Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
MOLECULAR BASIS OF ANTIBIOTIC TRANSLOCATION (TRANSLOCATION)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Italy,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Germany,France,Switzerland,Germany,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 2013)
Start date: 2013-09-01
End date: 2017-08-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3304341.0
EU funding (EUR): 3304341.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

Multidrug resistant bacteria are now ubiquitous in both hospitals and the larger community. Drug-resistant pathogens are becoming increasingly pervasive, for example, the resurrection of tuberculosis provides one ominous example highlighting the risk associated with evolved drug resistance. Moreover, many pharmaceutical companies abandoned this field and no truly novel active antibacterial compounds are currently in clinical trials. Obviously we need new antibacterial molecules and maybe, novel strategies to develop antibiotics. The novel aspect here is to use state-in-the art techniques to quantify rate limiting steps of individual components involved antibiotic penetration and to validate them at the cellular level. Such a system biology approach identifies bottlenecks of existing antibiotics and might suggest novel antibiotic therapy. In Gram-negative bacteria, where influx and efflux systems located in the Outer Membrane represent a physical bottleneck for any antibiotic to reach a potential target. The aim is to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms at the basis of the influx and efflux processes and to teach scientists with different scientific background to go beyond the classical faculty boarder. Bringing nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, computer modeling, pharmacology, microbiology together will facilitate the transfer of expertise acquired within the network in both academic and industry. To achieve these goals we propose a training program allowing young researcher to collaborate across traditional faculty boarder. Three partners from the private sector will actively participate, the first one is a SME developing unique nanodevices allowing high-throughput drug screening in the field of electrophysiology, the second one is engaged in developing novel antibiotics and the third one is working on drug screening and characterization. Moreover three global pharmaceutical companies will accept students for secondments.

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance,gram-negative infections,efflux,automatic bilayer,electrophysiology,antibiotics,membrane permeability,modelling,transport rates
BluePharmTrain (BLUEPHARMTRAIN)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Netherlands,Iceland,Spain,Switzerland,Estonia,United Kingdom,Netherlands,Germany,Ireland
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 2013)
Start date: 2013-09-01
End date: 2017-12-31
Duration (months): 52.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3896332.66
EU funding (EUR): 3896332.66
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

Marine sponges harbour extremely diverse populations of microbes, and are world record holders for the production of a plethora of bioactive molecules. Previous studies, however, aiming at the growth of sponges or their associated microbes for the production of bioactive compounds to supply biological material for clinical trials, have been largely unsuccessful. BLUEPHARMTRAIN is a multi-disciplinary alliance of 20 academic and industrial partners that will excel in research and training through integration of complementary expertise in cell biology, microbiology, natural product chemistry, genomics & transcriptomics (omics) and socio-economics. We will adopt cutting-edge omics technologies to give a new boost to the more traditional disciplines: microbial isolation, cell culture and natural product chemistry to go beyond the current scientific frontiers. For example, metagenomic and transcriptomic data will be applied to identify the metabolic potential and restrictions of -yet- uncultured microbes and will serve for the design of tailor-made cultivation conditions. In addition, heterologous expression of bioactive gene clusters and enzymes able to perform unusual modifications will serve as an alternative strategy to unlock the bioactive potential of sponges. Thus we aim to develop an extensive technology platform that is applicable for obtaining a wide variety of bioactive compounds from distinct sponges and their microbes. BLUEPHARMTRAIN will provide a complementary set of experimental and conceptual local and network-wide training modules and workshops to 15 young researchers. The recruited fellows will work towards personalized training plans to meet individual needs and interests, generating a critical mass of young researchers in the emerging field of blue biotechnology. The presence of a large consortium of versatile biotechnology, pharmaceutical and consultancy firms ensures a good balance between academic and transferable skills acquired by the fellows.

Keywords: sponge bioactive symbiosis
Platform for European Medical Support during major emergencies (PULSE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Security
Destination: Restoring security and safety in case of crisis
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Germany,Italy,Ireland,Romania,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SEC-2013-1, 2013)
Start date: 2014-05-01
End date: 2016-10-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3913315.0
EU funding (EUR): 2789940.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

In Europe, one of the core emergency response services to deadly threats such as pandemic disease and major terrorism attacks is the European Health Services (EHS). The EHS comprise key stakeholders that include hospitals, community health services, pre-hospital emergency care services, medical suppliers, rescue services, health related voluntary services and others. It is crucial to the EHS that it remains in an excellent state of preparedness supported by first-class planning and decision support tools. Moreover, in the response phase, EHS need consistent, coordinated and standardised advanced support methods and tools providing support in critical tasks like e.g. early threat detection, common operational picture, creation of surge capacity etc. Finally, at a pan European level, EHS also need an interoperable framework with the ability to provide a coordinated European response to any major medical incident. PULSE aims to meet these challenges. The project will begin by a) comprehensively studying the procedures, processes and training requirements in current operation at the EHS using the support of end users available to the project. It will then b): • Develop standard and consistent response procedures and processes; • Provide tools to support decision making in both preparedness and response phases; • Provide a Framework that ensures decision makers have access to timely key data, planning and decision support tools and to international best practice and lessons learnt; • Present innovative training techniques to improve personnel response training; • Develop an ‘emergency app’ for smart phones that will allow users fast and flexible access to emergency resource availability information; The primary benefit will: • Reduce administration, bureaucracy and ensure better use of resources; The project will: • Build on research results from previous EU projects which have developed usable analysis of societal and political criteria and their relevance to security measures -Capture and assess lessons learnt. The PULSE framework solution can be validated by two pilot scenarios based on multiple exercises and demonstrations: a) a biological attack in Italy and b) a major stadium 'crush' at a Dublin concert. Both will involve cross corder support from neighbouring countries

Keywords: major medical emergency,health services,preparedness,response,crisis management,standardised procedures and processes,sars,weak signal detection,threat analysis
European Network for Durable Reinforcement and Rehabilitation Solutions (ENDURE)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Belgium,Greece,United Kingdom,Sweden,Hungary,Spain,Italy,Germany,Switzerland,Portugal,United Kingdom,Latvia
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 2013)
Start date: 2013-10-01
End date: 2017-09-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3870520.94
EU funding (EUR): 3870520.94
Participants: 14
Project status: CLOSED

The growth of advanced composites in construction in recent years has been spectacular, doubling in size in the last 10 years. This expansion has been largely due to the use of Fibre Reinforced Polymer reinforcement in structural applications and, although the current economic climate has seen a slowdown of the general construction market, the demand of composite products within the European construction market is estimated to grow and reach €3.1 billion by 2013. The on-going requirement for more durable structures and more efficient rehabilitation solutions is the key driving force behind the introduction of FRPs in the construction industry as reinforcing or strengthening material for concrete and masonry structures. In Europe alone, the annual cost of repair and maintenance of the infrastructure is estimated to be about 50% of the construction budget. Composite materials are readily used in a large number of applications and yet, a set of accepted design guidelines does not exist and most construction professionals are unaware of what composites are and rely on specialists who often use their own standards and guidelines. Moreover, little interaction exists between academia and industry and practical applications are time and again a reflection of a design approach instructed by conservative guidelines, which hinder innovation. The aim of the Network is to train researchers in the use of advanced composites for construction so as to develop and maintain a critical mass of research groups that will address the main scientific challenges in the field, enable the development of advanced material standards and design guidelines, co-ordinate European research, and offer a link between academia and industry. The Network will strengthen the European Research Area on composite reinforcements and will contribute to increase the competitiveness of the European construction industry worldwide.

Keywords: concrete,frp,strengthening,rehabilitation,innovation,durability,design
Complex wetting phenomena (COWET)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Greece,Israel,United Kingdom,Germany,Spain,Poland,Netherlands,Germany,United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 2013)
Start date: 2014-01-01
End date: 2017-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3909747.22
EU funding (EUR): 3909747.22
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

Static and dynamic wetting of solid surfaces by liquids is a focus of numerous theoretical, computational and experimental investigations. Most of the research and training activities are focused on the wetting of simple solids by one-component liquids. However, a wide variety of industrial processes mostly include wetting/spreading of complex multiphase liquids over heterogeneous, structured or (nano)porous solids. The latter include deposition of active substances from foams and nanoemulsions on human hair and skin and deposition of functional nanoparticles on textile fibers and flexible polymer films. The mechanisms of those complex fluid-solid processes are to be understood. The development and optimization of the industrial processes and products is based on purely empirical trial and error methods. CoWet supra-disciplinary project is aimed at bridging the gap between the industrially relevant processes involving the complex fluid-solid processes, from one side, and the high resolution experiment, as well as physically sound modelling and direct computer simulations, from the other side. The high-resolution, high-speed experimental techniques, including confocal microscopy, atomic force microscopy and fluorescent correlation spectroscopy, will be used to reveal the nano- and microscopic phenomena governing the complex fluid-solid interactions in the course of wetting/spreading processes of complex liquids over complex substrates. The modern computational and modelling techniques will help to reveal, predict and optimize the industry-relevant processes. The young researchers will be trained to study the systems of practical importance rather than focusing on model systems only. They learn the cutting edge scientific methodology and application technology from an industrial perspective. CoWet fellows will form a powerful network of experts which will eventually result in ground-breaking development of new complex fluid-solid technological processes.

Keywords: wetting,spreading,inkjet printing,complex liquids,complex surfaces
Petty cRiminality diminution through sEarch and Analysis in multi-source video Capturing and archiving plaTform (P-REACT)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Security
Destination: Security Research coordination and structuring
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Spain,Cyprus,Greece,Ireland,United Kingdom,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SEC-2013-1, 2013)
Start date: 2014-04-01
End date: 2016-05-31
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1893606.0
EU funding (EUR): 1489396.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

Petty crimes pose a more significant threat to daily life of local communities. Crime increases due to socioeconomic criteria (wealth level of local community, unemployment rate, etc.) and its impact is becoming more critical due to recent economic crisis. This high rate of criminality infects the social and commercial environment which makes citizens and business reluctant to elaboration and welfare. Moreover, it should be kept in mind that reckless confrontation to petty crimes by police or security enterprises can cause unreasonable loss of lives. FP7-SEC-2013 has identified this need and requires low cost technology based solutions that reduce criminal activity and at the same time meet the needs and financial expectations of the communities, citizens and businesses. In response to the above issue P-REACT proposes to research and develop a sensor data (video and motion) capturing and archiving network/platform that allows the protection of small businesses from petty crimes. It is based on low cost components and built in capabilities (sensors and embedded systems) interconnecting using established and emerging technologies, such as Digital Subscriber Lines and Cloud computing. The basic idea is to install low-cost cameras and smart sensors in the small business’ premises, that are networked directly to, one or more, Cloud-based, Data Centers, where their activity is continuously monitored and recorded. A potential incident detected by sensors installed in a specific store may also trigger neighbour sensors installed in other premises near the incident in order to provide the best coverage possible in terms of data gathering. Moreover, the platform will be able to receive information (images, video) captured by mobile smart devices (phones, tablets etc.) operated by users that were found ad-hoc at a place of an incident.

Keywords: video analytics,lightweight analytics,motion detection,embedded systems,early warning sensors,cloud,vsaas,networking,security framework,privacy,data protection,legal issues,etrhics,etc
Interdisciplinary Training and Research Programme for Innovative Doctorates in Forensic Science (INTREPID FORENSICS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 2013)
Start date: 2014-04-01
End date: 2018-03-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2935916.5
EU funding (EUR): 2935916.5
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The INTREPID Forensics programme will provide opportunities for students to pursue innovative PhD research degrees focusing on areas in the forensic sciences. Forensic-related research topics are difficult to study comprehensively at PhD level, due to the inherent interdisciplinary nature of these enquires. High quality supervision of such projects, which are aligned with the occupational standards of forensic practitioners and researchers, requires expertise from both a legal/criminological perspective as well as a physical sciences specialism. Traditionally, bridging this divide between the social, legal, and physical sciences has not been possible for prospective PhD students. The United Kingdom, and the University of Leicester in particular, has a strong history of world class forensic research and innovation and this proposed innovative doctoral programme would attract high quality early career researchers to investigate forensic technologies with the potential to impact crime across Europe and globally. The University of Leicester hosts the 'Alec Jeffreys Forensic Science Institute' which serves as a central facilitator of forensic research and teaching across the disciplines and colleges. By bringing these disciplines together, and engaging with industry and European partners, the institute has the ability to offer innovative PhD opportunities to students who wish to research forensic topics. Such projects will be supervised by leading academic researchers from a variety of disciplines, and are designed to overcome traditional boundaries between the physical and social sciences. Students will benefit from expertise across the relevant disciplines, the faculty will be given the opportunity to engage with colleagues through joint supervision which would not normally be possible, and the forensic services industry will ultimately find graduates of this programme to be better prepared for a career in forensic science research, innovation and practice.

Keywords: forensic,criminology,law,chemistry,pathology,psychology
Cybercrime and cyberterrOrism (E)Uropean Research AGEnda (COURAGE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Security
Destination: Increasing the Security of infrastructures and utilities
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Italy,United Kingdom,Italy,Netherlands,Sweden,United Kingdom,Belgium,Switzerland,Slovenia,Germany,Netherlands,France,Germany,Ireland,Poland,Bulgaria
Call:  (FP7-SEC-2013-1, 2013)
Start date: 2014-05-01
End date: 2016-04-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1681477.6
EU funding (EUR): 1294425.5
Participants: 17
Project status: CLOSED

The COuRAGE (Cybercrime and cyberterrOrism (E)UropeanResearch AGEnda ) consortium will deliver a measured, comprehensive, relevant research agenda for Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism (CC/CT) guided by the knowledge and experience of the highly experienced and exceptionally qualified consortium (16 partners, 11 countries) and Advisory Board members (14 organisations including EUROPOL, JRC and ERA). This Research Agenda will identify the major challenges, reveal research gaps, and will identify and recommend detailed practical research approaches to address these gaps through strategies that are aligned to real-world needs. These strategies will be supported by complex test and evaluation schemes. The purpose of COuRAGE is to significantly improve the security of citizens and critical infrastructures and support crime investigators. The COuRAGE approach builds on three pillars, namely:-a user centric methodology, to identify gaps, challenges and barriers based on real-world needs and experiences; an analytical and semantic approach, to deliver a taxonomy and create a common understanding of the subject with all stakeholders; and, a competitive and market oriented approach, to foster practical implementations of counter-measures using effective test and validation solutions. COuRAGE will obtaining accurate, robust and validated user requirements which will be reflected on the research agenda and improve the participation of citizens in the sharing of information and by sustained focus against cyber criminals and cyber-terrorist activities. This agenda will be elaborated through a progressive and collaborative approach, consolidating contributions from the legislative, law enforcement, research and industrial communities represented by the COuRAGE consortium and the COuRAGE advisory board. The agenda will be delivered through incremental steps at M6, M12, M18 and M24.

Keywords: cyber-crime,cyber-terrorism,research agenda,methodology,multidisciplinarity,coordination,law-enforcement authorities,critical infrastructures,citizens
Increasing the engagement of civil society in security research (SECUREPART)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Security
Destination: Security Research coordination and structuring
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,United Kingdom,Portugal,Spain,Germany,Belgium
Call:  (FP7-SEC-2013-1, 2013)
Start date: 2014-05-01
End date: 2016-04-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 966039.5
EU funding (EUR): 889888.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

There is a need of a more structured civil society environment at European level regarding security research. SecurePART proposes the following strategic objectives to be achieved: 1 Understanding the status quo about CSOs participation; 2 Helping CSOs to cope with the increasing complexity of security research; 3 Supporting the internal structure of CSOs, promoting collaboration links among them and with the rest of stakeholders; 4 Defining a strategy and produce an action plan with action steps how to increase CSO participation in both the shaping and the implementation of security research. The following measurable results will be achieved by SecurePART: • Comprehensive inventory of CSO forms of involvement in the overall FP7; • Interviews to 25 experts in CSO involvement and the societal dimension of the European research; • Combined use of analytical techniques: concatenation, statistics and SWOT; • Comparative analysis of CSO involvement in other 3 non-security related research fields; • Exhaustive analysis of internal CSO capacities, collaboration links among CSOs and dialogue between CSO and the rest of stakeholders; • Recommendations based on 6 case studies from the existing experience at European and international level; • 10 CSO-oriented events in which communication actions to raise awareness on advocacy in security research; • Dissemination of 75 paper final Action Plan; participation in events presenting the project results; and, 500 visitors of the website having downloaded at least 1 public deliverable. SecurePART is submitted by independent, specialized social research centres and consultancies (specialised in policy analysis, citizen engagement and social marketing) ensuring a neutral approach. Extensive interaction with CSOs is ensured by the EU Federation of CSOs (ENNA) that will facilitate large consultations with their representatives and the multiplying effect of communication and dissemination actions planned.

Keywords: civil society,engagement,cso involvement,security research