Student Testimonials

 

Our vibrant Alumni community spans more than 19 countries across all continents!

We take immense pride in the accomplishments of our graduates and the diverse professional journeys they have undertaken. Equipped with postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Molecular Medicine, Medical Genetics, Neuroscience, Biomedical Research and Biotechnology, our alumni are shaping the future of education, science, healthcare and innovation. Their impact reaches far beyond the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics, contributing meaningfully across multiple sectors worldwide.

 

Our alumni are excelling in a wide range of industries, including:

Biomedical & Life Sciences
•    Biomedical research institutes
•    Clinical and translational research centres
•    Pharmaceutical companies
•    Biotechnology start-ups and established biotech firms
•    Genomics and precision-medicine companies
•    Diagnostic laboratories

Healthcare & Clinical Practice
•    Clinical genetics services
•    Neurology and neurophysiology units
•    Clinical laboratory science and medical testing centres
•    Hospitals and specialised medical clinics
•    Public health sector

Academia & Education
•    University faculty and teaching positions
•    Postdoctoral research fellowships
•    Scientific training and education programmes
•    Science communication and outreach roles

Innovation, Technology & Data Science
•    Bioinformatics and computational biology teams
•    AI-driven healthcare technology companies
•    Health tech and digital therapeutics development
•    Big-data analytics and precision-health platforms

Industry & Business Leadership
•    Scientific entrepreneurship and biotech venture creation
•    Pharmaceutical product development and management
•    Business development in life-science companies
•    Medical science liaison (MSL) roles

 

Our alumni continue to inspire us with their dedication, curiosity and commitment to advancing science and improving human health. Their achievements stand as a testament to the rigorous training, mentorship and collaborative spirit fostered at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics. Below are just a few testimonials in which our alumni speak about the way in which their educational experience at the CING has shaped their career path.

Anthi Demetriadou

PhD Molecular Medicine CING became more than just a place of study - it was a transformative community that strengthened my scientific foundations and ...

Christiana Christodoulou

MSc Molecular Medicine and PhD Neuroscience Graduate I completed my MSc in Molecular Medicine at The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics in ...

Denise O'Mahoney

MSc Medical Genetics and PhD Medical Genetics Graduate My journey at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics began with an MSc and continued with a ...

Elena Valianti

MSc Medical Genetics Graduate I completed the MSc Medical Genetics at CING in 2021 and during my studies, my research focused on the creation of cell models ...

Eleni Varda

MSc Molecular Medicine Graduate I am Eleni, and I completed the MSc in Molecular Medicine at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics ...

Emilia Athanasiou

MSc Medical Genetics Graduate My name is Emilia Athanasiou, and I am a paediatrician with a special interest in rare genetic disorders. In 2022, I began my ...

Fatema AbdulWaheed

MSc Neuroscience Graduate I first joined CING with excitement and curiosity, not knowing how much the experience would shape my academic interests and ...

Feride Cinarli

PhD Graduate  My journey with the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) began with an MSc in Medical Genetics (2017–2018) and ...

Filio Patsalosavvi

MSc Medical Genetics Graduate I completed my MSc in Medical Genetics at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics in 2015–2016. During my ...

Ioanna Charalampous

MSc Medical Genetics Graduate I am Ioanna Charalampous a 2023 graduate of the CING where I followed the MSc program of Medical Genetics. My time at the CING ...

Irene Moutsouri

MSc Medical Genetics and PhD Medical Genetics Graduate My academic journey at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) has been one of the most ...

Maria Kakkoura

PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate My journey at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics began in 2012, when I enrolled in the PhD programme in ...

Maria Zanti

MSc Molecular Medicine and PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate I studied at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) from 2015 to 2021. From 2015 ...

Neoklis Makrides

PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate I completed both my MSc and PhD at the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine, which I joined in its inaugural year in 2012. My ...

Nico Lambri

MSc Molecular Medicine Graduate I joined the CING in 2013 to study MSc Molecular Medicine, completing my dissertation project at the Molecular Pathology ...

Nikoletta Papaioannou

MSc Molecular Medicine and PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate My journey at the CING started in 2017 with my MSc in Molecular Medicine, followed by a PhD in ...

Qossay Shtaiwi

MSc Neuroscience Graduate I completed the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience at the CING in 2024, where I conducted my research in collaboration with ...

Rafael Pitsillos

MSc Neuroscience Graduate I am Rafael Pitsillos and l have graduated from medical school at the University of Patras in Greece, 2024. I then completed my ...

Rana Abu Manneh

MSc Molecular Medicine and PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate During my time at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING), I had the privilege of ...

Rawan Alaseeri

MSc Medical Genetics Graduate My name is Rawan Alaseeri, and I am a proud member of the CING Class of 2025, graduating from the MSc Medical Genetics program. ...

Rosemarie Kyriacou

MSc in Molecular Medicine Graduate Completing the MSc in Molecular Medicine at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) in 2025 was one of ...

Stefania Byrou

MSc Molecular Medicine and PhD Molecular Medicine Graduate My academic and professional journey at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) ...

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