Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
The eBusiness research by Euro-Asian exchange programme (EBEREA)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Finland,Finland,Netherlands,Italy
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-03-01
End date: 2014-02-28
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 414000.0
EU funding (EUR): 414000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The eBEREA aims to set up a thematic joint exchange programme dedicated to advance research and higher education in the fields of electronic business (eBusiness) in EU and China. The programme will reinforce existing research collaboration through seconding and hosting researchers. The aim is to actively transfer knowledge with a view to generating strategic impacts in the thematic research area as well as developing sustainable collaboration between EU and China in research and in education. The thematic focus of this exchange programme is electronic business, more specifically business modelling and design; related financial services for consumers and citizens; and the institutional arrangements such as regulation and trust enhancing mechanisms on advocating the aforementioned topics for prospering eSociety. In China, electronic commerce/business is one of the key areas in long-term development of science and technology (S&T). Its importance is continuously increasing and the challenges and emergent issues in codes of conduct, financing, and legislation are recognised. Therefore the S&T responsible researchers in the fields of eBusiness in China are keen to exchange knowledge with their colleagues in Europe. For Europe, the research collaboration with China provides a new opportunity to study eBusiness of high volumes and high growth rates: the largest and busiest eBusiness sites in the world are Chinese. The decisions made by Chinese authorities and economic players regarding regulation and trust enhancing mechanisms are of global importance and crucial to the development of global eBusiness environment. eBEREA cooperation with the key developers of Chinese eBusiness and financial education gives an opportunity for the European partners to influence the development of eBusiness research and practises in China also in long term. The eBEREA exchange programme is implemented by a network of five EU universities and three universities in China.

Keywords: technological sciences,e-business,e-commerce,e-governement
Mathematical Tools for the Management of Uncertain and Vague Information (MATOMUVI)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Italy,Italy,Italy,Spain,Spain,Czechia
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2011-03-15
End date: 2015-03-14
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 174600.0
EU funding (EUR): 174600.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

Driven by the increasing demands in Mathematics, Philosophy and Computer Science, the last two decades witnessed a growing interest in non-classical and many-valued logics. Until not too many years ago, many-valued logics were nearly a curiosity. The situation has now changed and the weaponry of tools in use to current researchers has acquired solid foundations and a respectable amount of applications to other fields. Many important results have enlighten deep connections with other fields of Mathematics such as ordered algebraic structures, combinatorial counterparts of toric geometry, feedback coding theory. Many-valued logics are recognized as the main tool to reason formally in presence of vagueness. Nevertheless new breakthroughs open new challenges, and the knowledge acquired so far empowers the study of more complex phenomena. The aim of this project is to put together some prominent European and Latin-American researchers in many-valued logic in a coordinated effort towards the delivery of a uniform formal system in which &quot;uncertain&quot; and &quot;vague&quot; aspects, which pervade phenomena in the real world, can be treated together in an integrated manner. This is desirable both from the Mathematical and the application point of view as many concrete systems (e.g., medical expert systems) deal with both phenomena and currently not in a completely satisfactory way. This joint enterprise is feasible owing to the pre-existing longstanding collaborations among the researchers involved in the project. Accordingly, beside the joint scientific achievements, we aim at the creation of Latin-American and European Consortium on vague and uncertain reasoning, whose aim will be to draw into focus the manifold strengths of Mathematical Logic in vagueness and uncertainty, by supporting and promoting activities such as: international conferences and workshops; multi-disciplinary research collaborations; short and long-term exchanges.

Keywords: mathematical logic,artificial intelligence,many-valued logic,reasoning under vagueness and uncertainty
Multicentre discovery of breast cancer biomarkers (CANOMICS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Greece
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-08-01
End date: 2012-07-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 86400.0
EU funding (EUR): 86400.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer among European women, and over half of the worldwide breast cancer related mortalities occur in the developing world. Despite improvements in surgical techniques and chemoradiotherapy, the ability to cure patients with breast cancer remains limited and five year survival for patients with advanced disease is dismal. Expression profiling and biomarker discovery aims to provide means for tumour diagnosis, classification, and prediction of response to therapy and prognosis. This could potentially lead to the building of robust early detection modules, and personalised effective breast cancer therapies which would improve outcomes. The emerging field of proteomics targets the discovery of early stage biomarkers in biological tissue which could lead to new clinically valid biomarkers discovery.The goal of this application is to develop proteomic tests using different approaches for identification of breast cancer biomarkers which could ultimately form the basis of a screening and/or prognostication test. Using different biological samples and proteomic biomarkers’ discovery methods improves the prospects of classification and stratification of different biological groups. Early cancer detection, improved treatment selection and outcome are expected in return. This project is focused on early detection where comparative analysis of proteomes of normal individuals and patients with cancer, as well as different subgroups of patients, will be used to develop a “signature” of changes that are characteristic of breast cancer. Our study will be based on serum and breast tissue samples collected and analysed in 5 centres.

Keywords: health sciences
Dimension Phenomena and Curvature Equations in Carnot Groups (CG-DICE)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Italy,Switzerland,Spain
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-03-01
End date: 2013-02-28
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 64800.0
EU funding (EUR): 64800.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The core of this project can be shortly (and roughly) described as project in Geometric Metric Theory and curvature equations in non-Euclidean structures. It is worthwhile from the very beginning to state clearly that, when we mention non-Euclidean structures, we refer to metric structures that are not Euclidean at any scale. Thus, the model we have in mind are not Riemannian manifolds, but better the so-called sub-Riemannian manifolds and fractals, or even fractals in sub-Riemannian spaces. In the last few years, sub-Riemannian structures have been largely studied in several respects, such as differential geometry, geometric measure theory, subelliptic differential equations, complex variables, optimal control theory, mathematical models in neurosciences, non-holonomic mechanics, robotics. Among all sub-Riemannian structures, a prominent position is taken by the so-called Carnot groups (simply connected Lie groups G with stratified nilpotent algebra), which play versus sub Riemannian spaces the role played by Euclidean spaces (considered as tangent spaces) versus Riemannian manifolds. The notion of dimension is crucial in our approach: the non-Euclidean character of the structures we are interested to study hides in the gap between the topological dimension of a group G and its metric dimension. Isoperimetric inequalities, analysis on fractal sets, quasiconformal and quasiregular maps are a typical manifestations of the metric dimension versus the topological dimension. In addition, dimension phenomena appear in a crucial way when dealing with intrinsic curvature in submanifolds of Carnot groups and in the curvature equations.

Keywords: curvature equations,geometric measure theory,carnot groups,fractals,quasiconformal and quasiregular maps
SOL-GEL MATERIALS SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION FOR OPTICAL SENSING (SOLGELSENS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Spain,France,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-09-01
End date: 2013-12-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 115200.0
EU funding (EUR): 115200.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The objective of this collaboration is to share the expertise and knowledge of the involved partners to develop selective and sensitive sensors for molecules with biological and industrial interest. The materials, based on the molecular imprinting technology and in hybrid silica, will be prepared using the sol-gel processes. The Université Paul Sabatier in Toulouse (UPS-TLSE) has a extended experience in the synthesis of functionalized chromophores which can be used as molecular probes. The University of Kiev (UNIKIEV) is internationally known for their works in immobilization of functionalized probes in sol-gel materials and carbon electrodes. The Universidad de Oviedo (UNIOVI) as well as the University of Pierre and Marie Curie as the Ecole Superiore de Phyique et Chemie Indrustielle have all a wide background in characterizing this kind of materials. Finally, the University of Oviedo and the University of Kiev have huge experience in the development of optical sensors.

Keywords: analytical chemistry,polymer chemistry,structural chemistry,organic chemistry
Hypogene Caves Morphology - Europe/Australia Comparison (HYPOCAVE)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Poland,Slovenia
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-05-01
End date: 2013-10-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 40200.0
EU funding (EUR): 30600.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The objective of the project is to compare and contrast - for the first time – the limestone caves from different hemispheres, in fragments of different supercontinents, from areas with different geology, geomorphology and present and past climate. The idea that these caves might have significant similarities is completely at odds with traditional views about the origin and evolution of limestone caves. The project will be based on the field and laboratory works conducted in the caves of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland (Poland), Classical Karst (Slovenia), Rockhampton in central Queensland and Jenolan Caves in New South Wales (Australia). The research exchange will be the crucial component of the project. Among the project’s deliverables, there will be as follows: the publications in relevant ISI-listed refereed journals, international workshop on hypogene caves, international postgraduate training, seminars for local communities. The transfer of knowledge focusing on the academics will be enabled at 4 international school meetings in Slovenia and Poland, the international workshop in Poland and the national conference in Australia. The next target group that the transfer of knowledge will concentrate on will be the local communities (e.g. activating them in the context of environmental issues like nature protection and sustainable development). The impact will also concern different audiences: the academics will be interested in all the knowledge beyond the-state-of the-art gained from it, local communities will be sensitized to the nature heritage protection. Widely understood collaboration between the project’s participants and partners from other countries – also outside the European Research Area – should be understood as one of the most important objectives that the authors of the project are going to put into practice while, e.g., working together in international consortia realizing the Integrated Projects of the EU 7th Framework Programme.

Keywords: geosciences,cave science,hypogene speleogenesis,palaeokarst,cave mineralogy,researchers exchange
Control of reproductive behaviors in an equatorial sub-oscine bird: Implication for biodiversity studies. (LIPAUGUS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-03-01
End date: 2014-02-28
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 171000.0
EU funding (EUR): 171000.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Although birds are the best studied vertebrate group, most studied species are endemic to the temperate zones while about half of all bird species life in the tropics. Further, among the tropical species many belong to the so-called sub-oscine passerines while the temperate zones are dominated by their sister group, the oscines or songbirds. The knowledge of the biodiversity of reproduction mechanisms of tropical species including the sub-oscines is essential to understand the generality of behavioral mechanisms derived from temperate zone species and required for conservation efforts. In an interdisciplinary longitudinal approach we study the reproductive behavior of a prominent tropical bird, the sub-oscine Lipaugus vociferans (screaming piha), the voice of the Amazon that inhabits most lowland forest of the Amazon basin. In the obstructed environment of the raining forest, reproductive success depends on vocalization. Male pihas sing in a chorus to achieve group precision required to attract females. Despite such complicated singing, the songs of the screaming piha are thought to be innate since this species belongs to the sub-oscines while the songs of related songbirds are learned. In relation, sub-oscines are thought to lack particular hormone-sensitive brain region that control vocal learning and control the seasonal singing of temperate songbirds. However, not only requires the chorus singing of the piha precision, their vocal performance is clearly seasonal. The study of reproductive behaviors such as vocalizations in a sub-oscine species near the equator delivers insights in (1) the environmental Zeitgeber(s) that synchronize reproductive behaviors in the tropics, (2) the endocrine factors that translate the external Zeitgeber into neuroendocrine mechanisms that facilitate vocal courtship and (3) the mechanisms of vocal learning of sub-oscines.

Keywords: natural sciences,reproduction,singing,learning,tropics,amazon,seasonality,birds,endocrine,mechanisms,brain,interdisciplinary,fieldwork.
Genome Sciences - Evolutionary And Functional Perspective (EVOLGEN)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Poland
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2015-12-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 232200.0
EU funding (EUR): 118800.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The main objectives of the proposed program is to bring together European and Japanese partners whose main interest is in comparative and evolutionary genomics. The genome science is one of the youngest biological disciplines developing dynamically and heavily dependant on technology. This requires collaborative work of experts with different background. Our teams are focused on functional and evolutionary analyzes of different genomes. Objectives of the proposed program are two fold. On one hand using our complementary expertise we want to push forward our specific research projects. On the other hand we want to complement our graduate students education through work in the partner institutions. Each of the labs involved in this collaboration has a unique, yet complementary expertise. By visiting different labs graduate students and early career scientists will significantly improved their skills and expertise. They will also benefit tremendously from visits of senior scientists in partner labs.

Keywords: evolutionary biology,medical genomics,computational biology,bioinformatics,molecular evolution
Functional and structural analysis of bacterial membrane transporters (BACMT)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Norway,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-09-03
End date: 2014-09-02
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 59400.0
EU funding (EUR): 59400.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Membrane transport proteins play crucial roles in fundamental cellular processes and functions in all organisms. A substantial proportion of prokaryotic genes are predicted to encode membrane transporters, emphasising the importance of transporters in their lifestyles. In silico analysis of sequenced Acinetobacter baumannii and Bacillus cereus group strains has revealed the presence of an unprecedented high number (over 100) of multidrug resistance (MDR) efflux pumps in these pathogenic bacteria. The current project is a collaboration between three partners, two European and an Australian research group. The project aims to increase our knowledge about the membrane transport processes with regards to their role in microbial pathogenesis and resistance to antimicrobials. The project also aims to illuminate the evolutionary relatedness and structure-function relationships of membrane transport proteins.

Keywords: molecular genetics,evolutionary biology,functional biology,microbiology,molecular evolution,structural biology,phylogeny
Exchanges around Femtosecond Laser Applications in Glasses (E-FLAG)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: France,United Kingdom,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IRSES, 2009)
Start date: 2010-11-08
End date: 2014-11-07
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 75600.0
EU funding (EUR): 75600.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The concept is to collect the best researchers on the topic of the interaction of femtosecond laser with glasses for discussion and exchanges. On the other hand, it is to train students and young researchers on one of the most promising new research field which is the 3D local shaping of linear and non linear optical properties in glasses; the knowledge of the expert being shared with the novices. The development of femtosecond laser has prompted the investigation of many nonlinear physical phenomena, such as multiphoton induced reactions, plasma formation and avalanche ionisation in glasses. Today’s ultrafast laser systems offer thus a myriad of material interactions such as 3D refractive index change internal patterning, annealing and micromachining but now other properties are aroused like oxydoreduction, chirality, non-reciprocal writing, self-assembled sub-wavelength structures, nanocluster structuration. These interactions exhibit enormous potentialities in the development of a new generation of components for photonics, optical telecommunication and high power laser. No other technique holds such potential for 3D shaping the linear and non-linear optical properties of optical glasses on demand and thus to realize 3D multi-component photonic devices, fabricated in one single step in a variety of transparent materials. All these qualities let us foresee a considerable and innovative development of the femtosecond laser writing technology in glasses. It is obvious that this new technology will be a source of employment in the next 10 years. We can thus predict a need of knowledge exchange and personnel training. Strength of scientific exchanges has thus to be increased in this research area. In the course of this, consistent views can be produced on the fundamental process for fostering new developments. In the same time, we can expect render easier applications already identify but also stimulate the creation of new original devices and new functions.

Keywords: applied optics,solid state physics,radiation chemistry,microengineering,materials engineering