Objectif
In contrast to the reductionist approach of Western medicine that is based on modern anatomy, cell and molecular biology, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses a unique theory system and an individualised and holistic approach to describe health and disease, based on the philosophy of Yin-Yang balance and an emphasis on harmony of functions. These two medicine systems disagree with each other in many situations as both of them may observe health from their limited perspective. “GP-TCM” aims to inform best practice and harmonise research of the safety and efficacy of TCM, especially Chinese herbal medicines (CHM) and acupuncture, in EU Member States using a functional genomics approach through exchange of opinions, experience and expertise among scientists in EU Member States and China. In 10 proposed work packages, we will take actions to review the current status, identify problems and solutions in the quality control, extraction and analysis of CHM. While these fundamental issues are addressed, discussion forums emphasising the use of functional genomics methodology in research of the safety, efficacy and mechanisms of CHM and acupuncture will be the core of this Coordination project. It will include the application of the technique in cell-based models, animal models and in clinical studies. Guidelines about good practice and agreed protocols in related research areas will be published to promote future TCM research in all the EU member states; online tools and research resources will be made available to EU member states; EU member states and additional China partners will be invited to join this network; The GP-TCM Research Association will be established during this project and kept running autonomously to continue the guidance and coordination of EU-China collaboration in TCM research.
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FP7-HEALTH-2007-B
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WC2R 2LS London
Royaume-Uni
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Participants (29)
1010 Wien
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1050 Bruxelles / Brussel
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100029 BEIJING
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100069 Beijing
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100193 Beijing
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200030 SHANGHAI
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201203 SHANGHAI
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Pokfulam
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50410 TARTU
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53175 Bonn
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40225 Dusseldorf
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80539 MUNCHEN
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53113 Bonn
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D02 CX56 Dublin
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20122 Milano
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35122 Padova
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1011 EK AMSTERDAM
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2311 EZ Leiden
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4704 553 Braga
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28801 Alcala De Henares/Madrid
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28046 MADRID
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S10 2PR SHEFFIELD
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TW93AB Richmond
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SO17 1BJ Southampton
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WV1 1LY Wolverhampton
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CB2 1TN Cambridge
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35037 Marburg
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UB8 3PH Uxbridge
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SE10AA London
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