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Public lecture on stress and mental health coordinated by Dr. Zanos
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Dr. Panos Zanos coordinated a public lecture on stress and mental health on January 23rd at the Salaminio Free/Open University of Famagusta. The event featured presentations by Dr. Maria Tsiarli, Ph.D. in Developmental Neurobiology, on “Stress and Nervous System Health,” and Professor Georgia Panayiotou, Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Cyprus, on […]
Our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Andria Michael, awarded a YUFE4Postdocs fellowship with €167,880 in funding
We are excited to announce that Dr. Andria Michael, a postdoctoral fellow in the Zanos Lab, has been awarded the highly competitive YUFE4Postdocs Fellowship, co-funded by the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) program. This fellowship provides Dr. Michael with a 26-month research position at the University of Cyprus, offering exceptional training opportunities and a […]
New Publication from the Zanos Lab led by Dr. Anna Onisiforou: Microbial Influences in Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research has been dominated by the amyloid cascade hypothesis, which positions amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation as the primary driver of the disease. However, the consistent failure of Aβ-targeted therapies to demonstrate efficacy, coupled with significant safety concerns, has underscored the critical need to rethink our approach to AD treatment. In our […]
Zanos Laboratory secures major grant funding of €600,000
We are delighted to announce that the Zanos Laboratory has secured €600,000 in research funding by the Research and Innovation Foundation, to support several innovative research programs in neuroscience and mental health. This funding will enable our laboratory to pursue multiple distinct lines of investigation that address important questions in mental health research. In collaboration […]
Dr. Zanos presents groundbreaking research on novel therapeutic approaches for opioid addiction
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Zanos recently delivered an impactful presentation on innovative approaches to treating opioid addiction. The lecture highlighted cutting-edge research developments and provided insights into the PROUD study, a pioneering clinical trial investigating ketamine’s potential in preventing opioid relapse. During this enlightening session, Dr. Zanos shared important findings about the […]
The Translational Neuropharmacology (Zanos) Lab participates at the Center for Applied Neuroscience 2024 Conference
We are excited to share that Dr. Zanos, Director of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, delivered an engaging talk at the 14th Annual Scientific Conference of the Center for Applied Neuroscience (CAN), held at the University of Cyprus. His presentation, titled “From Whiskers to Wisdom: How Rodent Models can Reveal Neural Mechanisms Underlying Decision-Making and Cognitive […]
Dr. Panos Zanos was appointed as a member of the Education and Training Committee of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (2025–2027).
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Zanos, the Director of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, has been invited to serve on the Education & Training Committee of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) for the term 2025–2027. This prestigious invitation comes directly from ACNP President-Elect, Prof. William A. Carlezon, recognizing Dr. Zanos’s significant contributions to […]
Exciting news: Dr. Zanos establishes the Cyprus Neuroscience Society (C.N.S.)!
Dr. Panos Zanos, the Director of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, proudly announces the establishment of the Cyprus Neuroscience Society (C.N.S.)—a pioneering achievement for the neuroscience-related scientific community in Cyprus. Together with 20 founding members representing various neuroscience disciplines, the founding Director of the Society, Dr. Zanos collaborates with leading neuroscientists across the country to cultivate a deeper […]
Dr. Zanos appointed as a member to the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Panos Zanos, the Principal Investigator of the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, has been appointed as a member of the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee (CNBC) following a rigorous application and interview process. The CNBC plays a pivotal role in advising and guiding ethical practices in research, healthcare, and policy-making in […]
Celebrating excellence: Our Ph.D. students, Despina Melanthiou and Stylianos Valiantis awarded a training fellowship!
We are excited to share that Stylianos Valiantis, a talented Ph.D. student in the Translational Neuropharmacology Lab, has been awarded a fellowship to support their doctoral training! This highly competitive award, granted based on academic merit and research potential, highlights our Ph.D. students’ potential to advancing neuroscience research. Their work focuses on uncovering novel mechanisms […]