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Parasite-specific cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors to target Neglected Parasitic Diseases (PDE4NPD)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

This project aims to unite global efforts to target the highly druggable class of enzymes called cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) in the fight for neglected parasitic diseases (NPD). It will establish a drug discovery platform, PDE4NPD, that combines phenotypic screening with efficient target-centric drug discovery, including target validation, various strategies for compound screening, ...
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Advanced Immunization Technologies (ADITEC)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

Vaccines so far have been developed mostly by following an empiric approach. To prevent and possibly cure unresolved and emerging infectious diseases we need to fully exploit the potential of the human immune system. Progress in science and technology makes it possible to achieve what was previously deemed impossible. The scope of this project is to produce knowledge necessary to develop novel and ...
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Restoring Humberhead Peatlands: LIFE+ Project (THATS-LIFE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

Background The Humberhead Peatlands NNR, located northeast of Doncaster, Yorkshire, is the UK’s largest lowland raised bog complex. It is part of the Natura 2000 network, consisting of several sites in two neighbouring areas: Thorne Moors (including the Goole & Crowle Moors) and Hatfield Moors. These sites are breeding sites for European nightjar (Capri ...
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Open Project for the European Radiation Research Area (OPERRA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2017,

"Within the OPERRA project, it is proposed that the MELODI Association, as a well-advanced network, takes the lead in establishing the necessary structures able to manage the long-term European research programmes in radiation protection, also taking advantage of the valuable experience gathered through the DoReMi network of excellence. Whilst in fields adjacent to low-dose risk research (radioeco ...
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Risk, Stem Cells and Tissue Kinetics – Ionising Radiation (RISK - IR)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

The magnitude of cancer risk in humans exposed to low radiation doses (
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Airway Disease PRedicting Outcomes through Patient Specific Computational Modelling (AirPROM)

Start date: Mar 1, 2011, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

The airways diseases asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affect over 400 million people world-wide and cause considerable morbidity and mortality. Airways disease costs the European Union in excess of €56 billion per annum. Current therapies are inadequate and we do not have sufficient tools to predict disease progression or response to current or future therapies. Our consortium, Air ...
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Unbiased Biomarkers for the Prediction of Respiratory Disease Outcomes (U-BIOPRED)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

RationaleThe inability of pre-clinical studies to predict clinical efficacy is a major bottleneck in drug development. In severe asthma this bottleneck results from: a lack of useful and validated biomarkers, underperforming pre-clinical models, inadequate and incomplete sub-phenotyping, and insufficient disease understanding.HypothesisThe use of biomarker profiles comprised of various types of hi ...
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EXCELMEAT:an international research network for the genetic improvement of pigmeat quality and the development of biosensing technologies as rapid and cost-effective tools for meat quality evaluation (EXCELMEAT)

Start date: Feb 8, 2011, End date: Feb 7, 2015,

"EXCELMEAT puts forward the collaboration between 8 research groups (from Belgium, China, Italy, Spain, UK, Ukraine and USA) with international projection in the field of pig genetics. EXCELMEAT aims at creating an International Pig Genetics and Meat Quality Network to (i) increase worldwide cooperation in the area of pigmeat quality; (ii) provide long-term training schemes for scientists; (iii) s ...
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Small and medium-sized TOWNs (TOWN)

Start date: Jan 31, 2012, End date: Dec 30, 2014,

Balanced and polycentric development of the European territory is a key challenge of territorial development and cohesion policy. ESPON has already paid considerable attention to the geographical spread of urban and economic activity throughout the European territory. This includes among else the applied research projects on cities and urban agglomerations, the roles of cities in territorial devel ...
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Preparedness and Resilience against CBRN Terrorism using Integrated Concepts and Equipment PRACTICE (PRACTICE)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2014,

The objective of PRACTICE project is to improve the preparedness and resilience of the EU member states and associated countries to an attack from a terrorist group using non conventional weapons such as CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and/or Nuclear agents) materials. The existing situation is characterized by a fragmented structure as regards technology, procedures, methods and organiza ...
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brEaking New Ground IN the sciencE Education Realm (ENGINEER)

Start date: Oct 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

ENGINEER will support the widespread adoption in Europe of innovative methods of science teaching and provide extensive teacher training on inquiry-based methods. It will be based on the proven “Engineering is Elementary” (EiE) program developed by Boston’s Museum of Science (BMOS) since 2003-04 and now widely used in primary schools throughout the U.S. Evaluations of EiE have found that incorpora ...
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Agricultural Knowledge Systems in Transition: Towards a more effective and efficient support of Learning and Innovation Networks for Sustainable Agriculture (SOLINSA)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

RESEARCH OBJECTIVESThe overall objective of this project is to identify effective and efficient approaches for the support of successful LINSA (Learning and Innovation Networks for Sustainable Agriculture) as drivers of transition towards Agricultural Innovation Systems for sustainable agriculture and rural development.In order to achieve this objective the project will:• Explore LINSAs empiricall ...
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INTeractive RObotics Research Network (INTRO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

"The INTRO project – elaborated in close cooperation between universities and industry – will offer 10 young researchers (8 ESRs and 2 ERs) a unique training program to assist their career development in the interdisciplinary areas of Interactive Robotics: Cooperative Robot Learning; Cognitive Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and Intelligent Interface Design. INTRO's overall objective is to contribut ...
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European Clearing House for Open Robotics Development (ECHORD)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

Description Strengthening the knowledge transfer between scientific research and industry in robotics and stimulating their cooperation In Europe the robotics industry is strong, but still fragmented and dispersed. The objective of ECHORD is to provide new opportunities for coordinated and target- ...
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An Integrated Intelligent Home Environment For The Provision Of Health, Nutrition And Mobility Services To The Elderly (MOBISERV)

Start date: Dec 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

Description The objective of the MOBISERV project is to design and evaluate a system and service to support independent living of seniors by means of a proactive personal companion robot integrated with smart textiles, innovative sensors, and a smart home environment. The system monitors your physical activity and health indicators by means ...
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The impact of climatic and environmental factors on personal ultraviolet radiation exposure and human health (ICEPURE)

Start date: Feb 1, 2009, End date: Jan 31, 2013,

We will determine the adverse and beneficial health effects of personal UVR exposure and their relationships with climatic and environmental factors that modify the solar UVR spectrum. Date and time stamped personal electronic wristwatch dosimeters will be worn to measure individual UVR exposure over extended periods. Satellite and ground station data will be gathered to establish terrestrial UVR ...
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Carbon Aware Travel Choices in the climate-friendly world of tomorrow (CATCH)

Start date: Aug 1, 2009, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

"The CATCH Project aims to develop a knowledge platform which will become a public information system for mobility related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction advice. The holistic Platform will provide travellers, businesses, planners and other mobility stakeholders with the tools to play their part in creating a new mobility culture promoting timely and informed climate-friendly travel choic ...
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REGULATION OF GLUCOSE-STIMULATED SECRETORY VESICLE MOBILISATION IN PANCREATIC BETA-CELLS (Insulin secretion.)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2010,

During meals our bodies break food down into glucose which then moves from the bloodstream into cells to be utilised. This process requires insulin production by the pancreatic beta-cells. Impaired function of these cells leads to inadequate insulin output and elevated blood glucose level. The failure of beta-cells is the main reason for the development of diabetes which affects 22.5 million peopl ...
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