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Connecting minds - the Cyprus Neuroscience Society promotes education, and knowledge exchange among (neuro)scientists, clinicians, students and the general public.

30/11/2025

The Cyprus Neuroscience Society announces the 4th Research Seminar: “Building the Brain: One Stem Cell at a Time”

👩‍🔬Guest Speaker:
Dr. Maria A. Tsiarli, MSc, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brown University, United States of America
Chair of the Research and Higher Education Committee of the Cyprus Biological Society

🗓️Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025

🕕Time: 17:00 EET

📍Location: Amphitheatre LRC 014, Learning Resource Centre UCY Library “Stelios Ioannou”, University of Cyprus, Nicosia

Hosted by the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, University of Cyprus, this seminar will delve into how neural stem cells build the brain; one cell at a time. Dr. Tsiarli will discuss the complex transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms that guide neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation, and how these developmental programs can be co-opted in diseases such as glioblastoma.

Attendance is free, and the event is open to all interested participants.
Remote participation will be available via Microsoft Team

31/10/2025

Announcing the 3rd C.N.S. Research Seminar: “From breathing to schizophrenia: the role of distant oscillatory synchrony in health and disease”

🗣️ Guest Speaker: Dr. Vassilios Kafetzopoulos, MD, Ph.D. Lecturer of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Cyprus

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

🕛 Time: 19:30 EEST

📍Location: Amphitheatre SEKII B115, Shacolas Educational Centre for Clinical Medicine, University of Cyprus, Nicosia

Hosted by the Medical School of the University of Cyprus, this seminar will explore how oscillatory synchrony across distant brain regions contributes to both normal function and the pathophysiology of disorders such as schizophrenia.

Attendance is free, and all interested participants are welcome! Remote participation will be available via Microsoft Teams. #

Tap or paste the following link in a browser to join:

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20/06/2025

The Cyprus Neuroscience Society (C.N.S.) hosted its second research seminar on June 17th, 2025, at the Cyprus University of Technology in Limassol, welcoming attendees in person and online. The featured speaker, Dr. Phivos Phylactou, delivered an engaging talk titled “The Eyes Are the Window to Brain Excitability,” presenting compelling evidence on how pupil size can be used as a novel proxy for brain excitability.

Dr. Phylactou is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying working memory and cognitive processes. Currently he is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Western University (Canada), he will soon begin a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research combines non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS), functional neuroimaging, and eye-tracking to explore the complex interplay between brain function and behavior.

In his presentation, Dr. Phylactou showcased a series of experiments demonstrating that pupil size dilation—measured through pupillometry—can reliably reflect changes in cortical excitability (CE), an index typically derived from motor system-based responses to TMS. This innovative approach addresses a critical limitation in brain stimulation research: the exclusion of individuals with damage along the corticospinal pathway. His findings offer a powerful, non-motor method for assessing brain excitability, opening new doors for more inclusive and targeted neuromodulation therapies.

We thank Dr. Phylactou for his thought-provoking presentation and all participants who contributed to the lively discussion that followed. The Cyprus Neuroscience Society remains committed to fostering collaboration and advancing neuroscience across the island and internationally.

Stay tuned for more events in our 2025 seminar series. For inquiries about membership or presenting at a future seminar, please contact us at [email protected].
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27/05/2025

Announcing the 2nd CNS. Research Seminar: “The eyes are the window to brain excitability”. This event continues our society’s mission to support and promote early-career neuroscience investigators working on pioneering research.

🗣️ Guest Speaker: Dr. Phivos Phylactou, Postdoctoral Researcher at Western University & Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, University of Nevada, Reno

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

🕛 Time: 10:30 EEST

📍Location: Rehabilitation Clinic, 1st floor, Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), Limassol.

Dr. Phivos Phylactou will present research on how eye-based measurements can reveal key mechanisms underlying brain excitability. This work represents a promising direction for understanding brain function and dysfunction!

Attendance is free! The event is open to all interested participants, and remote attendance will be available via Microsoft Teams.

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

25/04/2025

The Cyprus Neuroscience Society (C.N.S.) welcomed Dr. Adonis Yiannakas for our first research seminar!

Dr. Yiannakas, lecturer at European University Cyprus and Research Committee Chair, presented his pioneering neuroimmunology research.
His work spans from metabolic regulation studies to developing tools for brain circuit manipulation and endocannabinoid transport mechanisms with applications for neuropsychiatric disorders.

This successful event marks the first of many scientific gatherings planned by C.N.S. as we work to advance neuroscience research in Cyprus. 🧠💡

Interested in joining or presenting?
Contact: [email protected]

16/04/2025

🐣 Happy Easter from the Cyprus Neuroscience Society! 🐣
As we celebrate this season of renewal and hope, we wish you and your loved ones peace, joy, and meaningful moments.
May this Easter bring new energy, fresh ideas, and continued inspiration in all your endeavours — both scientific and personal.
Καλό Πάσχα! 🕊️

08/04/2025

Welcome to the Cyprus Neuroscience Society (C.N.S.) page!

We are a non-profit scientific organization founded in 2024, dedicated to advancing neuroscience research and education in Cyprus and beyond. Our mission is to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and provide a vibrant platform for neuroscientists, clinicians, students, and enthusiasts to connect and grow together.

As neuroscience continues to shape our understanding of the brain and transform fields like medicine, psychology, and AI, Cyprus is proudly emerging as a dynamic hub of research and discovery. Through events, educational initiatives, and support for groundbreaking research, we aim to empower the neuroscience community and inspire future breakthroughs.

Stay connected with us here for updates, events, and opportunities to get involved. Let’s advance the science of the brain—together!

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