CORDIS · ELBA
European Liquid Biopsies Academy - Towards widespread clinical application of blood- based diagnostic tools
- Code
ELBA- Programme
- H2020
- Call
MSCA-ITN-2017- Status
- CLOSED
- Period
- 2018-01-01 – 2022-09-30
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Participants
| Organisations | Role | Country | Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| STICHTING AMSTERDAM UMC | coordinator | NL | 510 749 € |
| CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE MONTPELLIER | participant | FR | 525 751 € |
| UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM HAMBURG-EPPENDORF | participant | DE | 498 433 € |
| INSTITUT DE INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL | participant | ES | 495 746 € |
| UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA | participant | ES | 495 746 € |
| FUNDACAO D. ANNA DE SOMMER CHAMPALIMAUD E DR. CARLOS MONTEZ CHAMPALIMAUD | participant | PT | 476 713 € |
| EXOSOMICS SIENA SPA | participant | IT | 258 061 € |
| PANGAEA BIOTECH SL | participant | ES | 247 873 € |
| ПЛОВДИВСКИ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ "ПАИСИЙ ХИЛЕНДАРСКИ" | participant | BG | 218 651 € |
| Sense About Science | partner | ||
| University of Padova | partner | ||
| V.O. Patents & Trademarks | partner | ||
| AVANIA BV | partner | NL | |
| GenomeScan B.V. | partner | NL | |
| PNO Life Sciences & Health B.V. | partner | NL | |
| IZON SCIENCE LIMITED | partner | UK | |
| EUROPEAN CANCER PATIENT COALITION | partner | BE | |
| GILUPI GMBH | partner | DE | |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | partner | US | |
| TATAA BIOCENTER AB | partner | SE | |
| UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE | partner | NL |
Description
Liquid biopsies have been heralded as a game changer in cancer management, with blood tests offering a minimally invasive, safe, and sensitive alternative or complimentary approach for tissue biopsies. Blood represents a rich source of information through which solid cancers (and their subtypes) can be detected, identified and classified, and matched to a specific therapy. However, despite the potential of individual approaches, the promise of liquid biopsies has not yet materialised in the clinic. Widespread deployment requires creative next-generation researchers with an innovative mindset with access to a unique toolbox, including medical know-how, molecular diagnostics expertise (from health economics to regulatory), and statistical/bioinformatical proficiency. Currently, there are no comprehensive training programmes to address this need. To move the promising liquid biopsy technology out of its infancy, the research programme and educational curriculum of the European Liquid Biopsy Academy (ELBA) will cover the entire value chain of diagnostics development and integrate all required disciplines and sectors. ELBA will educate 15 Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) with the skills to circumvent the obstacles currently hampering effective development and commercialisation of liquid biopsy approaches. By creating a sustainable network to foster long-term multidisciplinary relationships and communication networks with various stakeholders we aim to accelerate clinical translation of these blood-based diagnostics. Most importantly, we have designed a well-balanced training programme to provide excellent career opportunities for the 15 ELBA ESRs. this includes training on state-of-the-art technologies and tools; bioinformatics, biostatistics and mathematical modelling; health economics and health technology assessment; diagnostic test development (including intellectual property and regulatory affairs); transferable skills (including leadership) and patient inclusion.
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