Let me first of all express my warm thanks to the Institute of Neurology and Genetics for the invitation to address today's event.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to express the gratitude of the state for the enormous contribution and contribution of the Institute, both in the exploitation and dissemination, as well as in the enrichment and expansion of scientific knowledge. This is achieved by its pioneering and successful coupling of the simultaneous and parallel provision and conduct of educational and research programmes, as well as therapeutic programmes for patients.
The whole activity of the Institute is a striking example that indicates and proves that the development of scientific knowledge can transcend any financial or other limitations that it may face.
The scientific process consists essentially of systematic research for the acquisition of new knowledge. As Plato typically indicates, knowledge of the subject matter is essential for forming an opinion on any subject, as he asks, "Everyone can have knowledge...Do they have knowledge in order to have an opinion?" The Institute of Neurology and Genetics not only possesses knowledge, but creates it through research and promotes it, which is demonstrated through its long history.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule of heredity, by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 is one of the few that fundamentally changed a science, as it contributed substantially to the foundation of molecular biology.
It is considered one of the greatest and most important discoveries of the last century and by many scientists of all time.
This discovery was the basis and precursor for the subsequent development of, among others, prenatal, preconception and postnatal diagnosis, prevention, genetic counselling and treatment of genetic diseases, offering improved health for patients and improved quality of life.
Our small country should be proud of its contribution in this field, as the work carried out at the Institute of Neurology and Genetics is internationally recognised. The Institute is rightly considered a regional centre in conducting pioneering and innovative research.
With Dr. Lefko Middleton and worthy successors at the forefront, the Institute has managed to establish itself and lead the way in its fields of activity, taking care to constantly broaden and renew its objectives.
The Institute has always been present and involved in our country's efforts to protect and improve the quality of life of our fellow citizens. Having the patients as its focus, the Institute from day one has integrated and offered its services through the General Health System, and where this is not possible, it has made arrangements so that all the services of the Institute are offered to the beneficiaries of the General Health System.
At the Institute, pioneering research is carried out through competitive projects secured, the funding of which comes from organizations in the European Union, other European countries, and from Cyprus.
At the Institute, pioneering research is carried out through competitive projects secured, the funding of which comes from organizations in the European Union, other European countries, and from Cyprus. Important is its participation in international networks for cooperation and exchange of information contributing to better treatment of diseases and more effective treatment of patients, such as its participation and contribution to nine European Reference Networks
The Ministry of Health has always been on the side of the Institute as prevention and ensuring the quality of life of citizens is also our primary objective. The relationship is a two-way relationship with the common goal of offering the best possible services to our fellow citizens and improving their quality of life.
It is the duty of the state to continue to support the high goals of the Institute in every way possible, with the ultimate goal of the continuous development of its operation for the benefit of science, our national goals and our fellow citizens.
It is the duty of the state to continue to support the high goals of the Institute in every way possible, having as its ultimate goal the continuous development of its operation for the benefit of science, our national goals and our fellow citizens.
It is the aim of all of us to prove that the development of nations and people is not only based on economic or population figures but on the will of the people to make it a reality.
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