Objective
The goal of this proposal (DiMI) is the creation of a network of excellence to integrate multidisciplinary research for the development of new probes and multimodal non-invasive imaging technology for early diagnosis, assessment of disease progression and treatment evaluation. The general objectives of DiMI are: - To coordinate and efficiently integrate 45 research groups from various disciplines to study non-invasively gene expression and function in major diseases such as neurodegeneration, stroke, heart failure, atherosclerosis and autoimmune diseases. - To advance molecular imaging for diagnostic purposes to a high scientific, technical and economical status and to form synergistic partnerships with other EU-funded networks and projects to translate fundamental research discoveries into medical applications, health benefit and value for European society. - To stimulate strong technological developments inspired by the specific research projects by the implementation of Technology and Training Platforms (DiMI-TTPs). Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of molecular imaging technology the instrument for our goals is a Network of Excellence bringing together genome-oriented scientists with the various actors of imaging science and clinicians dedicated to formulate novel diagnostic methods based on imaging. The Joint Programme of Activities comprises: 1. Integrating Activities (sharing facilities, exchange of personnel, integration of SMEs) 2. Three horizontal and 3 vertical research activities in the JPRA serving integration and cross-fertilization: - Horizontal activities comprising technological aspects: (i) multimodal imaging technology, (ii)library of diagnostic and smart probes, (iii) library of animal models for image validation. - Vertical research activities comprising major applications in (i) neuroscience, (ii) cardiovascular research, (iii) inflammation & regeneration.
Topic(s)
Call for proposal
FP6-2003-LIFESCIHEALTH-I
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Funding Scheme
NoE - Network of ExcellenceCoordinator
Koeln
Germany
Participants (45)
Cambridge
Torino
BP 4103 Tours
Barcelona
Milan
Copenhagen
Antwerp
Paris
Munich
1072 Oslo
Paris
Paris
Leuven
117 Lund
London
Barcelona
Edinburgh
Bonn
Stockholm
Julich
Koeln
5800 Maastricht
30.001 Groningen
Newcastle Upon Tyne
513 Eindhoven
Roma
Rome
Durham City
Milan
9602 Leiden
BP5229 Caen
Oslo
Pamplona
Saint Beauzire
Cologne
Prague 2
Otwock
Prague 4
Manchester
7057 Amsterdam
Essen
415 Goteborg
Regensburg
Liege
Munster