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Boosting future REsearchers in biomaterials for Advanced healTH solutions

Project description

Advancing biomaterials research through intersectoral postdoctoral training

As Europe faces growing healthcare demands, translating cutting-edge research into real-world medical solutions has never been more urgent. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the BREATH project will train a new generation of scientists in biomaterials and bioengineering. The project offers 12 postdoctoral fellowships to support translational research across academia, industry, and clinics. The five-year initiative fosters international collaboration and entrepreneurship, with 38 partners including research centres, companies, and health organisations. By combining scientific excellence with market- and patient-oriented training, BREATH aims to turn fundamental discoveries into tangible health innovations.

Objective

CIC biomaGUNE (CIC bmG) ambitions to launch the BREATH Postdoctoral Programme for talented postdoctoral researchers in biomaterials and bioengineering for advanced solutions for health, co- funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND scheme. BREATH aims to advance the careers of researchers and train the next generation of scientific leaders in biomaterials, with a focus on translating fundamental research to industry innovation and clinics, thereby bridging the gap between academia and industry and clinical settings. The 5-year programme will promote intersectoral, interdisciplinary, and international training and foster career perspectives for young scientists by offering 12 postdoctoral fellowships of 24 months duration to conduct translational research in the Areas of Biofunctional Nanomaterials, Synthetic Bioengineering, and Molecular and Functional Imaging.

A key strength of the BREATH program is the active engagement of both academic and non-academic sectors. This includes 15 top-tier international research organisations, along with 15 industrial partners, 4 clinical or health research organisations, and 4 regional entities dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. International research organisations will provide complementary scientific expertise, advanced training, and opportunities for groundbreaking research, enabling fellows to gain new scientific expertise. Industrial partners will provide a market- oriented perspective, focusing on commercial viability and innovation, while clinical and health research organisations will bring a patient-oriented vision, prioritizing advancements in medical knowledge, healthcare outcomes, and solutions to health-related challenges. The programme is tailored to empower researchers in biomaterials for advanced health solutions, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates research excellence, innovation, knowledge transference, and entrepreneurship.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-Cofund-P - HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-COFUND-01

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Coordinator

ASOCIACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION COOPERATIVA EN BIOMATERIALES- CIC biomaGUNE
Net EU contribution
€ 1 353 600,00
Address
PASEO MIRAMON 182, PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE SAN SEBASTIAN EDIFICIO EMPRESARIAL C
20009 San Sebastian
Spain
Region
Noreste País Vasco Gipuzkoa
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