1. FP6 Priority 1, Life Sciences Genomics and Biotechnology for Health
Dr. Iiro Eerola
European Commission
Directorate General for Research
Directorate F: Health Research

2. Sixth Framework Programme
Thematic priorities: € M
M €
Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology
for health
Information society technologies
Nanotechnologies and nano-sciences, knowledge-
based multifunctional materials & processes 1300
Aeronautics and space
Food quality and safety
Sustainable development, global change
and ecosystems
Citizens and governance in a
knowledge-based society

3. FP6 (2002-2006) Thematic Priority 1: Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health
FOURTH CALL
Orientative Dates
Expected opening in June 2005
Expected closing in November 2005
Total Indicative budget
540 Million Euro
Topics:
22 topics for IP
5 topics for NoE
45 topics for STREP
24 topics for SSA/CA

4. FP6 (2002-2006) Thematic Priority 1: Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health
1.1 Advanced genomics and its application for health million €
1.1.a Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms (550 million €)
1.1.b Applications of knowledge and technologies in the field of genomics and biotechnology for health (550 million €)
1.2 Combating major diseases million €
1.2.a Application oriented genomic approaches to
medical knowledge and technologies (755 million €)
1.2.b Combating cancer*
1.2.c Confronting the major communicable
diseases linked to poverty (400 million €**)
* In total around 400 million € earmarked for Cancer
** including 200 million € for European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Parntership

5. Gene expression and proteomics
1.1.a. Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms
Activity areas:
Gene expression and proteomics
Structural genomics
Comparative genomics and population genetics
Bioinformatics
Multidisciplinary functional genomics approaches to basic biological processes
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6. 1.1.b. Applications of knowledge and technologies in genomics and biotechnology for health
Activity areas:
Development of new, safer, more effective drugs including pharmacogenomics approaches
Development of new diagnostics
Development of new in vitro tests to replace animal experimentation
Development and testing of new preventive and therapeutic tools, such a somatic gene and cell therapies and immunotherapies
Innovative research in post-genomics, which has high potential for application 

7. Combating cardiovascular diseases, diabetes & rare diseases
1.2.a Application-oriented genomic approaches to medical knowledge and technologies
Activity areas:
Combating cardiovascular diseases, diabetes & rare diseases
Combating resistance to antibiotics and other drugs
Studying the brain & combating diseases of the nervous system
Studying human development and the ageing process

8. Patient-oriented strategies from prevention to diagnosis and treatment
1.2.b. Combating cancer
A BROADER APPROACH: The focus not limited to genomics and basic research
Patient-oriented strategies from prevention to diagnosis and treatment
establishing facilities for the exploitation of research on cancer in Europe; development of evidence based guidelines for good clinical practice and improved public health strategies
supporting translational research aimed at bringing basic knowledge through to applications in clinical practice and public health
supporting clinical research (clinical trials)

9. 1.2.c. Confronting the major communicable diseases linked to poverty
A BROADER APPROACH: The focus not limited to genomics and basic research
AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
Developing promising candidate interventions (vaccines, therapies and HIV microbiocides) - molecular research, pre-clinical testing and proof of principle
Establishing a clinical trials programme in Europe for these diseases to improve coherence and complementarity - special target = interventions for use in developing countries
EDCTP: The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership

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