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Computational and functional annotation of genomic elements during development of the model vertebrate zebrafish

Objective

The recent explosion of next generation sequencing (NGS) data has caught Europe unprepared and led to a critical shortage of computational biology expertise. As NGS methods are expected to become pervasive from basic science to personalised medicine there is an urgent need for highly skilled young scientists trained in both computational biology and experimental wet lab biology. Our network addresses this important problem of the postgenomic era. We aim to provide multi-disciplinary skills for a solid foundation in computational biology and developmental genomics. Developmental genomics is central to understanding of ontogeny and many genetic and congenital anomalies, but was outside the scope of the landmark ENCODE and FANTOM projects. ENCODE highlighted the need for an in vivo vertebrate model that enables high throughput in vivo functional testing of hypotheses generated from genome scale annotation. Zebrafish is an ideal model for extending the scope of genomics to vertebrate development. We aim to comprehensively annotate functional elements, decipher genomic codes of transcription, as well as coding and non-coding gene function during development and enhance zebrafish as an attractive developmental, comparative and disease model. The participants include 7 non-academic members (2 of which are beneficiaries), major zebrafish genomics laboratories, eminent computational biologists and world class genomics technology experts active in FANTOM and ENCODE. The training program involves 15 ESRs, more than 40 intersectoral and interdisciplinary secondments totalling 19 months, 7 training courses and 2 workshops/conferences. The main outcome of this programme is a cohort of researchers with computational, experimental laboratory and transferable skills ready to further their career in academia, public health and the private sector.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Net EU contribution
€ 546 575,76
Address
Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom

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West Midlands (England) West Midlands Birmingham
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00

Participants (10)

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 273 287,88
Address
South Kensington Campus Exhibition Road
SW7 2AZ London

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London Inner London — West Westminster
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 387 670,08
Address
Hofgartenstrasse 8
80539 Munchen

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Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt
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Research Organisations
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€ 0,00
KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET
Sweden
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€ 769 006,35
Address
Nobels Vag 5
17177 Stockholm

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Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
United Kingdom
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€ 447 888,47
Address
Strand
WC2R 2LS London

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London Inner London — West Westminster
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE
Belgium
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€ 501 120,00
Address
Place Du 20 Aout 7
4000 Liege

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Région wallonne Prov. Liège Arr. Liège
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
GENOME RESEARCH LIMITED

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United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 0,00
Address
The Gibbs Building, Euston Road 215
NW1 2BE London
Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
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Research Organisations
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€ 0,00
KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 498 432,96
Address
Kaiserstrasse 12
76131 Karlsruhe

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Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis
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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 0,00
RIKEN THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL ANDCHEMICAL RESEARCH

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Japan
Net EU contribution
€ 52 181,43
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€ 0,00
FUNDACIO DE RECERCA CLINIC BARCELONA-INSTITUT D INVESTIGACIONS BIOMEDIQUES AUGUST PI I SUNYER
Spain
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€ 247 872,96
Address
Carrer Rossello 149
08036 Barcelona

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Este Cataluña Barcelona
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Research Organisations
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€ 0,00
BGI EUROPE INSTITUTE FOND

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Denmark
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€ 0,00
Address
Ole Maaloes Vej 3
2200 Kobenhavn N
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Danmark Hovedstaden Byen København
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Other
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€ 0,00

Partners (4)

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MICRODISCOVERY GMBH
Germany
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€ 0,00
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Marienburger Strasse 1
10405 Berlin

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Berlin Berlin Berlin
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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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€ 0,00
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.

D Young & Co LLP
United Kingdom
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€ 0,00
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London

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€ 0,00
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.

Skillstudio Limited
United Kingdom
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€ 0,00
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Chislehurst

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€ 0,00
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.

Zebrafish Model Organism Database
United States
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€ 0,00
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€ 0,00