Researchers at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) are investigating the effects of space travel on human biology using advanced bioinformatics, with findings that have significant implications for healthcare on Earth.
George Danos, President of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation, expressed pride in the initial scientific results from the consortium at the Cyprus Space Research & Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC), stating, “We are delighted to see the first excellent scientific results from the consortium.” He highlighted the contributions of the CING Bioinformatics Department, led by Professor George Spyrou, noting their critical role in facilitating humanity’s return to the Moon and ensuring long-term survival in space. Danos emphasised the research’s importance, stating that it also aids in treating diseases on Earth.
The medical research conducted by C-SpaRC is undertaken in collaboration with the NASA Translational Research Institute for Space Health. C-SpaRC, recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), is dedicated to predicting solar storms and understanding their effects on human biology, particularly concerning astronauts, through the use of artificial intelligence.
This centre serves as the first international space innovation hub aimed at enhancing global collaboration in space research. It operates under the auspices of COSPAR, the global organisation for space exploration, with support from NASA. Coordinated by the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) and funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation, C-SpaRC was inaugurated in June 2024 under the leadership of Demetris Skourides, the Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus.
Source : CNA
