Project description
Training in biomolecular diagnostics and cultural heritage conservation
The study of ancient proteins plays a crucial role in unravelling humanity’s history. However, the shortage of trained specialists is a challenge. With the advent of mass spectrometry-based ancient protein sequencing, the need for highly specialised scientists with a multidisciplinary background has become paramount. In this context, the EU-funded TEMPERA project will train young scientists in mass spectrometry-based ancient protein residue analysis. Its focus is on biomolecular diagnostics and the conservation of cultural heritage material. It will provide advanced doctoral training that is international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary in nature. Through the TEMPERA network, research-based training will be delivered, fostering constructive interaction across various disciplines. This approach will allow experts with different backgrounds to collaborate effectively.
Objective
TEMPERA will provide international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary state-of-the-art doctoral training to prepare the next generation of specialists in mass spectrometry-based ancient protein residues analysis for biomolecular diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage material.
Due to their chemical and mechanical properties, proteins have always represented the category of biomolecules most extensively exploited by humans to satisfy basic needs, including: nutrition, clothing, sheltering and transportation. However presently there are very few specialists that have been trained to analyse ancient proteins, in stark contrast to the study of ancient DNA. The growing demand of information provided by mass spectrometry-based ancient protein sequencing will require highly specialised profiles with a multidisciplinary background in analytical chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, archaeology and art restoration.
Within the TEMPERA network, a team of talented young scientists from both experimental sciences and cultural heritage conservation disciplines will be created and prepared to become a group of highly qualified specialists.
The TEMPERA network aims at:
(i) forming, through research-based training, the professional profiles behind tomorrow’s state-of-the-art analysis of ancient proteins from cultural heritage materials,
(ii) consolidating existing constructive interaction across disciplines to focus different expertise and backgrounds into the common aim of safeguarding and enhancing European cultural heritage,
(iii) stimulating, through the right set of specific research-related and transferable skills, the development of
application-oriented mind set for direct or indirect exploitation of TEMPERA R&D activities.
As a key TEMPERA feature, the unique contribution provided by each participating institution will be integrated in a strong partnership to achieve valuable complementary research-specific and widely transferrable professional competence.
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- natural sciences biological sciences biochemistry biomolecules proteins proteomics
- humanities history and archaeology archaeology
- humanities arts art history
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers
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MSCA-ITN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN)
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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016
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1165 Kobenhavn
Denmark
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