Objective "Despite extensive research on the optics of the eye and the neuronal processing of the optical image that is projected on the retina, a number of basic questions are surprisingly unclear. Combining the expertise of 5 University-based European laboratories with a long history of scientific accomplishments, a well established industrial partner, and a high-ranking international advisory board, this training network will provide a platform to train young natural scientists at the interface of physics, optics and biology. Several of the PIs were successfully involved in previous multi-site training activities. Training activities will include complementary skills courses, lab exchanges, external schools and network meetings. The proposed research projects will elucidate the limits of visual performance, using state of the art technology. It has direct implications for optical correction strategies (spectacles, refractive surgery etc), for the understanding how different mono- and polychromatic aberrations limit vision and sensitivity in low light environments. In addition, the research will improve the understanding of the cues that drive accommodation and emmetropization, the mechanisms by which neural processing in the eye can ""sharpen"" degraded, aberrated or defocused retinal images, and how visual performance is affected by diurnal factors. The combination of expertise of the PIs in physics, optics and biology (probably unique in Europe) will provide the young scientists with knowledge that opens the doors to positions in Medical Optics Industry as well as positions in Academia. Furthermore, the young scientists will be extensively exposed to specialists in the field who have well-established contacts to the private sector, opening the door for long-term interactions." Fields of science medical and health sciencesclinical medicinesurgerymedical and health sciencesclinical medicineophthalmologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesoptics Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN - Marie-Curie Action: "Initial Training Networks" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN) Coordinator EBERHARD KARLS UNIVERSITAET TUEBINGEN Address Geschwister-scholl-platz 72074 Tuebingen Germany See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Tübingen Tübingen, Landkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Thomas Wheeler-Schilling (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 633 938,00 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSIDAD DE MURCIA Spain EU contribution € 453 958,00 Address Avenida teniente flomesta s/n - edificio convalecencia 30003 Murcia See on map Region Sur Región de Murcia Murcia Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Maria Sanchez Merenciano (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLAN Sweden EU contribution € 494 195,00 Address Brinellvagen 8 100 44 Stockholm See on map Region Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Monica Thorén (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS Spain EU contribution € 453 958,00 Address Calle serrano 117 28006 Madrid See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Administrative Contact Eusebio Jimenez Arroyo (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window PANEPISTIMIO KRITIS Greece EU contribution € 434 575,00 Address University campus gallos 74100 Rethimno See on map Region Νησιά Αιγαίου Κρήτη Ρέθυμνο Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Eleni Karkanaki (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window RODENSTOCK GMBH Germany EU contribution € 385 213,00 Address Isartalstrasse 43 80469 Munchen See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Martin Schlüter (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window
