Prof. Philippos Patsalis, NBRI President

Professor Philippos Patsalis is a world-class geneticist, researcher and successful business entrepreneur. Prof. Patsalis held numerous executive positions, and he served on several international scientific and business Boards, Committees and Councils during his 30-year distinguished career. He is the founder, CEO, and CMO of Medicover Genetics (ex-NIPD Genetics), a biotechnology start-up, acquired by Medicover. He is the founder of the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine, and served as its first Professor, Distinguished Professor, Provost, and CEO. He is a Professor and Council Member of the University of Nicosia Medical School and served as the CEO and CMO of The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics. Most notably, he held the presidential-appointed position of Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus. Prof Patsalis is serving as Chairman of the National Board for Research & Innovations since its establishment in 2013. He is a distinguished scientist and innovator with a prolific record of hundreds of patents, publications, and books. He has led numerous international conferences, delivered extensive presentations, and has been invited globally as a keynote speaker and lecturer. As a Principal Investigator, he has secured major international research grants, including prestigious ERC Advanced grants. His contributions to science, innovation, and business have been widely recognized with multiple national and international awards.