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EU funding (€4,085,935): Mechanical Characterisation of Nucleic Acids using Single Molecule Methods Hor16 Jul 2024 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"

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Mechanical Characterisation of Nucleic Acids using Single Molecule Methods

Nucleic acid (NAs)-based therapies have started to yield major advances in the treatment of human disease. New approaches for understanding NA structure and function are required to extend the boundaries of todays gene editing technologies, cancer therapies, and mRNA vaccines. Single-molecule techniques have revolutionised our understanding of NAs and their interactions with therapeutic oligonucleotides, small molecules, and proteins. However, for Europe to remain competitive in this area, new expertise is urgently required in single-molecule NA analysis, which intersects the fields of physical chemistry, biophysics, NA synthesis, and computation. MeChaNiSM will train the next generation of European scientific leaders in the development and use of single-molecule biophysics techniques where they will investigate critical interrelated question regarding the structure, dynamics, function, and interactions of NAs. To do this, our Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will: - Unravel high-resolution NA structures and intramolecular forces with modified bases - Understand the conformation and dynamics of NAs at the single-molecule level - Develop next-generation therapeutics for treating genetic diseases MeChaNiSM connects world-leading researchers working in the fields of single-molecule biophysics, NA chemistry, and computational modeling with outstanding industrial partners working in complementary fields. In addition to conducting world-class research, our DCs will understand industrial needs, have know-how in running multidisciplinary research, and will be immersed in a broad collaborative network connecting academia and industry. Our DCs will provide vital future breakthrough applications in NAs and single-molecule analysis to pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries where the design of new drugs - including NA-based therapeutics and vaccine technologies - will provide major improvements to human health.


Funded Companies:

Company name Funding amount
Astrazeneca AB ?
Chalmers Tekniska Hogskola AB €881,129
Dublin City University €572,976
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven €262,620
STICHTING VU €274,370
UNIVERSITAET AUGSBURG €521,078
Universitat de Barcelona €503,942
UNIVERSITAT ZU KOLN €521,078
UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM €548,741

Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101168851

The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The current state is available on the following page: AstraZeneca AB, Södertälje, Sweden.

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