An EU MSCA Joint Doctoral Training Network on
INTEGRATED PHOTONICS SPECTROSCOPY FOR PROTEINS
Using Metasurfaces and Interband/Quantum Cascade Devices
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A major Technology Gap today is the
LACK OF DYNAMICAL MONITORING OF PROTEIN STRUCTURAL CHANGES
The structure of proteins is crucial in determining how they behave. Incorrect folding can lead to:
LOSS OF FUNCTION
LOSS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECTIVENESS
INCREASED IMMUNOGENICITY
REDUCED PRODUCT SHELF LIFE
Medical and pharmaceutical industries hence have an unmet need for in-situ, dynamic monitoring of proteins
PROTEMIC will address this need by combining the fields of
PHOTONICS
SPECTROSCOPY
PROTEIN ANALYSIS
DRUG DISCOVERY
to demonstrate a new paradigm of in-situ measurements of protein denaturation
ADVANCED IN-SITU SPECTROSCOPY TECHNIQUES
DYNAMIC PROTEIN REACTION MONITORING
NOVEL MID-INFRARED LASER SOURCES
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TRAINING IN THE PROTEMIC NETWORK
FELLOWSHIPS ARE 45 MONTHS DURATION
EACH FELLOW IS RECRUITED BY 2 PARTNERS, SPENDING APPROX 50% AT EACH CO-HOST
PROJECTS ARE GROUPED INTO 3 THEMES (WORK PACKAGES)
THE Ph.D. FELLOWS IN THE PROTEMIC NETWORK WILL:
Study in 2 European countries (Ireland/Germany/Austria/Spain)
Be awarded a Ph.D. degree from 2 universities (double degree/cotutelle)
Become a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow with full salary and benefits
Gain industry experience either part-based in industry or through a secondment
Undertake Multi-disciplinary research & training in integrated photonics, spectroscopy and protein science
Be Part of an interlinked team of 12 Fellows working towards common goals
MSCA Eligibility Rules
NETWORK-WIDE TRAINING EVENTS
WORKSHOP 1
Würzburg, Germany
SUMMER SCHOOL
Cork, Ireland
WORKSHOP 2
Valencia, Spain
WORKSHOP 3
Cork, Ireland
FINAL CONFERENCE
Vienna, Austria
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ABOUT MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE DOCTORAL NETWORKS
PROTEMIC is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), which are part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme. The Actions consist of a number of Research Fellowship instruments which support researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support cooperation between industry and academia and innovative training to enhance employability and career development.
The Doctoral Networks (DNs) Actions drive scientific excellence and innovation by bringing together networks of universities, research institutes and other sectors from across the world, to train Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to the doctorate level. They can address any research topic, and represent an unrivalled opportunity for young researchers to undertake Ph.D. studies at world-leading institutes in collaboration with a cohort of fellow DCs, with network-wide training events and industry secondments.
PROTEMIC is a specific type of DN, a Joint Doctorate. These DN-JDs have the added benefit that the network awards joint, double or multiple degrees, so that the recruited DCs will study in at least two partner institutes. Hence, it is a unique and extremely rewarding experience for any young researcher lucky enough to join the network!
You can find out more by visiting the Marie Skłodowska-Curie homepage: https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions