FP6 - 505403 MARINE GENOMICS - Implementation of high-throughput genomic approaches to investigate the functioning of marine ecosystems and the biology of marine organisms.

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Type of Project	Network of Excellence
Contract No	FP6 - 505403
Total Cost	10,000 KEuro
EC Contribution	10,000 KEuro
Start Date	29-6-2004
Duration	44 Months

Abstract

The overall aim of this project is to set up and develop a European Network of Excellence, referred to as "Marine Genomic", for the implementation of high-throughput genomic approaches in the biology of marine organisms. "Marine Genomic" will promote, develop, and spread throughout the European Union a broad range of genomic approaches, to investigate a wide range of questions related to the functioning of marine ecosystems and to the biology of marine organisms. With this aim in view, it is proposed to group and network experts in genomic, polemics, and bio informatics from several Centres of Excellence in genomics in Europe with marine biologists who can make use of high-throughput genomic data. This will involve the dedication and the development of common research infrastructures, both in genomics and in marine biology.

Joining together these distinct scientific communities will establish Europe's lead in marine genomics. The J.E.R. of "Marine Genomic" is broken down into Comparative, Functional and Environmental Genomic, three sections which structure more traditional streamlines, leading to various microbial, algal, evolution development and diversity, and fish and shellfish nodes. This research can be applied to the management of marine resources (prediction of global changes in marine populations, conservation of biodiversity, fisheries management and improvement of aquaculture species) and to gene mining for health and biotechnology.

The Integration effort of Marine Genomic is based on the following strategies:

• jointly develop enabling technologies;
• sharing existing technical platforms
• collectively gaining access to major Genomic centres; regrouping under a common Bio informatics Centre; and
• create and develop a Knowledge and Communication System.

Dissemination activities will include workshops and courses implemented by a Training & Education Council.

Coordinator

Innovation Scientifique et Transfert, FIST, France

Partners

• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
• Institut De Recerca I Tecnologia Agroalimentaries, Spain
• Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique, France
• Universitaet Bielefeld, Germany
• The University of Warwick, United Kingdom
• Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas, Spain
• University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
• Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
• Natural Environment Research Council, United Kingdom
• Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche, Italy
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Netherlands
• European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Germany
• Danmarks Fiskeriundersoegelser, Denmark
• Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile, Chile
• Universita Degli Studi Di Padova, Italy
• The Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford, United Kingdom
• University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
• Universitetet I Bergen, Norway
• University Of Hull, United Kingdom
• University Of Wales Swansea, United Kingdom
• University Of Crete, Greece
• Universidad De Concepcion, Chile
• University Of Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Humboldt Universitaet Zu Berlin, Germany
• Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Italy
• Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien, Sweden
• Instytut Oceanologii - Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Poland
• Norwegian School Of Veterinary Science, Norway
• Marine Biological Association Of The United Kingdom, United Kingdom
• Israel Oceanographic And Limnological Research Ltd., Israel
• Institut Francais De Recherche Pour L'exploitation De La Mer, France
• Gesellschaft Fuer Biotechnologische Forschung Mbh, Germany
• Max Planck Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Wissenschaften E.V., Germany
• Prokaria Ehf, Iceland
• Parco Technologico Padando S.R.L., Italy
• Hellenic Centre For Marine Research, Greece
• Goeteborgs Universitet, Sweden
• Plymouth Marine Laboratory, United Kingdom
• Technion - Israel Institute Of Technology, Israel
• Stiftung Alfred-Wegener-Institut Fuer Polar- Und Meeresforschung, Germany

Contacts

Contact

• France Innovation Scientifique Et Transfert - FIST FRANCE