Flora Nikolaou is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Applied Neuroscience (CAN), at the University of Cyprus.  She has received a PhD in Clinical Psychology, including more than 1500 hours of clinical practice, at the University of Cyprus, a MSc. in Neuroscience with Distinction at the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine of The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics and a BA degree in Psychology at University of Cyprus.

Her research interests revolve around neurological disorders, particularly Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a specific emphasis on gender-related aspects, particularly in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its associated brain injuries. Throughout her Ph.D., she pioneered the development of the BR.A.I.N. program, focusing on the intersection of IPV and brain injuries. Additionally, she actively participates in various research programs related to brain health.

Flora Nikolaou is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cyprus. She is also a Special Scientist at the Center for Applied Neuroscience (CAN) of University of Cyprus.

She completed her master’s degree in Neuroscience with Distinction at the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine of The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at University of Cyprus.

Her research interests focus in the area of neurological disorders and specifically Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with a focus on gender issues. She is currently working at the project SENSE-Cog: Promoting health for eyes, ears and mind led by the University of Manchester which is funded by the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020. She has a 3-year experience in conducting neuropsychological assessments as she has been working at the CAN, since 2017.