Projet MX-MAP (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2021)
Action : Staff Exchanges
Panel : Chemistry
Statut du projet : SIGNED

The long-term goal of MX-MAP is to develop a functional pipeline for the immune characterization of new 2D nanomaterials of MXene family, for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of the human immune compatibility and immune activity towards biomedical applications. The immune characterization of the tested materials on the basis of intrinsic physical-chemical and immunological properties, through the combination of the most innovative technologies such as single-cell mass cytometry (CyTOF), will open breakthrough perspectives for the development of new therapeutic approaches applying nanomaterials as immunomodulators, scaffolds for tissue engineering, cancer therapy, and antibacterial agents. MX-MAP will develop key chemistry and immune-based strategies for MXene medical applications. The implication of this project extends beyond the specific nanoscience program greatly advancing the engineering process of 2D materials and their use in biomedicine. The MX-MAP project involves fourteen key players in European and non-European countries, including the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and three partners from Ukraine, coming from academia and SMEs. This program will provide strong support for the development of the careers of young brilliant scientists who want to grow towards an interdisciplinary vision of Science. Chemistry, biology, immunology, engineering, and cancer research are the expertise of MX-MAP. The senior team members are among the most influential scientists, including Prof. Yury Gogotsi (H-index=168) - inventor of MXenes, Prof. Klaus Ley (H-index=147) - one of the most cited immunologists worldwide, and Prof. Husam N Alshareef (H-index=99). The Consortium is perfectly balanced in terms of equal gender presence; the project Coordinator Lucia Gemma Delogu is a female, and 2 out 4 of four WP leaders are female. The project embraces a large view of inclusiveness and diversity, including countries with smaller economies such as Ukraine.

Mots clés : mxenes, nanomedicine, 2d materials, immunity, cancer therapy, tissue engineering, antibacterial properties

Participants :
- Cambridge raman imaging srl (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 36800.0 €
- Université de Sassari (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 110400.0 €
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (Émirats arabes unis) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université du Manitoba (Canada) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Padoue (Italie) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 133400.0 €
- Essen University Hospital (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 64400.0 €
- Université d'Ankara (Turquie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 110400.0 €
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Arabie saoudite) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de Novi Sad (Serbie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 151800.0 €
- Université Drexel (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- University System of Georgia (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Autres, subvention : 0.0 €
- Trinity College (Irlande) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 27600.0 €
- Materials research center (Ukraine) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 276000.0 €
- Université d'État de Soumy (Ukraine) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 248400.0 €
- Université de Lettonie (Lettonie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 230000.0 €