Bifidobacteria as a model system for host-microbe interaction

Project description

Insight into host–microbe dialogue

The interplay between the immune system and the gut microbiota is paramount for tissue health and shapes immune responses against pathogens. Changes in gut microbiota have been documented to perturb immune function and lead to several inflammatory gut disorders. The EU-funded BIF-PROTECTS project is focussing on Bifidobacteria, a Gram-positive commensal species currently under investigation in many clinical trials for its health-promoting effects (probiotics). Scientists will investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Bifidobacterium breve and replicate their effect using a synthetic biology approach. Collectively, the project's results will help delineate the host–microbe dialogue and contribute to the development of novel microbiome-based immunotherapy treatments.

Fields of science

• medical and health sciences › health sciences › public and environmental health › epidemics prevention › immunisation
• natural sciences › biological sciences › synthetic biology
• medical and health sciences › basic medicine › immunology

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2019
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK

Address

Western Road
T12 YN60 Cork
Ireland

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 196 590,72