A multilevel integrative approach to microbial ecology: from molecular networks to cellular interactions in a spatially structured community

Project description

A multiparametric investigation of microbial interactions

Understanding how bacteria interact with each other and how they form communities is of paramount importance for human health. The EU-funded MultiMEc project proposes to study microbial interactions by developing a synthetic model community that consists of Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus plantarum, two microorganisms of the human gut. Researchers will employ experimental and mathematical methods to characterise the interactions between these microbes as well as delineate the role of the environment. These fundamental principles will find a plethora of applications including in the management of intestinal diseases associated with microbial dysbiosis.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › analytical chemistry › quantitative analysis
• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › proteins › proteomics
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › organic acids
• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology
• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › mathematical model

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2020 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2020

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-RI - RI – Reintegration panel

Coordinator

EIDGENOESSISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE ZUERICH

Net EU contribution

€ 203 149,44

Address

Raemistrasse 101
8092 Zuerich
Switzerland

Region

Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera › Zürich › Zürich

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 203 149,44