The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

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The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics
Formation1990
Founder Dr. Lefkos T. Middleton
TypeResearch institute
Legal statusNon-profit
HeadquartersNicosia, Cyprus
Location
CEO and Medical Director
Leonidas A. Phylactou
Parent organization
Cyprus Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy Research
Website www.cing.ac.cy

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) is a non-profit medical, research, and academic institution founded in 1990 in Nicosia, Cyprus. It focuses on clinical neurology, molecular biology, and human genetics. [1]

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History

The institute was founded in 1990 under the auspices of the Cyprus Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy Research. [2] Its establishment was led by neurologist Lefkos Middleton, who served as the institute’s first director until 1999. [3]

CING initially operated in temporary facilities at Makarios III Hospital in Nicosia, occupying approximately 300 m² with a staff of around 20. [4] In 1995, the institute moved to purpose-built premises to expand its clinical, laboratory, and research work. [5]

Since its establishment, CING has been supported partly through annual funding from the Government of Cyprus in exchange for specialised clinical and diagnostic services provided to the national health system. [6] Additional funding has been secured through competitive national and European research grants, philanthropic donations, and international collaborations. [7]

Activities

The institute provides specialised medical services in neurology, clinical genetics, and related diagnostic fields. It conducts basic and applied biomedical research and participates in regional and international research collaborations. [8]

Academic programmes

Since 2012, CING has offered postgraduate programmes including MSc and PhD degrees, delivered through its affiliated academic school in collaboration with the University of Cyprus and other partners. [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.
  2. ↑ "The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". Wikipedia (IPFS mirror).
  3. ↑ Christou, Jean (4 February 2012). "Profile: Lefkos Middleton was the founder of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". Cyprus Mail.
  4. ↑ "30 Years of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". CING.
  5. ↑ "The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". Bioinformatics Education and Research Cyprus (University of Cyprus).
  6. ↑ "The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". Bioinformatics Education and Research Cyprus.
  7. ↑ "Research Grants". CING.
  8. ↑ "About Us". CING.
  9. ↑ "Applications Now Open: Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics". Cyprus in UK. 2012.
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