The Center of Applied Neuroscience (CAN) is a State-approved Research Center in the School of Social Sciences and Education at the University of Cyprus.
Bridging the gap between basic research and clinical applications, through innovation, to solve the greatest neurological and psychiatric challenges in the modern world.
CAN's Story
The Center of Applied Neuroscience (CAN) is a State-approved Research Center in the School of Social Sciences and Education at the University of Cyprus.
CAN’s inception was realized through competitive funding from the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation, for the development of critical research infrastructures. This financial support was granted to the proposal titled “Applied Neuroscience and Neurobehavioral Research Center (ANNR)” in November 2010.
Building on this foundation, the University of Cyprus (UCY) officially established the
Center for Applied Neuroscience in 2011.
Subsequently, recognizing its significance and impact, the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus established CAN as an independent research center within the University of Cyprus in 2013. This official endorsement solidified CAN’s standing as a recognized and integral part of the academic and research landscape, marking a significant milestone in its evolution.
Vision
The Center for Applied Neuroscience (CAN) is the leading research Center for the study of brain, mind, and human behaviour in Cyprus.
CAN aspires to be the flagship Center for neuroscience research and collaboration in the greater geographical region.
Mission
to conduct basic and applied research and contribute to the development of new knowledge, methods, and technologies that advance science and benefit health, quality of life and society.
Objectives
Innovation
Innovate through research to advance knowledge and address societal and health challenges.
Development
Develop and adapt assessment and intervention modalities for language, cognition, behavior and affect.
Multidiscipline
Promote multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research nationally and globally.
Multimodality
Implement multimodal and integrative research methodologies.
Multisectoral
Engage multisectoral networks of partners.
International
Expand national and international network of partners.
Translational
Support translational research, technology transfer & entrepreneurship to address societal and economical challenges.
Build capacities
Build capacities through training and development of new researchers and clinicians.
Participatory
Promote stakeholder engagement and citizen participation through active engagement in basic and applied research, focus groups and open days.