Cardiovascular Epidemiology & Genetics Research Lab

22/10/2025

Our post-doctoral researcher Dr Galatia Photiou participated to the conference in Valencia, Spain presenting the association between neighnorhood disadvantage and arterial stiffness: findings from the DEpICT study in Cyprus which was suggested to be submitted to the Artery Reseach Journal.

Moreover she attended to the training school organised receiving a hands-on training using various medical devices to measure blood pressure, arterial stiffness and other vascular parameters.

A big thank you to the Artery committee for organising this year's conference.

Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health - CII

29/09/2025

Σήμερα, Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Καρδιάς, ενώνουμε κι εμείς τη φωνή μας με τo World Heart Federation, το Perfecto - FH, FH Europe - The European FH Patient Network την Cyprus Atherosclerosis Society, το Cyprus FH και τόσους άλλους για να μη χάσει καμία καρδιά τον παλμό της 💓

🌍❤️ FH Europe Foundation joins the global community on ! ❤️🌍

Each year, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims more than 20.5 million lives worldwide. Yet, up to 80% of premature CVD deaths are preventable — through early screening, affordable access to care, healthy nutrition, and staying active.

World Heart Day (29 September) is a moment to ignite global conversations, share powerful stories, and raise awareness about heart health. On this day, we unite across six continents to raise awareness, inspire action, and celebrate heart health. and join us to and to promote !



World Heart Federation, European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) & Congress, FH - EARLY, Perfecto - FH, PerMed FH

22/09/2025

Συγχαρητήρια Υπουργείο Υγείας Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία για την έγκριση της Εθνικής Στρατηγικής για τα Καρδιαγγειακά νοσήματα. 👏
Τώρα ξεκινούν τα δύσκολα για την εφαρμογή💪αλλά και για την αξιολόγηση με μετρήσιμους στόχους ✍️

Σύντομα και η Ευρωπαϊκή Στρατηγική για Καρδιαγγειακή Υγεία

22/09/2025

, , FH Europe - The European FH Patient Network, Perfecto - FH, , Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου

05/09/2025

Θα σας "δούμε" στις Βρυξέλλες στις 25 Σεπτεμβρίου για να συζητήσουμε τη σημασία της καρδειαγγειακής υγείας και πρόληψης στην Ευρώπη!

🛎 REGISTER NOW: Cardiovascular Prevention as the Cornerstone of a Competitive Europe - Scaling Up Lipid Screening to Secure Next Generations

📅 Thursday, 25 September 2025
🕒 15:00–17:00 CET
📍 European Parliament, Brussels (Room ASP 3H1) & Online

On behalf of FH Europe - The European FH Patient Network, and under the hosting of MEP Romana Jerković, Chair of the MEP Heart Group and Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Public Health (SANT), we are pleased to invite you to a high-level hybrid event dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health across Europe.

Taking place just after and ahead of , this event will spotlight the urgent need to scale up lipid screening to prevent avoidable cardiovascular events and secure healthier futures for the next generations.

🔗 Register now for in-person or online participation: https://bit.ly/FHEF-event-2025-09-25

Please note: In-person attendance is subject to confirmation due to limited capacity. Online participation is open to all.

03/09/2025

Γίνε κι εσύ υπέρμαχος 💪 της ❤️σου και στήριξε την αίτηση Heart Health Petition του World Heart Federation για προτεραιοποίηση των εθνικών στρατηγικών για την καρδιαγγειακή υγεία !
👇👇👇

@ακόλουθοι

Medication to reduce high blood pressure – a major risk to cardiovascular health – saves lives by preventing heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes.

27/08/2025

Συγχαρητηρια στις Δρ Andrie Panayiotou και Δρ Galatia Photiou !! 👏👏👏

Μια λοίμωξη από Covid, ιδιαίτερα στις γυναίκες, μπορεί να οδηγήσει σε γήρανση των αιμοφόρων αγγείων περίπου πέντε ετών, σύμφωνα με έρευνα που δημοσιεύτηκε στο European Heart...

18/08/2025

COVID-19 and vascular aging!

Our Lab contribute to this important and multicenter study (CARTESIAN-CY) published in European Heart Journal that reveals that COVID-19 can accelerate the aging of blood vessels, especially in women. Congratulations to Dr. Andrie Panayiotou and Dr. Galatia Photiou for this contribution.

🔍 What the study revealed:
•The blood vessels of people who have had COVID-19, even in a mild form, show signs of increased stiffening.
•This effect is particularly pronounced in women, where it is equivalent to a vascular ageing of about 5 years!
•Women who had mild COVID saw their arterial stiffness increase by 0.55 m/s, a clinically significant measure. For those treated in intensive care, the increase reached 1.09 m/s.
•Vaccinated people generally have less rigid arteries than unvaccinated people.
🗣️ Why is this important?
• Stiffer blood vessels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attack.
•The study highlights the need to identify those at risk to prevent future complications.
•The study suggests that this difference between the sexes may be related to women's stronger and faster immune response, which, while protective against infection, may also increase vessel damage.
In conclusion, COVID-19 could leave a lasting imprint on our vascular health!
➡️ Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ejNVrksb

Artery COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health - CII VascAgeNet 18216

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22/07/2025

📣📣📣Προς παιδίατρους και σχετικές ειδικότητες επαγγελματιών υγείας

Δωρεάν διαδικτυακή εκπαίδευση από το Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health για τη διαχείριση παιδιών και νέων με ετερόζυγη οικογενή υπερχοληστερολαιμία !


Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο σύνδεσμο:

In this series, we explore various aspects of leadership in paediatrics and child health. Through honest conversations with inspiring clinicians, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, successes, and pivotal moments that shape their leadership in paediatrics and ch...

04/07/2025

Η Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου Κύπρου δέχεται αιτήσεις για την πλήρωση μίας (1) θέσης Ειδικού Επιστήμονα Έρευνας με πλήρη απασχόληση, μέχρι και τις 11 Ιουλίου. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες:

27/06/2025

Συγχαρητήρια στην πρωτεύσασα φοιτήτρια του Μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος Δημόσιας Υγείας στο Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου @Μαρία Σκαρπάρη για την επιτυχία της και την ολοκλήρωση της διατριβής της μαζί μας! 👏👏👏👏
Της ευχόμαστε κάθε επιτυχία και ευτυχία και να υποδεχθεί με το καλό το τρίτο της παιδί 🫶🫶👶

18/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the official graduation of Galatia Photiou earning her Doctorate in Public Health!

Congratulations to Dr Galatia Photiou for her PhD Award !!! 🎓

Your dedication, perseverance, and passion for knowledge are truly inspiring.

Wishing you continued success in all that lies ahead and this is only the beginning of an amazing journey! ✨

We are proud for having you as a member in our Lab and we will always be by your side 🙂

We are sure that the best is yet to come 🍻

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Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health - CII
Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου