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MAnufacturing of TUmour-REactive Natural Killer cells

Objective

"This project will provide future-oriented translational research training designed to bridge the gap between basic research and applied development of new cell-based therapeutic products by the biotech industry and their clinical use for incurable diseases. This will be done on the example of activated/genetically manipulated natural killer (NK) cells, which are classified as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (""ATMPs""), and their use in treatment of cancer refractory to classical therapies. For this we combine experts in NK cell biology supported by bioinformatics, clinical groups pioneering NK cell therapies and biotech companies with NK cell-based portfolios. A student exchange will ensure training in basic, clinical and private sectors. Network-wide training modules organized in summer/winter schools include immunotechnology, business management and intellectual property rights. This will train competences important to translate research findings to personalized medicine.
In research we build on information from clinical trials of NK cell-based therapies. We will improve anti-tumor reactivity of NK cells including selection of NK subsets and modulation of NK receptor/ligand interactions. First, this will comprise i) improved donor/recipient combination and NK subsets and ii) modification of NK cells by chimeric antigen receptors (""CAR"") and bispecifc antibody reagents to cross-link NK cells to tumor targets. Second, it will fortify NK cell reactivity by i) blocking ligand interactions of inhibitory receptors (""checkpoint inhibitors"") and ii) defining unknown ligands of activating NK receptors on tumor cells. Third, procedures and NK products in their best combination will be developed by i) evaluation in humanized mouse models, ii) building a GMP-compliant manufacturing process and iii) design of a clinical trial protocol. The project should provide for manufacturing of NK cell-based therapeutic products and their evaluation in clinical trials.
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Programme(s)

H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers

Topic(s)

MSCA-ITN-2017 - Innovative Training Networks

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training Networks
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Coordinator

MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVER

Address

Carl-Neuberg-Strasse 1
30625 Hannover

Germany

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU Contribution

€ 249 216,48

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Participants (12)

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OSLO UNIVERSITETSSYKEHUS HF

Norway

EU Contribution

€ 286 275,24

UNIVERSITAT BASEL

Switzerland

EU Contribution

€ 265 226,76

IRCCS OSPEDALE POLICLINICO SAN MARTINO

Italy

EU Contribution

€ 258 061,32

INSTITUT PASTEUR

France

EU Contribution

€ 262 875,60

RUPRECHT-KARLS-UNIVERSITAET HEIDELBERG

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 249 216,48

UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA

Spain

EU Contribution

€ 247 872,96

THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM

Israel

EU Contribution

€ 260 300,52

MEDIZINISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN

Austria

EU Contribution

€ 255 934,08

INNATE PHARMA

France

EU Contribution

€ 262 875,60

MILTENYI BIOTEC GMBH

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 249 216,48

GLYCOSTEM-THERAPEUTICS B.V.

Netherlands

EU Contribution

€ 255 374,28

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.

Germany

EU Contribution

€ 249 216,48

Project information

Grant agreement ID: 765104

Status

Ongoing project

  • Start date

    1 June 2018

  • End date

    31 May 2022

Funded under:

H2020-EU.1.3.1.

  • Overall budget:

    € 3 351 662,28

  • EU contribution

    € 3 351 662,28

Coordinated by:

MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVER

Germany

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Last update: 28 June 2018

Record number: 215988