Objective Biological membranes play a central role in the living organization, but it is difficult to study protein-protein and protein-membrane interaction under controlled conditions inside of the living cells. Pioneering works have been carried out, indicating that biomimetic membrane systems such as lipid monolayers, liposomes, solid-supported or polymer-cushioned lipid membranes, can not only serve as biophysical models to study protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions, but also can be used to the design of biosensors and drug carriers. We feel it is extremely timely to form a partnership that combines researchers who have significantly contributed to this topic with the hope that our combined effort will lead a further and deeper understanding of the structure and functions of biological membranes.The IRSES project BIOMIMEM aims at connecting groups in the Germany (MPIKG), France (Lyon) and China (ICCAS and Harbin) which are working on biomimetic membrane systems. The exchange programme is organized into definite but complimentary 4 work-packages (WPs) that are executed by the combined effort of the above-mentioned 4 partners. This project brings together leading researchers with broad, complementary expertise: from biophysical chemistry, biochemistry, theoretical chemistry, to the more applicable aspects of nanobiotechnology, to form a team with the common goal of understanding the fundamental nature of biological membranes and developing new biosensors and drug carriers. Moreover, it will support and reinforce collaboration among the participants, help to educate young researchers, and help to develop and establish future long-term research collaboration between EU and China. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsbiosensorsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipids 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-IRSES - Marie Curie Action "International Research Staff Exchange Scheme" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IRSES - International research staff exchange scheme (IRSES) Coordinator MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV Address Hofgartenstrasse 8 80539 Munchen Germany See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Gerald Brezesinski (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITE LYON 1 CLAUDE BERNARD France EU contribution € 94 500,00 Address Boulevard du 11 novembre 1918 num43 69622 Villeurbanne cedex See on map Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Rhône-Alpes Rhône Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Javier Olaiz (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
