Vicky Nicolaidou

Dr. Vicky Nicolaidou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Nicosia. Her academic journey includes a BSc in Biology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (funded by the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation), an MRes (with Distinction) in Biomedical Science, and a PhD from Imperial College London (funded by Arthritis Research UK).

• BSc in Biology: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
• MRes in Biomedical Science: Imperial College London, UK
• PhD: Imperial College London, UK

Dr. Nicolaidou's research focuses on osteoimmunology, autoimmunity, haematological malignancies, immune system regulation, and cellular metabolism. Her work bridges immunology and cancer biology, with recent studies exploring the role of venoms in antimicrobial development and miRNA interactions in disease contexts.

Her recent publications highlight trends in immunology, cancer metabolism, and antimicrobial agents derived from venoms. Topics include N-terminal acetylation in gene regulation, lactate dehydrogenase inhibition in oncology, and venom-based drug discovery.

• Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation (IKYΚ) funding for BSc
• Arthritis Research UK funding for PhD

Dr. Nicolaidou has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and books, with a focus on osteoimmunology, miRNA effects, and venom-derived therapeutics. No specific student advising details are provided in the available information.