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biobank.cy Excellence Centre Announces Launch of Kidney Disease Research

Published March 12, 2026, 14:02
biobank.cy Excellence Centre Announces Launch of Kidney Disease Research

The biobank.cy Centre of Excellence at the University of Cyprus announced the launch of a European research project, ALP-RARE, aimed at accelerating the development of new therapies for Alport Spectrum kidney diseases, rare hereditary conditions leading to kidney damage. The project, funded by the European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) and the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), will operate with Cyprus as a central hub for preclinical research and data integration. It is expected to lay the foundations for future clinical trials and improve the quality of life for patients.