Descrizione del progetto
Promuovere la ricerca biomedica grazie alla scienza dei sistemi complessi
La rapida ascesa della ricerca biomedica richiede nuovi strumenti che consentano di comprendere patologie e processi biologici complessi; alla luce dell’aumento della quantità di dati sanitari a disposizione, infatti, risulta essenziale adottare approcci innovativi. In questo contesto, il progetto CBeRa, finanziato dall’UE, si propone di contribuire a far diventare il Centro di ricerca biomedica Católica (CBR) dell’Università cattolica portoghese un leader in questo campo integrando la scienza delle reti e dei sistemi complessi. Il progetto prevede la creazione di un gruppo di ricerca permanente su tale scienza, il potenziamento dell’impatto formativo esercitato dal CBR e la promozione di collaborazioni internazionali. CBeRa promuoverà inoltre cambiamenti strutturali in linea con le priorità dello Spazio europeo della ricerca facendo del CBR un polo europeo per la ricerca biomedica interdisciplinare e colmando al contempo il divario esistente tra il Portogallo e i principali paesi dell’UE.
Obiettivo
Biomedical research is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field that tackles the intricacies of complex biological processes, disease etiology and mechanisms. An increasing amount of available health data requires new tools and approaches to characterise multiscale, multilayer complex systems. Complex Networks and Systems (CNS) science therefore offers a comprehensive framework towards a holistic vision of human health and disease, and improved prevention or treatment measures.
CBeRa aims to enhance the excellence and competitiveness of the recently established Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Portugal, by strategically integrating a CNS research line. This will involve the setting of a permanent new research team of outstanding researchers in CNS, along with implementing structural changes towards the European Research Area priorities and Open Science policy.
CBeRa will contribute to:
i) establish CBR as an international reference in holistic biomedical research, pursuing a unique line of inquiry within the CNS field;
ii) position CBR/UCP as a reference in CNS education, by enhancing the quality and impact of the institutional programmes;
iii) broaden CBR international networks with leading academic and non-academic stakeholders, to propel its reputation and visibility;
iv) foster science awareness and facilitate knowledge transfer to society;
v) introduce sustainable structural changes.
A set of networking tools and events, expert visits, educational, research and training programmes, and capacity-building activities will raise CBR’s profile and performance. CBeRa will act as a catalyst for structural changes, fostering interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations, and promoting internationalisation.
In summary, CBeRa aligns with CBR’s vision of becoming a European Centre of excellence in biomedical research and contributes to bridge the existing R&I gap between Portugal and leading EU countries.
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