Descripción del proyecto
Bioplaguicidas microbianos para vectores de enfermedades y control de plagas agrícolas
Los objetivos sostenibles de la biotecnología verde incluyen tecnologías innovadoras que combaten enfermedades debilitantes y raras en humanos y plantas y sustituyen los procesos químicos que producen materiales contaminantes. El Instituto de Biología Molecular y Biotecnología de la Fundación para la Investigación y la Tecnología Hellas (IMBB-FORTH) en Heraclión (Creta) realiza investigaciones pioneras y promueve la excelencia científica. El equipo del proyecto MicroBioPest, financiado con fondos europeos, establecerá el equipo de investigación MicroBioPest en el IMBB para desarrollar bioplaguicidas microbianos seguros para el medio ambiente, con el objetivo de dirigirse a los vectores de enfermedades humanas y plagas agrícolas. El proyecto aplicará componentes innovadores y metodologías avanzadas para identificar microorganismos insecticidas, dilucidar la naturaleza y el modo de acción de los bioplaguicidas microbianos, y desarrollar prototipos de productos.
Objetivo
The proposed ERA Chair, Prof. George Dimopoulos, completed his PhD at IMBB-FORTH in 1996 and has through a remarkable career path (Harvard, EMBL, Imperial College, Johns Hopkins) become a world-leader in the field of vector biology/microbial biopesticides. He will establish the MicroBioPest research team at IMBB, aiming to develop environmentally safe microbial biopesticides, for tackling vectors of human diseases and agricultural pests. The research plan includes innovative components and state of the art methodologies, for the identification of insecticidal microorganisms, elucidation of the nature and mode of action of microbial bio-pesticide, and, prototype product development. This project and research line coincides with the strategic plan of the IMBB Director John Vontas, an experienced researcher in chemical insecticides (currently coordinator of two Horizon2020 and several industrial projects). This project is aligned with his Green Biotechnology sustainable development goals, and the RIS3 of the Prefecture of Crete, in a region where agriculture and tourism are the main pillars for the economy. MicroBioPest will be supported by structural reforms, such as: (i) the establishment of a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) lab for work with vector pathogens, (ii) the allocation of space within the €60M investment by the EBI, for “Research, Training and Innovation Center” for hosting the sustainable Biotech-Biopesticide Center (BIOPEST) that will evolve from MicroBioPest, and (iii) operational procedures that will strengthen the Technology Transfer capacity of IMBB. The project will form a powerful and inspiring example of brain gain for the broader EU. It will train and educate young scientists towards pragmatic career prospects in Academia and industry. It will form a unique scientific niche in Greece, with significant impact on the society via tailored communication platforms for target groups, and offer alternative eco-friendly solutions to control insect pests.
Ámbito científico
Programa(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01
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HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-BasedCoordinador
70013 Irakleio
Grecia