Descripción del proyecto
Una red de investigación colaborativa sobre la epilepsia
La epilepsia es el cuarto trastorno neurológico más frecuente, pero aún no se conocen al completo los mecanismos básicos de la epileptogénesis ni su impacto en la desregulación sináptica y de los circuitos encefálicos. A fin de aumentar la innovación tecnológica y científica en la investigación sobre la epilepsia, el proyecto EpiEpiNet, financiado con fondos europeos, ha reunido a neurocientíficos de renombre en una red de trabajo común. En el contexto de la iniciativa, se solicitarán subvenciones colectivas y se fomentará la formación conjunta de jóvenes científicos, con el objetivo de potenciar el desarrollo de terapias innovadoras contra la epilepsia refractaria. Las actividades de divulgación y formación contribuirán a mejorar la naturaleza educativa de la red y a concienciar sobre la enfermedad entre los pacientes y el personal sanitario.
Objetivo
Epileptogenesis and Epilepsy Network: from genes, synapses and circuitries to pave the way for novel drugs and strategies (EpiEpiNet) aims to promote collaborative multidisciplinary and translational research in epilepsy by enhancing effective knowledge transfer, exchange of best research practices, and the mobility of early stage researchers between the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (IMM), and leading partners at the Academic Medical Centre at the University of Amsterdam, University of Rome La Sapienza and the Epilepsy Center of LUND University. EpiEpiNet encompasses reputed neuroscientists that have in common the aim of understanding of the basic mechanisms of epileptogenesis and their impact in synaptic and brain circuitry dysregulation, and to contribute to the development of innovative therapies against refractory forms of epilepsy. Specifically, we aim at 1) increase the scientific and technological innovation in epilepsy research in the whole network and at IMM in particular by interchange of ideas and researchers among the partners; 2) sustain the network activity beyond EpiEpiNet deadline by promoting joint grant applications and joint training of PhD students; 3) train of young researchers and promote their internationalisation; 4) increase the awareness of epilepsy among the caregivers and patients, by promoting joint discussions and targeted dissemination of EpiEpiNet activities and results. As tools, EpiEpiNet will promote 1) scientific meetings, 2) community-oriented debates, 3) thematic and hands-on workshops and summer schools, 4) short term and on-site training visits in and out IMM for scientific and technology transfer between partners.
The added value of EpiEpiNet will easily be spread to the University of Lisbon and to the Portuguese community, due to the existing interactions with the Mind-Brain College of the University of Lisbon, with the national neuroscientific community, and with patient and caregiver organizations.
Ámbito científico
Palabras clave
Programa(s)
- H2020-EU.4.b. - Twinning of research institutions Main Programme
Tema(s)
Convocatoria de propuestas
Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoriaConvocatoria de subcontratación
H2020-WIDESPREAD-2020-5
Régimen de financiación
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinador
1649 028 Lisboa
Portugal