Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα στην Οικογενειακή Ιατρική Η Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας και το Τμήμα Ιατρικής του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών προσφέρουν από κοινού το εξ αποστάσεως Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών (Master of Science) στην Οικογενειακή Ιατρική, το οποίο απευθύνεται σε ιατρούς της Πρωτοβάθμιας Φροντίδας Υγείας. Με διάρκεια τριών εξαμήνων (1,5 έτους, 90 ECTS), [...]
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 [...]
