Our Research Mission

We are committed to systematically foster original research in the basic, clinical, epidemiological, social and behavioural sciences with the aim to improve the health of the population. The Medical School espouses the holistic concept of One Health which emphasizes the relationship between the health of humans and animals within a healthy, sustainable environment.

Our Research Vision

Excellence in research, Ethical conduct in research, Social Responsibility, Professionalism, Equality and Diversity, Health equity, Collaboration and respectfulness of community. The Medical School aspires to be a center of excellence for multidisciplinary health research at national and international levels, for the benefits of students, faculty and the community.

Our Research Core Values

• Create a collaborative culture for research
• Promote research productivity within the School
• Enhance the research infrastructure
• Compete for necessary funds for research
• Offer attractive and progressive scientific careers
• Increase number of students in research
• Improve scientific impact, clinical evidence and patient care

The Medical School espouses the holistic concept of One Health which emphasizes the relationship between the health of humans and animals within a healthy, sustainable environment and promotes the conduct of clinical, epidemiological, basic science and social science research. The Research Priorities are set by the Heads of Department and Heads of Research teams in association with the Medical School Research Committee. Multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental research is highly encouraged within the School and research projects are encouraged between more than one Research Priority Area and across the two Departments as well as in collaboration with the UNIC School of Veterinary Medicine and/or other Schools. Figure 1 provides an overview of the Research Priority Areas of the two Departments.

The Research Priority Areas of the Department of Basic and Clinical Sciences are as follows:

1. Brain Health and Disease
2. Cancer Biology and Oncology
3. Regenerative Medicine and Genetics
4. Infectious Diseases
5. Medical Education, Clinical Communication and Health Psychology
6. Medical Physics and Emerging Technologies

The Research Priority Areas of the Department of Primary Care and Population Health are as follows:

1. Chronic Disease Epidemiology
2. Infectious Disease Epidemiology
3. Environmental Health
4. Biostatistics and Research Methodology
5. Public Health Policy
6. Clinical and Primary Care Research

Faculty are strongly encouraged to review the Medical School Research Strategy document and be informed about the policy statement on scientific integrity in research at the University of Nicosia Medical School; both documents can be accessed via your Moodle.

Figure 1. The Research Priority Areas of the UNIC Medical School