Skip to main content
Go to the home page of the European Commission (opens in new window)
English English
CORDIS - EU research results
CORDIS
Content archived on 2024-05-07

Molecular and genetic analysis of glide/gcm, a gene necessary for determination of glial fate

Objective



Research objectives and content
The aim of my project is to understand how different cell types arise from undifferentiated cells. The glide/gcm gene of Drosophila melanogaster is necessary during embryogenesis to promote the glial fate and to induce hemocyte differentiation. glide/gcm is expressed early and transiently in these lineages and encodes a novel nuclear factor. Since glide/gcm behaves as a master gene, I propose to determine its precise role. This will be achieved by characterizing the molecular organization of the glide/gcm locus in wildtype and mutants and by assessing the involvement of glide/gcm in adult development. The results of this project will allow a better understanding of glide/gcm mode of action and will shed light on the molecular bases of cell differentation.
Training content (objective, benefit and expected impact)
The project will be performed at IGBMC in the group of Dr. Giangrande, internationally known for the studies on gliogenesis of D. melanogaster. The IGBMC offers a superb training environment in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and it provides all the necessary facilities. The realization of the project will make it possible to improve my knowledge and experience in developmental biology, genetic and molecular biology. The possibility of getting my PhD in an outstanding research Institute is a unique opportunity to start a scientific career.

Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)

CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.

You need to log in or register to use this function

Programme(s)

Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.

Topic(s)

Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.

Call for proposal

Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.

Data not available

Funding Scheme

Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
EU contribution
No data
Address
Rue Laurent Fries 1
67404 ILLKIRCH GRAFFENSTADEN
France

See on map

Total cost

The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.

No data

Participants (1)

My booklet 0 0