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Ocular Research By Integrated Training And Learning

Descrizione del progetto

Una rete di formazione globale multidisciplinare si sta focalizzando su nuovi trattamenti per le malattie oculari

Le informazioni visive ci aiutano a svolgere le attività quotidiane, a evitare i pericoli e a riconoscere il volto di un vecchio amico in mezzo alla folla. Il segmento posteriore dell’occhio è la regione responsabile della trasformazione della luce a contatto in segnali elettrici ed è anche il sito di malattie debilitanti quali la degenerazione maculare e la retinopatia diabetica. ORBITAL ha formato un consorzio di 22 partner accademici, clinici e industriali per formare una nuova coorte di scienziati in campi interdisciplinari che vanno dalla scienza dei materiali alla scoperta di farmaci. L’interscambio dovrebbe piantare i semi per trattamenti avanzati delle malattie oculari del segmento posteriore, che rappresentano oltre la metà delle patologie oculari.

Obiettivo

Diseases of the posterior segment of the eye are increasing considerably, partly due to an ageing population
(almost 20% of the population of Europe now over 65). Despite accounting for approximately 55% of ocular conditions,
only 5% of ocular product sales target the posterior segment due to the technical difficulties in developing safe, effective
and easy-to-use formulations. Age-related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic retinopathy are some of the main cause
of blindness and severe impairment of vision in patients. These diseases represent a considerable burden on
patients and healthcare systems throughout the world. ORBITAL has the primary objective of recruiting excellent early
stage researchers (ESRs) and developing the next generation of research leaders and drivers. There is a clear unmet
clinical need for efficient, safe, non-invasive and patient-friendly strategies for the treatment of prevalent diseases of
the posterior segment of the eye. With a necessary collaborative network of European and global experts, from
academic, clinical and industrial sectors, ESRs will be exposed to an integrated and complementary network of
expertise in materials science, nanotechnology, animal modeling, enhanced in-vitro testing, analytical chemistry and
drug discovery. ORBITAL will build an intersectoral consortium with extensive experience in generating innovative technologies and training new researchers. ESRs will be exposed to a broad scientific landscape of complementary
disciplines. With the combined skills and knowledge of the consortium, ESRs will be provided with the network, skills
and knowledge to develop their careers while the extensive mobility of researchers will lead to increased knowledge
transfer and collaborative research

Coordinatore

SOUTH EAST TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 824 052,96
Indirizzo
CORK ROAD CAMPUS WATERFORD
X91 K0EK Waterford
Irlanda

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Regione
Ireland Southern South-East
Tipo di attività
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Collegamenti
Costo totale
€ 824 052,96

Partecipanti (10)

Partner (11)