Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

Programme 2007 - 2013 Atlantic Area

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

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Description (EN):

Marine research in the EU ranks second in the world, using remarkable state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. However, the companies that require the outcome of the research carried out by research institutions, such as pharmaceutical industry, in order to become much more competitive and productive in the EU and even on the global level are often unaware of the results of these investigations. PHARMATLANTIC 'Knowledge Transfer Network for the Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the AA' is a project born from the necessity to provide the industries concerned located in the Atlantic seaboard with research and innovation advances to prevent mental diseases and cancer, developed by research institutions in these fields. The problem is linked to the lack of knowledge transmission in a field never explored before at EU level, i.e. the use of marine compounds to prevent mental diseases. Other studies and methods have been researched but have never taken into account market needs in terms of knowledge and innovation. Thus, the main objectives of the project are the development and introduction of adequate and efficient alternative methods based on antibodies and functional assays. On the other hand, the constitution of the Knowledge and Transfer Network will guarantee the introduction of those methods among pharmaceutical companies, as well as the sustainability of that transfer. This project also focuses on the effects of climate change in the AA, which is responsible for the creation of favourable ecological conditions for the reproduction of marine compounds. As a result, marine organisms have developed unique metabolic and physiological capabilities to enable them to survive in these new habitats. However, these negative effects caused by climate change can be seen in a positive light, because they are an important source of new chemicals that can be studied and developed by research centres of the AA, with the aim of being used by enterprises in the concerned sectors or benefiting future research (chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, maritime, fishing, etc. ...). The partners of this project include some of these research centres were already involved in the development of models to test the activity, toxicology and validation of the activity of marine origin toxins in the AA. Research in the field of marine biotechnology and the transfer of know-how to promote competitiveness, productivity and quality of life in the AA are invaluable gains reached thanks to the network created by the PHARMATLANTIC project.

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Website: http://www.coop-atlantico.com/

Thematic information

Innovation capacity and awareness-raising Health and social services Knowledge and technology transfer

Partners (10)

Lead Partner: University of Santiago de Compostela

Address: Dept Farmacología.Fac Veterinaria-Campus de Lugo s/n, 27002 Lugo, Spain

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Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research

Name: Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research

Address: Rua dos Bragas N289, 4050-123 Porto, Portugal

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National Center of Scientific Research

Name: National Center of Scientific Research

Address: Avenue de la Terrasse - Bât 32-33, 91198 Gif sur Yvette, France

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Cork Institute of Technology

Name: Cork Institute of Technology

Address: Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Rossa Ave n/a, N/A Cork, Ireland

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Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Name: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Address: Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute-Stormont Stoney Road, BT4 3SD Belfast, United Kingdom

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Dublin City University

Name: Dublin City University

Address: Dublin City University, Glasnevin, 9 Dublin, Ireland

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National Association of Fish and Seafood Cannery Manufacturers

Name: National Association of Fish and Seafood Cannery Manufacturers

Address: Estrada do colexio universitario Nº16, 36310 Vigo, Spain

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CRIA-Divisao de Emprendedorismo e Transferenecia de Tecnología

Name: CRIA-Divisao de Emprendedorismo e Transferenecia de Tecnología

Address: Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal

Legal status: n/a

University of Aberdeen

Name: University of Aberdeen

Address: Department of Chemistry, Meston Building, AB24 3UE Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

Queen’s University Belfast

Name: Queen’s University Belfast

Address: IAFLU, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, BT9 5AY Belfast, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

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University of Santiago de Compostela

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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National Center of Scientific Research

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Cork Institute of Technology

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Dublin City University

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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National Association of Fish and Seafood Cannery Manufacturers

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Universidade do Algarve

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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University of Aberdeen

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Queen’s University Belfast

Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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Project name (EN): Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

Project acronym: PHARMATLANTIC

Project start date: 2009-01-01

Project end date: 2012-12-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 152 045.77

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 398 829.74

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2007 - 2013 Atlantic Area

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2015-12-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

70 / 70 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

655 / 655 (100%)

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Knowledge Transfer Network for Prevention of Mental Diseases and Cancer in the Atlantic Area

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