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Advanced Training for Next Generation Scientists in Spatio-Temporal Imaging of Plant Cells

Project description

Transforming plant science through quantitative imaging

Understanding how plants grow and respond to their environment requires insights from the molecular level to the entire organism. Quantitative microscopy provides this opportunity. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the AGILE project offers interdisciplinary doctoral training in imaging and computational analysis focused on plant systems. Researchers investigate the structure and function of plant cell nuclei. They uncover principles that influence growth, development, and adaptation to environmental changes. AGILE prepares scientists to advance plant biotechnology, improve crops, and set new imaging standards. The project fosters a new generation of researchers who can make groundbreaking discoveries and apply quantitative imaging techniques across plant science and related fields.

Objective

Quantitative microscopy imaging holds transformative potential in plant sciences by uncovering structural and functional principles at unprecedented spatial and temporal scale revealing how plants adapt their growth and physiology to environmental changes. Despite its promise, this approach bridging studies at the molecular and organismal levels remains underutilised due to the need for adapting imaging methods and image analysis tools designed for animal models to plant systems and a lack of specialised training programs. The “Advanced Training for Next Generation Scientists in Spatio-Temporal Imaging of Plant Cells” (AGILE) project bridges this gap by providing interdisciplinary and intersectoral doctoral training in quantitative microscopy for plant cell biology. AGILE equips researchers with cutting-edge experimental and computational skills, along with advanced knowledge and problem-solving abilities, to tackle critical challenges in plant cell biology exploring previously uncharted principles of the cell nucleus that influence plant growth, development, and environmental responses. Scientists trained through AGILE will drive pioneering research, deepening our understanding of plant adaptation to changing environments. Their efforts will lay the groundwork for breakthroughs in plant biotechnology, fostering crop improvement and sustainable agricultural practices. Furthermore, they will extend the applications of quantitative imaging technologies, establishing new standards that benefit research and development in the non-academic microscopy and image analysis sectors. AGILE's strength lies in fostering collaboration between plant imaging specialists and image analysis experts from academia, bolstered by active engagement with non-academic partners. This synergy enhances the employability of young scientists in both academic and industrial fields while serving as a model for modernising doctoral programs and catalysing a transformative shift in plant sciences.

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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

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Call for proposal

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

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Coordinator

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS
Net EU contribution
€ 314 669,16
Address
RUE MICHEL ANGE 3
75794 Paris
France
Region
Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris
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