Council Composition and Role
The Council of the CoE is part of the governance structure and consists of up to nine members. It plays an advisory role and focuses on promoting the goals and objectives of biobank.cy at both societal and political levels.
Moreover, the Council includes individuals who are well-recognized within Cypriot society but are external to the University of Cyprus (UCY) community. The Director of biobank.cy participates as an Observer, without voting rights. Additionally, the Ambassador of Austria also participates as an Observer, without voting rights.
In order to facilitate discussions related to the operation of the CoE, other biobank.cy members may be invited to attend as Observers. This is decided by the Chairperson, based on recommendations from the Director or other Council members.
Elena Tanou
Tourism Entrepreneur
Elena Tanou is a highly regarded business professional with three decades of experience in the international travel and tourism industry. Educated at the University of Nancy, France, she is a prominent advocate for private sector development in the Cyprus economy. Currently, she serves as Vice President of the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President of the Nicosia Tourism Board, and Board member of Transparency International (Cyprus).Read More
Marios Eliades
Lawyer
Marios Eliades, founder of Eliades & Partners, boasts over five decades of legal expertise in Cyprus. His vast experience encompasses corporate law, administrative and constitutional law, and commercial contracts. He advises international companies and significant public and private corporations in Cyprus. Marios has played a crucial role in advising the Cyprus President during intercommunal talks on the Cyprus problem since 2014.Read More
Marios Kouloumas (Honorary)
Former member of the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations
Mr. Marios Kouloumas was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of ten. He has been working in the public sector since 1983 and since 1993 he has been working at the Nicosia General Hospital. For the last twenty-three years he has been actively involved as a volunteer in the movement of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and chronic patients both nationally and internationally.Read More
Dr. Carolina Stylianou
Senior Hospital Officer / Blood Banks Supervisor, Ministry of Health
Dr. Carolina Stylianou, an expert in Medical Biochemistry, completed her studies at the University of Surrey, UK. She holds a Ph.D. in Immunogenetics, focusing on gene expression changes in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Mediterranean Institute of Management, she has undergone extensive training in tissue and blood inspection programs. Read More
Prof. Constantinos Deltas (Honorary)
Former Director, biobank.cy CoE
Charalambos Papadopoulos
President of the Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations
Mr. Charalambos Papadopoulos was born in Nicosia in 1963 and has extensive experience in Business Administration and Marketing. He currently serves as Sales Director at Unistat Ltd and has previously held the position of President of the Footwear and Leather Goods Association. His long-standing involvement in the field of health and patient advocacy includes 19 years as President of the Cyprus Muscular Dystrophy Association.Read More
