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Symposium on EU-Russia S&T Cooperation in Biotechnology

Overview of EU RTD Programmes in Life Sciences & Biotechnology, trends, funding opportunities, and key thematic priorities discussed at the 2005 symposium in Moscow.

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Symposium on EU-Russia S&T Cooperation in Biotechnology

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  1. European Union – Russia Symposium on S & T Cooperation in Biotechnology Moscow, 14 – 15 March 2005 The European Union RTD Programmes in the Field of Life Sciences and Biotechnology: Overview and Perspectives for Cooperation Dr Manuel Hallen Directorate ‘ Biotechnology – Agriculture - Food ’ European Commission DG Research

  2. Topics addressed Rationale and BackgroundThematic Priorities in the 6th Framework Programme Life Sciences and Biotechnology in FP6Technology PlatformsInternational CooperationCalls for Proposals

  3. Life Sciences and BiotechnologyTrends in the beginning of the years 2000 An explosion of knowledge • Large international genome sequencing programmes e.g. Yeast 1996; Arabidopsis 2000; Listeria 2000; Human 2001 • Bioinformatics: emergence of a new research field • Biosensors / nano-biotechnologies • Systems biology A wide range of potential applications • Reappraisal of food production systems • Sustainable production of added value molecules • Gene / cell therapies • Preventive medicine for healthy ageing • Monitoring biodiversity and eco-systems’ dynamics

  4. The EC plays an “enzymatic” role Ligase? catalyzes the reaction which joins two molecules. Examples include peptide synthetase, aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, DNA ligase and RNA ligase. by joining groups in transnational efforts providing activation energy Transferase? catalyzes transfers of groups (acetyl, methyl, phosphate, etc.). Common names include acetyltransferase, methylase, protein kinase and polymerase. The first three subclasses play major roles in the regulation of cellular processes. The polymerase is essential for the synthesis of DNA and RNA. encouraging mobility promoting technology transfer & networking

  5. Sixth Framework Programme(FP6)(2002 – 2006)

  6. Functional Genomics in all organisms • Nanobiotechnologies • Clean bioprocesses • Biomaterials Proteomics Structural Genomics Comparative Genomics PRIORITY 3 Bioinformatics • Food crops • Food bioprocesses • Nutrigenomics Multidisciplinary Approaches PRIORITY 5 Genomics & biotech for health Combating major diseases • Biodiversity • Bioenergy PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 6 FP6 Research funding opportunitiesin Life Sciences and Biotechnology

  7. 1. Life sciences: genomics and biotechnology for health (€ 2,255 m) • Advanced genomics & its application for health • Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms • Application of knowledge and technologies in the field of genomics and biotechnology for health • Combating major diseases • Application-oriented approaches to medical genomics knowledge and technologies • Combating cancer • Confronting the major communicable diseases linked to poverty (AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria)

  8. Total Food Chain 5. Food Quality and Safety (€ 685 m) • Epidemiology of food-related diseases and allergies • Impact of food on health • Traceability processes along the production chain • Methods of analysis, detection and control • Safer and environmentally friendly production • methods and technologies, and healthier food stuffs • Impact of animal feed on human health • Environmental health risks

  9. Technology Platforms Central Concept : a framework to unite all interested parties in a particular sector or area of strategic importance or potential contribution to knowledge-based growthMain features: a common long-term “vision” for the technology concerned mobilisation of a critical mass of public and private research and innovation efforts definition of a Strategic Research Agenda and roadmap to realise the common vision A new instrument is proposed for FP7 to support ambitious, large-scale research projects through large public-private partnerships: “Joint European Technology Initiative”

  10. Technology PlatformPlant Genomics and Biotechnology • “Plants for the future” vision paper prepared by representatives of research, biotechnology and food industry, farmers, consumers and other stakeholders • Objectives • Produce better quality, healthy, affordable and diverse food • Bring about agricultural and environmental sustainability, including biomaterials, bio-energy and renewable resources • Enhance the competitiveness of European agriculture, food, biotechnology and other related industries • Strategic research agenda to be developed by 4 working groups: • Basic plant genomics research • Sustainable agriculture • Plants for food and non-food products • Horizontal issues group (training, consumer issues, regulatory issues, etc.) Secretariat jointly run by European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) and EuropaBio

  11. Technology Platform Industrial (white) Biotechnology • Industrial (“white”) biotechnology is a sub-platform of the sustainable Chemistry Technology Platform (CTP) launched by European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) and EuropaBio on 6 July 2004 • Vision Paper prepared by research, chemical and biotechnology industry, consumers, environmental groups and regulators • A joint advisory council together with other pillars of CTP • An industrial steering group and working groups will be set up early 2005 to develop a strategic research agenda by mid 2005

  12. International co-operation inLife Sciences and Biotechnology Objectives • To reinforce the S&T base for European research and competitiveness • To help resolving global problems including: food safety, health and major transmissible diseases • To support the EU Development Aid and External policies • To promote co-operation with countries having established S&T co-operation agreements with the EU

  13. International co-operation inLife Sciences and Biotechnology Countries • The INCO-target countries (n = 139) include: • Developing countries (ACP - Africa, Caribbean and Pacific countries, Asia and Latin America) • Mediterranean partner countries • Russia and the New Independent States • Western Balkan Countries • Countries with Scientific and Technical co-operation agreements with the EU: • Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, India, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine, United States Information about specific countries can be foundat:http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/iscp/countries.html

  14. « FP6 Countries - Coordinators» • European Union • EU Candidate countries: • Bulgaria • Romania • Turkey • FP6 Associated countries: • Iceland • Israel • Liechtenstein • Norway • Switzerland

  15. Indicative Budget available for International Co-operation in FP6 € 285 million is“earmarked” for support to participation of INCO target countries within the 7 Thematic Priorities Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health: € 52.4 million within the total € 2,255 million Food Quality and Safety: € 15.9 million within the total € 685 million

  16. FP6 project with Russian participation (2004) Specific Targeted Research Project2E-BCAs in Crops Enhancement and exploitation of soil bio-control agents for bio-constraint management in crops Co-ordinator: CNR – Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Italy Russian partner: All Russia Institute of Plant Protection EC funding : 2.3 million € EC contribution to Russian partner : 213,300 €

  17. FP6 project with Russian participation (2004) Integrated Project Co-Extra GM and non-GM supply chains: their co-existence and traceability Co-ordinator: Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France Russian partner: BioEngineering RAS EC funding : 13 million € EC contribution to Russian partner: 200,000 €

  18. Last Calls for Proposals Life Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health:4th Call publication : Summer 2005 4th Call closing date : November 2005 Food Quality and Safety: 3rd Call closing date « Food » SSA : 7 September 2005 4th Call publication : end June / early July 2005 4th Call closing date : ( First stage IP / NoE and STREP ) Oct 2005( Second stage IP / NoE and SSA) Feb 2006

  19. Keep in touch with research! General information - http://europa.eu.int General information on research - http://europa.eu.int/comm/research Information on research programmes - http://www.cordis.lu http://www.cordis.lu/food/home.html http://www.cordis.lu/lifescihealth/home.html BioSociety - http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/biosociety/index_en.htm Info requests - research@cec.eu.int

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