Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics to lead healthcare AI work under PHAROS-CY

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) will lead work on artificial intelligence in healthcare under PHAROS-CY, Cyprus’ national AI Factory Antenna. The project will give researchers and organisations greater access to specialist expertise, data and high-performance computing infrastructure.

National access to AI services

According to its statement, CING is participating through its Bioinformatics Department, taking a central role in developing and supporting the responsible use of AI applications, particularly in health.

PHAROS-CY is designed to serve as a national access point for advanced AI expertise, specialised services, quality datasets, secure data-management environments and high-performance computing resources.

The initiative will support researchers, startups, small and medium-sized businesses, public organisations and other bodies seeking to turn data and ideas into practical AI applications.

Its work focuses on health, sustainability, culture and language. It will also support training, skills development, innovation and cooperation between research institutions, businesses, the public sector and wider society.

Healthcare applications and networking

Drawing on its experience in genomics, molecular diagnostics, biomedical research and health-data management, CING will lead the project’s AI activities in health.

Its role will include helping develop services and applications that address research and healthcare needs, with a focus on scientific reliability, security and responsible use of the technology.

CING will also lead PHAROS-CY’s cooperation and networking activities, coordinating the relevant work package and links with national and European networks in research, health, innovation and technology.

The aim is to help organisations in Cyprus identify and access suitable services, infrastructure and opportunities available domestically and across Europe.

Responsible data governance

CING will also contribute to work on the legal, ethical and responsible governance of data. This includes protecting personal and sensitive information, ensuring transparency and complying with the European regulatory framework.