Cyprus sets sights on the forefront of medical research

A new research center focusing on fighting cancer was inaugurated at the campus of the University of Cyprus earlier this week, aiming to bring together leading scientists working across different areas of biology and medical sciences to develop an internationally competitive program of research on cancer.

The Cyprus Cancer Research Institute (CCRI) will be an important tool in the fight against cancer, hosting teams of scientists, doctors and nurses engaged in research and care for cancer patients. It is a collaboration between the University of Cyprus, the Karaiskakio Foundation, and the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center.

The CCRI's state-of-the-art Nicola David-Pinedo Building, made possible thanks to the donation of George and Kaity David from their namesake foundation in memory of their daughter Nicola, who passed away from cancer in 2016. The facilities of the...