Objective The number of biobanks for diagnostic/clinical/biodiversity preservation purposes is increasing exponentially, representing an economic burden for the EU. Cryopreservation (Liquid Nitrogen LN) is the only cells/gametes long-term repository method. LN storage is expensive though, requires dedicated facilities, is hazardous, carries pathogens and has high carbon footprint. DRYNET objective is to set an inter-sectorial/multidisciplinary/international network between EU academic (5), SME (3), the EU pan-Biobank, and international partners (Japan/Thailand), with the aim of sharing knowhow & expertise to lay down the theoretical and early empirical basis for the dry storage of cells/germplasm. DRYNET merges the partner’s expertise, theoretical/ biophysical/ mathematical modelling, cellular/ molecular/ insect biology, embryology, mechanical engineering into a coherent approach towards dry storage of cells/germplasm. International/inter-sectorial secondments, with meeting/workshop/summer school will be primary tools to implement our strategy for biobanking. Outreaching activities will guarantee public awareness of the project. DRYNET’s relies on water subtraction to induce a reversible block of metabolism, a survival strategy available in nature (anhydrobiosis). The work plan foresees the exploitation of natural xero-protectants (Late Embryogenesis Abundant proteins), loaded/expressed in gametes/cells, before drying. The best drying approaches, supported by theoretical/biophysical/math modelling, will be implemented by SMEs/academy partners. DRYNET will bring a simplification of currents practices, with cost and carbon footprint reduction, for the maintenance/shipping of biobanks. DRYNET will generate young scientists with transferable skills, ensuring career prospect in academia/industry. DRYNET strengthens the international/sectorial network between different disciplines, ensures long-term sustainability of the project, and boosts European competitiveness in biobanking. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteinsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesdevelopmental biologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyplanetary sciencesplanetsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsnatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Keywords anhydrobiosis cell germplasm low cost environmental friendly biobanking Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.3. - Stimulating innovation by means of cross-fertilisation of knowledge Topic(s) MSCA-RISE-2016 - Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-RISE-2016 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-RISE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) Coordinator UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TERAMO Net EU contribution € 238 500,00 Address VIA RENATO BALZARINI 1 3 5 7 64100 Teramo Italy See on map Region Sud Abruzzo Teramo Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 261 000,00 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI CAGLIARI Italy Net EU contribution € 112 500,00 Address VIA UNIVERSITA 40 09124 Cagliari See on map Region Isole Sardegna Cagliari Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 112 500,00 UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS Spain Net EU contribution € 148 500,00 Address HOSPITAL DEL REY 09001 Burgos See on map Region Centro (ES) Castilla y León Burgos Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 148 500,00 AVANTEA SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 27 000,00 Address VIA CABRINI 12 26100 CREMONA See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Cremona Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 27 000,00 BIOTALENTUM TUDASFEJLESZTO KFT Hungary Net EU contribution € 171 000,00 Address AULICH LAJOS UTCA 26 2100 Goedoello See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Közép-Magyarország Pest Pest Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 171 000,00 IMAGENE Participation ended France Net EU contribution € 4 500,00 Address 2 ALLEE DU DOYEN GEORGES BRUS PARC SCIENTIFIC UNITEC 33600 Pessac See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine Aquitaine Gironde Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 4 500,00 BIOBANKS AND BIOMOLECULAR RESOURCES RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE CONSORTIUM (BBMRI-ERIC) Participation ended Austria Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address NEUE STIFTINGTALSTRASSE 2/B/6 8010 Graz See on map Region Südösterreich Steiermark Graz Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MODENA E REGGIO EMILIA Italy Net EU contribution € 63 000,00 Address VIA UNIVERSITA 4 41121 Modena See on map Region Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Modena Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 117 000,00 Partners (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH ORGANIZATION Japan Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address 3-1-1 KANNONDAI 3058517 Tsukuba Ibaraki See on map Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 76 500,00 Partner Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement. CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY Thailand Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address PHYATHAI ROAD 254 PATHUMWAN 10330 Bangkok See on map Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 184 500,00
