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Institute Of Neurology And Genetics Cyprus Inaugurates Landmark Research Facility

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics inaugurated a new research building, its largest infrastructure project to date. The facility expands capacity for biomedical research and education.

The project was funded by the European Investment Bank and the Republic of Cyprus. This structure marks the first use of such financing for a research project in the country.

Official Inauguration Signals A New Era In Innovation

Opening marks the expansion of research infrastructure in Cyprus. The institute aims to increase capacity in biomedical and genetic research. The facility supports laboratory work, education and collaboration. Expansion aligns with national efforts to develop research capabilities.

Strategic Investment In Cutting-Edge Research

Funded jointly by the European Investment Bank and the Republic of Cyprus, the project marks the nation’s first research initiative to secure such financial backing. This investment underscores the country’s commitment to elevating scientific exploration and fostering global competitiveness in health research.

World-Class Facilities Designed For Excellence

The new facility spans approximately 11,000 square meters, purposefully designed to accommodate pioneering research teams working on critical health issues. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced technological tools, and modern educational spaces, the building has been constructed to meet international standards akin to leading research centers around the globe.

Enhanced Research And Collaborative Opportunities

The upgraded infrastructure is set to bolster the Institute’s research output significantly. With improved facilities, the building is expected to cultivate critical partnerships and attract a growing number of postgraduate students, ensuring that the benefits of increased research capacity positively impact patients and the broader public.

Leadership Perspective And Future Impact

Professor Leonidas Fylaktou, the General Executive and Medical Director of INGK, expressed his pride in the project. “The official inauguration of our new building fills us with immense pride and joy,” he stated. “This landmark project not only sets the stage for accelerated research but also lays the groundwork for tangible benefits to patients and citizens alike.”

A Beacon Of Biomedical Innovation

The institute continues to position itself as a research center in Cyprus and the region. New facility adds to existing infrastructure and capabilities. Future impact will depend on research output and partnerships. Development reflects continued investment in biomedical research.

Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.

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