Objective Adaptive interactions with the environment depend on sophisticated brain plasticity mechanisms at multiple levels: from single neurons to large-scale brain networks. Traditionally, the study of plasticity has been fragmented into sensory, motor or decision-related circuits. However, translating brain plasticity findings to brain repair requires an understanding of the interactions between these circuits. Our aim is to integrate this study of learning and plasticity to promote wellbeing and advance healthcare interventions. We take a multidisciplinary approach, synthesising methods from physiology, cellular neurobiology, pharmacology, brain imaging, behavioural science and computational modelling to reveal plasticity at multiple scales (cellular, structural and functional). We will test how learning modifies sensory representations, perceptual decisions and motor outputs. Further, we will examine brain reorganisation and long-term plasticity in cases of congenital or acquired sensory and motor deficits. Our approach requires the coordinated efforts of international research leaders who work in top Universities and market-leading companies. This research training environment will deliver a cohort of young researchers experienced in transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries to deliver deeper insight into brain plasticity. Further, ABC’s approach of cementing interactions between sectors into the training programme means that our ESRs will have the skills necessary to move between sectors and can maximise the translation of their findings for human health and wellbeing. The work has impact in assistive technology, education and rehabilitation and expert recognition systems. The involvement of private sector companies, and a pronounced focus on translational aspects within the network’s activities (i.e. at all training events), will enhance European capacities for brain plasticity research and its applications. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesneurobiologymedical and health sciencesclinical medicinephysiotherapymedical and health sciencesbasic medicinephysiologymedical and health sciencesbasic medicinepharmacology and pharmacy Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-ITN - Marie-Curie Action: "Initial Training Networks" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-ITN See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN) Coordinator THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE EU contribution € 695 058,29 Address TRINITY LANE THE OLD SCHOOLS CB2 1TN Cambridge United Kingdom See on map Region East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Renata Schaeffer (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (9) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all BRAIN INNOVATION BV Netherlands EU contribution € 243 833,22 Address OXFORDLAAN 55 6229 EV Maastricht See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Limburg (NL) Zuid-Limburg Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Claudia Goebel (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data BLINDSIGHT GMBH Germany EU contribution € 226 626,42 Address BRAUHAUSSTRASSE 20 36110 SCHLITZ See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Ingmar Gutberlet (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA Italy EU contribution € 245 886,30 Address VIA MOREGO 30 16163 Genova See on map Region Nord-Ovest Liguria Genova Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Ingrid Sica (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN Belgium EU contribution € 501 797,25 Address OUDE MARKT 13 3000 Leuven See on map Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. 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Leuven Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Elke Lammertyn (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSE AKADEMIE VAN WETENSCHAPPEN - KNAW Netherlands EU contribution € 490 967,40 Address KLOVENIERSBURGWAL 29 HET TRIPPENHUIS 1011 JV AMSTERDAM See on map Region West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Pieter Roelfsema (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD United Kingdom EU contribution € 525 700,98 Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Stephen Conway (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAET TUEBINGEN Germany EU contribution € 456 552,80 Address GESCHWISTER-SCHOLL-PLATZ 72074 Tuebingen See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Tübingen, Landkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Martin Giese (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data CARL VON OSSIETZKY UNIVERSITAET OLDENBURG Germany EU contribution € 226 626,42 Address AMMERLAENDER HEERSTRASSE 114-118 26129 Oldenburg See on map Region Niedersachsen Weser-Ems Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Stefan Debener (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Participation ended United Kingdom EU contribution € 192 381,88 Address Edgbaston B15 2TT Birmingham See on map Region West Midlands (England) West Midlands Birmingham Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact May Chung (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data