WP1 focused on the increase of theoretical knowledge via the participation of PhD students and junior scientists in courses at EMBL and KUL (279 young researchers and students trained), it deals with the organization of summer school at CUNI (11 young researchers participated) and facilitated joint supervision of 11 students and young researchers.
WP2 coordinated short stays of PIs to elaborate the research plan specified for each collaborative team in the Scientific strategy. Then, WP2 coordinated visits of 23 PhD students and young researchers (56 weeks) to get practical experience with technologies in the area of DNA/RNA sequencing using single molecule approach, comparative proteomics, metabolomics, and polyomics). Knowledge of how to stimulate the application of research results and boost technology transfer was acquired in intensive training of CUNI technology transfer office experts at the partner sites.
WP3 focused on the enhancement of networking activities via invitations of experts in microbial community research, related technologies, and innovation to CUNI. Through WP3 activities 12 experts from partner institutions delivered lectures to more than 309 participants on the most recent advances in the field of microbiome research, and the essential and advanced approaches in the analyses and integration of big data. Furthermore, they held discussions with teams from CUNI and individual consultations with students. Moreover, lectures were given by 18 world-renowned experts on the topics of the interactions of yeasts, protists, and viruses with the other members of human and animal microbiomes.
WP4 organized workshops for training in top-notch technologies, intellectual research approaches, networking among experts, and strategies in innovative research and technology transfer. 16 young researchers gained theoretical and practical knowledge in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, 25 researchers gained a complex insight into the problematic of yeast aging, metabolic reprogramming, cell differentiation and adaptation, 25 researchers learned how to analyse datasets from mouse microbiomes, 120 researchers participated to a conference which showcased the latest trends in the area of microbial communities and during which outcomes of MiCoBion-based research collaborations were presented. MiCoBion was presented in three science-to-business events, showcasing its expertise and readiness to collaborate with industry, as exemplified by several established but also novel collaborations.
The objective of dissemination was to assure that the results of the project would be disseminated to the European research and industrial community, targeting all important stakeholders. Throughout the project, a maintained a steady presence in this field, both online and offline activities. With the return of in-person events, dissemination efforts of all partners have increased towards the end of the project period.
