Kyriakos Felekkis

Professor Kyriakos Felekkis serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Life Sciences within the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Nicosia. He concurrently holds positions as Member of the University Council and Senate, Director of the Epigenetics & miRNA Research Laboratory, and maintains an honorary appointment with St George’s University of London Medical School.

His academic qualifications include:

• PhD in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine (2000-2004)
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1996-2000)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Cyprus (2004-2011)

Dr. Felekkis's research centers on microRNA mechanisms in gene expression regulation and human disease pathogenesis, with specialized focus on cardiovascular disorders and post-viral complications like Long Covid. His interdisciplinary work extends to nutritional biochemistry, examining carbohydrate periodization effects on body composition, and gut microbiome dynamics across the human lifespan.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory emphasizing molecular biomarkers—particularly microRNAs combined with cell-free DNA and proteins—for non-invasive disease diagnosis. His studies bridge basic molecular research with clinical applications, investigating SARS-CoV-2 cardiovascular impacts, lifestyle-disease interactions, and mental health outcomes during pandemics.

He actively collaborates with institutions across Cyprus, Greece, Europe, and the USA while contributing to national policy as a member of the Cyprus National Bioethics Committee, appointed by the Council of Ministers in 2015.