Mechanisms of brain inflammation (MBI)

Objective

Aim of this project is to define the mechanisms, how inflammatory cells enter the central nervous system in vivo and to identify the key molecules on inflammatory cells and within the CNS that control brain inflammation. The basis of this project are novel technologies of tracing of inflammatory cells, which allow to follow them during their migration through different body compartments, as well alto resolute them for phenotypic and functional analysis. This project will provide answers to fundamental questions on the pathogenesis of inflammatory brain diseases and may lead to new targets for anti-inflammatory treatment.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-9. - Neurosciences

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA

Address

Spitalhgasse, 4
1090 Wien
Austria

Participants (5)

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

United States

Address

8700 Beverly Boulevard,#r5090
90048 Los Angeles

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE

France

Address

Place Du Docteur Baylac
31059 Toulouse

MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.

Germany

Address

Am Klopferzpitz 18 A
82152 Planegg / Krailling

TOPLAB GESELLSCHAFT FUER ANGEWANDTE BIOTECHNOLOGIE GMBH

Germany

Address

Fraunhofer Strasse, 18A
82152 Planegg / Krailling

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

United Kingdom

Address

Bassett Crescent East
SO16 17PX Southampton