Giannis Polychronis is a registered nurse, nurse researcher, and educator from Cyprus with a PhD in Nursing and more than a decade of experience in palliative oncology care. He currently serves as Head of Clinical Education, Research & Quality Assurance at the Cyprus Anti‑Cancer Society and as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nicosia. His professional focus includes palliative care, oncology nursing, clinical education, quality improvement, accreditation, wound care, and digital health.

He is actively engaged in developing nursing practice, contributing to research, and participating in national and European professional bodies. Through the GPNN, Giannsis  hopes to share insights from Cyprus, learn from colleagues internationally, and support initiatives that strengthen palliative nursing and improve care for patients, families, and informal caregivers.