23rd December 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the Behavioral Science in Health – BSiH Lab reflects on a year defined by scientific excellence, strong European engagement, meaningful capacity building, and a growing international footprint. Across research, education, policy, and practice, our work this year has been driven by our people, students, early-career researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and partners that have been working together to improve health through behavioural science.
People, Mentorship, and Capacity Building
Supporting early-career researchers and students remained a core priority for the BSiH Lab in 2025. During 2025 we welcomed two postdoctoral researchers who are currently working towards the labs’ activities:
Dr Veronica Hadjipanagi (PhD in Cognitive Psychology) who is working on the EU4Health-funded DESIPOC project and the ERC Vision PainAid project in collaboration with the CYENS Center of Excellence, and
Dr Maria Loizou (PhD in Clinical Psychology) who currently serves as Project Manager of the EU4Health-funded project DESIPOC, overseeing its coordination and implementation.
Throughout the year, we also welcomed and mentored three interns: Antonia Charalambous, Anna Yayloyan, and Panagiota Mastrosavvaki who contributed to ongoing research projects, dissemination activities, and stakeholder engagement across several EU-funded initiatives. Their work strengthened the lab’s research capacity while reinforcing our commitment to inclusive academic training.
The lab also celebrated significant individual achievements.
🏆 Anna Yayloyan was named a 2025 iCARE Scholar, recognising her academic excellence and leadership potential. Anna’s iCARE project is mentored by iCARE collaborator Dr Angelos Kassianos at BSiH Lab and is examining a crucial public health challenge. By using iCARE’s international dataset, she’s investigating which psychosocial, demographic, and informational factors influence vaccine hesitancy during pregnancy.
🏆 Laura Panagi, a BSiH Lab researcher, was awarded the 2025 EHPS Synergy Grant, supporting innovative participatory research approaches within health psychology. This was one of only two European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) Synergy Grants for 2025. This distinguished grant supported her participation in the SYNERGY Expert Meeting (August 24-25) and the EHPS 2025 conference (August 25-29) held in Groningen, Netherlands.
🏆 In March 2025, the BSiH Lab celebrated a major achievement as Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Pinelopi Constantinou, received the Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher in Social Sciences 2024 at the national Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) Research Awards ceremony.
🏆 The BSiH Lab has been awarded the 2025 Chinese Ambassador Fund, recognising its efforts to strengthen Sino‑Cypriot collaboration in digital health and behavioural science. The grant, presented on 8th of December 2025 at the Limassol Municipal University Library, will support joint seminars, capacity‑building workshops, co‑design activities and panels on youth mental health and digital equity, and will help establish a long‑term collaboration between the Cyprus University of Technology and Duke Kunshan University, including a visit to China in Spring 2026.
Doctoral training remained central to our mission. In 18th of December, PhD student Stephanie Tsounta represented the lab at the CUT Department of Nursing PhD Swap & Pitch Seminar, an interactive workshop facilitated by the PhD program coordinator Dr Nicos Middleton, designed to foster peer learning, interdisciplinary dialogue, and a supportive doctoral research culture.
The seminar was followed by the annual Christmas Lunch of the Department of Nursing held this year at Miramare Hotel in Limassol.
Research Excellence and Competitive Funding
2025 was marked by major funding successes that significantly expanded the lab’s research portfolio:
RELIEF – Intervening Earlier in Life for Healthier Lifestyles
funded by the EU4Health Programme (2025-2028). Managed by Centre for Social Innovation, this project focuses on reducing exposure to emerging tobacco products among school children in Cyprus, Iceland, and Spain.SHIELD – Strategies for Health Interventions to Eliminate Infection-Related Cancers
EU4Health Joint Action (2025-2028) with CUT participating as partners, with local team including Ourania Kolokotroni (Local Lead), Angelos Kassianos, Nicos Middleton, Christiana Nicolaou, Elena Rousou, Koralia Michail and colleagues from the Cyprus Ministry of Health. The project officially launched at the kick-off meeting in Copenhagen (15–17 December 2025).
- ALTHEA CY – Disease Prevention Postpartum
funded by Research and Innovation Foundation Excellence Hubs (2025-2027).
Led by Dr Angelos Kassianos as Principal Investigator, and with CUT, 3AHealth Ltd and Birth Forward as partners, ALTHEA CY held its kick-off meeting on the 10th of July 2025 and focuses on enabling social connections to support postpartum health behaviour change. CUT team includes Dr Nicos Middleton, Dr Ourania Kolokotroni and Dr Eleni Hadjigeorgiou.
These projects reflect the lab’s growing leadership in behavioural prevention, cancer control, maternal health, and public health innovation.
European Networks, COST Actions, and Policy Engagement
In 2025, the BSiH Lab further strengthened its role in European research coordination through active participation in three new COST Actions:
CA23151 – Medi-CaSE: Mediterranean Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Network
Dr Angelos Kassianos serves as a Working Group Member, contributing to implementation science, data collection, and equity-focused screening strategies.CA23107 – EU-NESA: Network for Evidence Synthesis in the Agri-Food Sector
Dr Kassianos serves as a Management Committee Member, supporting evidence synthesis methodologies relevant to health, nutrition, and sustainability.CA21131 – Multipleye: Enabling multilingual eye-tracking data collection for human and machine language processing research. Dr Athina Manoli has been accepted as a Working Group Member and will be contributing to the Actions’ initiatives.
Lab members Anna Yayloyan and Antonia Charalambous were also invited to represent Cyprus at the WHO Evidence into Action (EVID-ACTION) Alcohol Project, contributing behavioural science expertise to policy-relevant discussions at European level. EVID-ACTION is a €10 million project that will work to increase awareness among the public and policy-makers of the links between alcohol consumption and cancer risks.
🎙️ Podcasts & Science Communication for Public Impact
Throughout 2025, the BSiH Lab actively contributed to a series of public-facing podcasts developed in the context of the CO-OPERATOR and DESIPOC projects, using accessible dialogue to address complex health issues such as vaccination, misinformation, mental health, and cancer care. These episodes reached diverse audiences through YouTube and Spotify, strengthening evidence-informed public discourse.
Launching the CO-OPERATOR Podcast Series
The first episode of the CO-OPERATOR podcast set the tone for the series by examining the roots of anti-vaccination narratives.
🎧 Hosted by Andreas Fylaktou, with:
Dr. Angelos Kassianos, Scientific Director of CO-OPERATOR
Dr. Sotiris Themistokleous, Director of Strategic Development, Center for Social Innovation
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqePChJNnNY
Vaccination, Hesitancy & Immunology – CO-OPERATOR Podcast
At a time when flu vaccination was in the spotlight, a dedicated episode explored vaccination attitudes, hesitancy, and immunology.
🎧 Moderated by Andreas Fylaktou, the episode featured:
Dr. Laura Panagi, Health Psychology Researcher, BSiH Lab
Dr. Vicky Nicolaidou, Associate Professor of Immunology, University of Nicosia
Lucy Shahabian, PhD Candidate, Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics
The discussion bridged behavioural science and immunology, emphasising trust, communication, and evidence-based decision-making in vaccination.
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdnFVCvUzfM
Fake News, Disinformation & Vaccines – CO-OPERATOR Podcast
In connection with World Press Freedom Day (3 May), a CO-OPERATOR podcast episode addressed fake news and misinformation in the post-COVID era.
🎙️ Guests included:
Dr. Michael Sirivianos, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Informatics, CUT
Dr. Loukia Taxitari, Fact-Check Cyprus
The discussion examined how disinformation continues to shape public attitudes toward vaccination and health behaviours.
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s37JBrvyaGs
Vaccines & Public Health – Evidence Over Myths
Another CO-OPERATOR podcast episode focused on the role of vaccines in protecting public health, featuring:
Dr. Nicos Middleton, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, CUT
Dr. Ourania Kolokotroni, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, CUT
The conversation explored historical successes of vaccination, current challenges, and the importance of accurate information as a public health tool.
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH31F9Cjce0
Introducing DESIPOC – World Cancer Survivors Day Podcast
On World Cancer Survivors Day (1 June), the first DESIPOC podcast episode introduced the European project and its focus on psychological support for people affected by cancer.
🎧 Moderated by Andreas Fylaktou, with contributions from:
- Dr. Angelos Kassianos, Lecturer in Health Psychology, CUT
- Dr. Katerina Theodoridou, Director of R&D and Project Management, Center for Social Innovation
- Dr. Stephanie Christodoulidou, Psychologist, Europa Donna Cyprus
The episode highlighted DESIPOC’s goal of promoting humane, inclusive, and evidence-based psychological care for patients, families, and caregivers.
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a_iWLzH3ts
Mental Health in Cancer Care – World Mental Health Day & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Marking World Mental Health Day (10 October) and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a podcast episode focused on the often-overlooked psychological needs of people living with cancer.
🎙️ Guests included:
Dr. Yiola Markou, Pathologist–Oncologist, specialist in breast cancer
Dr. Stefani Christodoulidou, Head of Psychosocial Services & Patient Rights Advocate, Europa Donna Cyprus
Dr. Andreas Charalambous, Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing, CUT
Together with Andreas Fylaktou, they discussed psychological support during treatment, mental resilience, and the importance of holistic cancer care.
▶️ Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuVptZtjF-Y
📢 All podcast episodes are available on YouTube and Spotify, supporting the BSiH Lab’s mission to translate behavioural science into accessible, impactful public communication
Conferences, Dissemination, and Scientific Leadership
Throughout 2025, BSiH Lab researchers actively disseminated findings and shaped dialogue across Europe and beyond:
Keynote Speech at European Federation for Psychology Students’ Associations (EFPSA) Conference between 29th and 30th of April in Antalya, Turkey delivered by Dr Angelos Kassianos. The speech was on ‘Cognitive and Visual Biases and Diagnostic Decision-Making in Medical Students: Lessons Learnt and Future Directions’.
- Presentations at the European Congress of Psychology 2025 in Paphos 01st-04th July 2025 and the European Health Psychology Society EHPS Conference in Groningen 25th-29th August 2025, where the lab also supported the announcement of the EHPS Conference that will take place 01-04th September 2026 in Paphos. Check the info here.
Lab Members Angelos Kassianos, Athina Manoli, Laura Panagi and Marianna Koutsantoni provided contributions to these two significant psychology conferences.
Participation in the III Global Summit of Science, Nature and Health that was held online between 09th and 10th April 2025 with an invited presentation of Angelos Kassianos on nature connectedness and health evidence from the Greentouch project.
- In February 2025, the BSiH Lab marked World Cancer Day’s “United by Unique” campaign by contributing to two key psycho‑oncology dissemination events.
On 01st of February, Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos spoke at PASYKAF’s 2nd Conference for People with Cancer Experience “STRONGER TOGETHER,” highlighting the importance of caring for caregivers and planning to enhance quality of life for people with cancer and their families.
A few days later, on 6th of February, he was an invited speaker at the 1st Cyprus Oncology Conference organised by the Cyprus Oncology Society, where he discussed how behavioural sciences can support cancer prevention, early diagnosis and care, showcasing ongoing research from the BSiH Lab and the Department of Nursing at the Cyprus University of Technology, including the DESIPOC project.
- On April 11th 2025, the BSiH Lab contributed to the European Familial Hyperlipidaemias (FH) Foundation’s Ambassadors’ Training, hosted by the Cyprus University of Technology in Limassol as part of the EU4Health‑funded PERFECTO project where the lab contributes to and is led locally by Dr Andrie Panayiotou.
Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos served as an invited trainer on the psychological and behavioural aspects of living with familial hyperlipidaemias, introducing Ambassadors to core behavioural science models that help them better understand their condition, support changes or maintenance of health behaviours, and strengthen their self‑efficacy as advocates within the FH Europe community.
- On 5th of May 2025, the BSiH Lab’s Mystery Shopping study (managed by Dr Athina Manoli) results on underage access to alcohol in Cyprus were presented to local stakeholders at an event organised by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC).
The presentation highlighted the high levels of non‑compliance with age‑restriction regulations and underscored the need for stronger enforcement and targeted interventions to prevent minors from purchasing alcoholic drinks. The event also marked the beginning of a closer collaboration between the Cyprus University of Technology and NAAC, with forthcoming training activities and joint initiatives aimed at supporting evidence‑informed alcohol policy and practice in Cyprus.
- On 29th 0f May 2025, the BSiH Lab participated in the COST Action CA21152 INE‑CSC conference “Empowering individuals living with, through, and beyond cancer and their families through innovative solutions,” hosted by City College, University of York – Europe Campus in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Representing Cyprus, Dr Angelos Kassianos presented on the current landscape of psychosocial oncology care in Europe and introduced DESIPOC, the EU4Health‑funded project led by the BSiH Lab and the Cyprus University of Technology that aims to enhance mental health care for cancer patients, carers, families and healthcare professionals through a virtual observatory, knowledge hub and training system. The conference was followed by the COST Action Management Committee where we represent Cyprus.
- In September 2025, the BSiH Lab contributed to a key European dialogue on workforce well‑being in cancer care through the EU4Health‑funded TRANSiTION project. On 19th of September, Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos served as a Discussion Facilitator in the European Cancer Organisation webinar “Balancing Continuous Learning and Professional Practice: Addressing the Needs of Cancer Professionals in the Work Environment,” co‑leading the breakout session on Mental Health, Well‑Being, and Feedback alongside Dr Virpi Sulosaari.
- In October 2025, the BSiH Lab contributed to World Mental Health Day activities in Cyprus through an invited talk by Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos at the conference “Access to Mental Health Services for People Exposed to Disasters and Other Emergencies,” held on 11th of October 2025 at the UNESCO Amphitheatre, University of Nicosia.
The multidisciplinary event, co‑organised by the Committee for the Supervision and Protection of the Rights of Mental Health Patients, the University of Nicosia Medical School and the Cyprus Psychiatric Society, gathered mental health professionals, researchers and stakeholders to discuss access to services for populations affected by crises. Dr Kassianos presented on the role of artificial intelligence in psychology, outlining opportunities and ethical challenges in digital mental health interventions and highlighting the need to balance innovation with safeguards that protect vulnerable groups in disaster and emergency contexts.
- An invited presentation by Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos was provided at the EU MiCare Erasmus+ project closing event in Limassol on 30th of September, where he highlighted the importance of mental health and social integration for refugees and migrants and stressed the need for early, inclusive support for vulnerable groups.
In November 2025, a BSiH Lab delegation, including Dr Angelos Kassianos and Postdoctoral Researcher Dr Maria Kyprianidou joined a wider representattive team from CUT who participated in the European Public Health Conference in Helsinki, strengthening the lab’s presence within the European public health community.
Dr Kyprianidou presented a poster on the COM‑B Readiness to Promote Vaccination Questionnaire for Healthcare Professionals in Europe, showcasing its development and cross‑country cultural adaptation, while collaborator Prof. Caterina Rizzo highlighted the Co‑OPERATOR platform during the DIGI pre‑conference workshop on practical AI applications in public health.
On 15th of November 2025, BSiH Lab Director Dr Angelos Kassianos was an invited speaker at the Cyprus Myeloma Research Foundation’s 2nd Scientific Meeting in Limassol, which gathered more than 70 clinicians and health professionals. He presented on the importance of quality of life in Multiple Myeloma, emphasising its central role in truly patient‑centred care alongside clinical indicators.
- On 12th of December 2025, the Cyprus University of Technology team of the EU‑funded Co‑OPERATOR project delivered an interactive workshop on healthcare professionals’ readiness to provide vaccination information and guidance at the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association (CYNMA) National Conference in Limassol.
Facilitated by Angelos Kassianos, Nikos Middleton, Ourania Kolokotroni, Elena Rousou, Maria Dimitriadou, Koralia Michail, Christiana Nicolaou and Laura Panagi, the session combined short presentations with experiential activities, including completion of the COM‑B questionnaire, video analysis, live role‑plays and small‑group discussions. Participants explored real‑world communication challenges, co‑developed strategies to address vaccine hesitancy, and were introduced to the AIMS communication framework, highlighting how behavioural science and structured tools can strengthen confident, evidence‑based vaccination counselling in everyday practice.
Invited Academic Visits, Erasmus Mobility & Knowledge Exchange
International academic exchange and visiting scholarship were a key feature of 2025, strengthening the BSiH Lab’s role as a hub for cross-institutional learning, teaching innovation, and collaborative research.
🇨🇾🇬🇷 Erasmus Academic Visit – Dr. Eirini Karakasidou (Panteion University, Athens)
On 15th of October 2025, the BSiH Lab welcomed Dr. Eirini Karakasidou, Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Athens), as part of an Erasmus academic mobility visit.
Dr. Karakasidou delivered a guest lecture on Self-Compassion to MSc in Midwifery students within Dr. Angelos Kassianos’s teaching module, offering both theoretical grounding and applied perspectives relevant to clinical practice and maternal care.
Beyond teaching, the visit facilitated in-depth discussions on:
joint research initiatives,
future PhD student exchanges,
potential book projects, and
broader institutional collaboration between Panteion University and the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT).
Dr. Karakasidou also met with members of the BSiH Lab and the Brain and Cognitive Science Lab, led by Dr. Nikos Konstantinou, to explore opportunities for cross-lab synergies in behavioural, cognitive, and clinical research.
🇬🇧 Invited Seminar – Dr. Kyriaki Giorgakoudi (City, St George’s University of London)
On 9th of April 2025, the BSiH Lab hosted Dr. Kyriaki Giorgakoudi from City, St George’s University of London for an invited seminar titled “Economic Evaluation and Mathematical Modelling: Applications in Oncology, Infectious Diseases and Beyond.”
Dr. Giorgakoudi presented her extensive research portfolio, emphasising the critical role of economic evaluation in informing UK funding bodies and health policy decision-making. The discussion that followed highlighted the importance of evidence-informed policymaking, with a representative from the Cyprus Health Insurance Organisation expressing interest in follow-up dialogue to support the sustainability and efficiency of the General Health System. Following the seminar, members of the BSiH Lab met with Dr. Giorgakoudi to explore future collaboration opportunities in health economics and applied modelling research.
🇬🇧 Invited Teaching & Research Visit – PhD Candidate Nefeli Lambrou
Earlier in the semester, on 17 September 2025, the BSiH Lab hosted UK-based PhD candidate Nefeli Lambrou for an invited teaching and research visit.
Ms Lambrou led an interactive teaching session for MSc in Midwifery students.
🎓 Invited Lecture – Dr. Georgina Hosang (Queen Mary University of London)
On 29th of October 2025, the BSiH Lab and the Department of Nursing, CUT, had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Georgina Hosang, Reader (Associate Professor) at the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London.
Her lecture, entitled “Unpacking the impact of stress and trauma on bipolar disorder: the role of genetics,” examined the complex interplay between genetic vulnerability and environmental exposures such as childhood trauma and stressful life events in shaping bipolar disorder risk and progression.
The lecture was attended by undergraduate students enrolled in the Mental Health Nursing course, alongside departmental staff, and concluded with a lively discussion highlighting the importance of integrating genetic, psychosocial, and clinical perspectives in prevention and intervention strategies.
🇮🇩 Visiting Fellowship – Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
In October 2025 (20–24 October), Dr. Angelos Kassianos completed a Visiting Fellow Programme at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
The visit focused on advancing international knowledge exchange in behavioural and digital health, and included a rich programme of academic, methodological, and collaborative activities:
Guest lectures and applied workshops on Digital Mental Health and Behaviour Change, engaging undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students.
Collaborative meetings with leading research units, including the PKPK, the MIND Research Group, and the Clinical and Health Psychology Research Group, exploring complementarities in research agendas.
Methodology session on Designing and Evaluating Behavioural Experiments in Psychology, supporting capacity building in experimental and applied behavioural research.
Strategic discussions on future joint grant applications, co-authored publications, and student and early-career researcher exchanges.
Projects, Stakeholders, and Practice Impact
In 2025, the BSiH Lab continued to serve as a key academic and implementation partner in the EU4Health-funded, led by CUT, CO-OPERATOR and DESIPOC projects, contributing to behavioural science expertise, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based intervention development.
Transnational project meetings & stakeholder workshops:
BSiH Lab members actively participated in and contributed to high-level transnational meetings and stakeholder events held in:
Pisa, Italy – Third CO-OPERATOR Transnational Project Meeting and stakeholder workshop in January 2025 focusing on implementation progress, evaluation frameworks, and policy translation. Lab was represented by Angelos Kassianos and Laura Panagi.
Palermo, Italy – CO-OPERATOR consortium meeting and national stakeholder engagement event in July 2025, strengthening links with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and civil society. Lab was represented by Angelos Kassianos and Athina Manoli.
Lisbon, Portugal – Representation of BSiH Lab at CO-OPERATOR dissemination and coordination events in October 2025, contributing to cross-country learning and implementation alignment. Lab was represented by Angelos Kassianos and Athina Manoli.
Seville, Spain – Second DESIPOC Project Meeting and awareness event in December 2025, advancing discussions on social participation, inclusion, and community-based health promotion strategies. Lab was represented by Angelos Kassianos, Maria Loizou and Veronica Hadjipanagi.
On 1st of July, the Cyprus University of Technology hosted in Paphos a Synergy Meeting between EU4Health‑funded projects on mental health and cancer, organised by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the European Cancer Organisation. Representatives from the DESIPOC, ALTHEA and MELODIC projects, together with the eCAN Plus Joint Action, met to align efforts, share evidence and explore joint pathways for integrating mental health more fully into cancer care across Europe.
DESIPOC was represented by Angelos Kassianos, Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, Lygia Tsitsi, Pola Proestou, Ioannis Kakkos and Maria Loizou, contributing to discussions on how coordinated digital and psychosocial innovations can bring comprehensive cancer care closer to patients’ lived realities
🧩 Practice Impact & Public Engagement
Further activities marked by strong engagement with policymakers, practitioners, innovators, and the wider public, reinforcing the Lab’s commitment to translating research into real-world health impact.
In May 2025, the BSiH Lab contributed to the Diversity Forum 2025 on “Mental Health & the Workplace,” organised by the Centre for Social Innovation and Diversity Charter Cyprus at the Melina Merkouri Hall in Nicosia.
Angelos Kassianos took part in a discussion panel on social perceptions of mental health, advocating for prevention, psychologically safe work environments, and better support for employees to build resilience and seek help when needed.
Strengthening health research networking and collaboration
In September 2025 the Lab participated in the HERA Info Day and Cyprus Networking Forum (4 September 2025), where BSiH Lab members engaged with stakeholders from the health, research, and innovation sectors.European and national research dialogue
On 10th of September 2025, the Lab participated in the European Office of Cyprus Networking Event in Nicosia, fostering dialogue with national and European partners and strengthening connections for future collaborative research initiatives.Bridging research, entrepreneurship, and societal impact
The Lab’s engagement continued at the INSPIRE Entrepreneurial Festival (25 September 2025).Public science outreach – European Researchers’ Night
On 26th of September 2025, the BSiH Lab took part in the European Researchers’ Night at the Cyprus State Fair in Nicosia, a flagship pan-European event organised by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF). The event brought together thousands of visitors—particularly children, young people, and families—with researchers and innovators through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and open discussions, promoting scientific literacy and showcasing the societal value and excitement of research careers.Promoting public health practice through EU projects
Lab members Dr. Laura Panagi and Dr. Maria Kyprianidou, both also part of the CO-OPERATOR consortium, represented the BSiH Lab at the 11th Annual Public Health Workshop (7–8 October 2025) hosted by the University of Cyprus.Connecting clinical needs, science, and innovation
Dr. Angelos Kassianos participated in the event “Clinical scientists meet basic scientists and innovators – a speed-dating event!”, organised by the German Medical Institute (GMI) under the Agora 3.0 project.
Partnerships, Recognition, and Looking Ahead
In December, BSiH Lab attended the Birth Forward Cyprus 10-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner, where collaborators Nicos Middleton, Ourania Kolokotroni, and Eleni Hadjigeorgiou were honoured for their contributions to maternal and public health research. We congratulate our collaborators for this great honour!
The lab also initiated closer collaboration with CYENS Centre of Excellence, with Dr Angelos Kassianos joining as an Affiliated Senior Researcher, laying the groundwork for new interdisciplinary projects to be announced in 2026.
As we close 2025, the BSiH Lab stands on a strong foundation of people, partnerships, and purpose. With expanding European collaborations, impactful research funding, and a continued commitment to training and mentorship, we look ahead to 2026 with optimism, ambition, and gratitude.
Thank you to all our collaborators, students, partners, and supporters for being part of this journey.