The main achievement of the TRANSTEM project so far (M01-M18) is the successful recruitment of the ERA Chair in Translational Stem Cell Biology – Dr. Manlio Vinciguerra. In addition, we successfully conducted interviews and selected applicants to be hired within the ERA Chair’s team and published 4 scientific papers. Further, one public database of scientific images has been funded during the project.
The main achievements of the TRANSTEM project in the second reporting period (M19-M36) are i) the successful recruitment of the ERA Chair research team, including 2 full-time postdocs, 2 part-time post-docs, 4 junior researchers; ii) a number of experimental/theoretical training; iii) implementation of structural changes: MUV was awarded the HR Excellence in Research Logo with a review on the progress of the Action Plan in June 2024; iv) complementary equipment investments; v) implementation of mobilities and international collaborations; vi) implementation of the intellectual property rights (IPR) office; vii) publication of 8 scientific papers (average impact factor =6.1).
The main achievements of the TRANSTEM project in the third reporting period (M37-M70) are i) successful installation of a laboratory with cutting edge molecular biology equipment; ii) trainings of the junior researchers from MUV in the new facility; iii) completion of the strategies of the PhD students enrolled in the project for their PhD defence; iv) organization of internationally recognizable scientific events; v) enlagement of the capacity of the IPR office to service TRANSTEM and MUV researchers in submitting international patent applications; vi) publication of 12 scientific papers, most in Q1/WoS journals; vii) obtention of further independent funding to support research activities.
As an overview, for its duration TRANSTEM created in MUV an internationally recognizable team which made Varna a scientifically visible spot on the map of stem cell biology. The TRANSTEM team acquired a clear path in their career by receiving high level training in science and research management, by participating in international meetings and preparation of manuscripts for high-level scientific journals, and by networking with the top research groups worldwide in the field of stem cell biology.
