Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health

Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for helth is the first of seven thematic priorities of the EU`s Sixth FrameWork Programe (FP6).The activities carried out in this area is to help Europe, exrloit, in tnis post-genomic era, the unprecedented opportunities for generating new knowledge and translating in into applications that enhanse human health. This program support fundamental and applied research in:

  • fundamental genomics
  • applied genomics and biotechnology
  • cancer
  • HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis

The indicative budget is EUR 2514 million for the period 2002-2006, including up to EUR 475 million for the cancer-related research.

Partner search:
http://www.cordis.lu/lifescihealth/partners.htm

Željka Dukić
Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection
22-26 Nemanjina str
11000 Belgrade
Serbia and Montenegro
Tel: 011/3616529, 011/3631781
zeljka.dukic@mntr.sr.gov.yu

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