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FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Modeling human disease in mice;DNA repair and genomic (in)stability.

Our research is currently focused on two classes of enzymes involved in repair, and possible regulation, of DNA and RNA species; flap endonuclease 1 (FEN1) and mammalian alkB homologs (ABHs). Genetic models are generated in order to elucidate the contribu tion of single gene deletions in genomic ...

Awarded: NOK 3.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Oslo

FRINATEK-Fri prosj.st. mat.,naturv.,tek

Fabrication of tunable mid-IR laser diodes for sensor and communication applications

This project will focus on new multi-quantum-well lasers in MBE grown gallium antimonide based materials, with wavelengths around 2.33, 2.8, and 3.5 mikrometers, and with line widths and tunability as required for trace gas sensor applications and free sp ace optical communications. The project i...

Awarded: NOK 6.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2015

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FRIMEDBIO-Fri prosj.st. med.,helse,biol

Computational models of aberrant attribution of salience in schizophrenia and the effects of medication: An event related fMRI study

It has been known for decades that dopamine abnormalities are relevant to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia (mainly psychotic symptoms) and that blocking the dopamine system is associated with improvements in symptoms. How one gets from this neurochemi cal change to the expressed behavior abno...

Awarded: NOK 2.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2012

Location: Oslo

EVITA-eVitenskap

Bridging the gap: disclosure, understanding and exploitation of the genotype-phenotype map

Genetics is defined as the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms. To really understand the variation of organisms as a function of genes and environment in a mechanistic sense is a tremendous challenge. But this is where we have to go if we aim for a future genetics theory t...

Awarded: NOK 21.1 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2014

Location: Akershus

KLINISK-Klinisk forskning

Genetic susceptibility and development of chronic sciatic pain - possible implications for future treatment

Previous findings suggest that development of chronic sciatic pain results from multiple functional changes in the peripheral and central nervous system. As described in this grant proposal, several recently described human genetic variants may affect suc h processes. Hence, individual genetic su...

Awarded: NOK 1.8 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Oslo

NANOMAT-Nanoteknologi og nye materialer

Governance of the precautionary principle and the nano-consumer: A comparison of ethical aspects in nano-products in Norway and the UK

The theme of this proposal is the increasing marketing of nano-products in the consumer market. In late November 2006 The Wilson Centre have identified more than 356 products in the consumer market up from 212 in March 2006. Most common are textiles, sp ort equipments, cosmetics and information...

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2009

Location: Oslo

GASSMAKS-Økt verdiskaping fra naturgass

Non-Metallocene Organolanthanide Polymerization Catalysis

Non-metallocene rare-earth metal (or lanthanide, Ln) alkyl complexes have emerged as versatile catalysts for the (stereoregular) homo- and copolymerization of industrially relevant monomers including ethylene, butadiene, styrene, and methyl methacrylate, with the polymerization performance being ...

Awarded: NOK 7.6 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2013

Location: Vestland

MAROFF-Maritim virksomhet og offshore operasjoner

Intelligente transportsystemer i havbruk

Målsetningene i prosjektet er bestemt av to hovedutfordringer knyttet til transport ved havbruksanlegg: - Sikre verdier ved å redusere tap ved rømming og skade på anlegg. - Unngå konflikter med annen transportaktivitet i kystsonen Målsetningene er forran kret i to hovedutfordringer. 1) Sikring a...

Awarded: NOK 5.1 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2009

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Økt utnyttelse av hode/skallfraksjonen av reker til mat, bioaktive peptider og verdifulle næringsingredienser

Chitinet utgjør bare ca 24 % av råstoffet, mens proteinet utgjør ca 36 %. Dette proteinet har høy næringsverdi og inneholder mange interessante bioaktive stoffer som kan bli verdifulle ingredienser i funksjonell mat. Skallet inneholder også det verdifulle fargestoffet astaxanthin som beskytter o...

Awarded: NOK 1.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Rogaland

BIA-Brukerstyrt innovasjonsarena

TIME EFFECTS PILES UPGRADING BEARING CAPACITY OF PILED FOUNDATIONS TO ACCOUNT FOR TIME EFFECTS

The results of the project will primarily be based on the execution of a series of new pile load tests specifically designed to document the effects of time on the axial bearing capacity. A thorough characterisation of all relevant soil characteristics is necessary and will form an essential int...

Awarded: NOK 14.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2012

Location: Oslo

BIA-Brukerstyrt innovasjonsarena

Drug targeting of protein-protein and ligand-protein interactions

Chemical biology (CB) involves use of small molecules to perturb and study biological function. Small molecular compounds (SMC) with molecular weight below 500 Da have proven extremely important to explore function at the molecular, cellular, and in vivo level and for treating diseases. Most medi...

Awarded: NOK 7.2 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Oslo

VRI-Virkemidler for regional innovasjon

Kunnskap og innovasjon som forutsetning for verdiskaping i Agder

Denne søknaden til det nasjonale forskningsprogrammet VRI er nært knyttet til Agders aktivitets og samhandlingssøknad til samme program. De to søknadene bør sees i sammenheng. Denne søknaden inneholder beskrivelse av de organisasjons- og innovasjonsforsk ningstema vi spesielt vil arbeide med på ...

Awarded: NOK 3.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Agder

VRI2-Virkemidler for regional innovasjon 2011-13

VRI Østfold - Forskningsbasert Innovasjon og Fornying i en industriregion i omstilling

Østfold Fylkeskommune søker i samarbeid med partnerskapet for VRI Østfold (NHO, LO, Innovasjon Norge, Høgskolen i Østfold, STØ mfl) om totalt 13,1 mill. NOK fra VRI-programmet til VRI Østfold for perioden 2007-2009. Søknaden omfatter en Samhandlingssøkna d og en Forskningssøknad (sendes separat ...

Awarded: NOK 8.2 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Østfold

NANOMAT-Nanoteknologi og nye materialer

Nanostructuring of novel semiconductors by ion beams

This proposal addresses fundamental issues regarding ion-beam nanostructuring of monocrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO), which is a novel semiconductor with great prospects in areas such as photovoltaics, photonics and spintronics. The use of ion beams in semic onductor technology has been a success st...

Awarded: NOK 2.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Oslo

NANO2021-Nanoteknologi og nye materiale

Towards the mechanism of formation and function of tunneling nanotubes

Recently we have discovered that mammalian cells are connected by thin membrane tubes . These tubes with a diameter of 50 to 200 nm are referred to as tunneling nanotubes (TNTs). They are a continuation of the cell membrane and are formed de novo when fil opodia-like projections of one cell make ...

Awarded: NOK 4.6 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2012

Location: Vestland

NANO2021-Nanoteknologi og nye materiale

Template based synthesis of nanoporous metal-organic frameworks with high surfaces areas

Metal-organic frameworks, also known as coordination polymers, have eminently promising properties regarding application as gas storage systems, sensors, magnetic materials, in ion exchange or catalysis. The principal objective of the project is to prepar e novel micro- to nanoporous metal-organi...

Awarded: NOK 6.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2012

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

GASSMAKS-Økt verdiskaping fra naturgass

Optimal operation and control of chemical plants with natural gas feedstock

The GASSMAKS program deals with conversion and use of natural gas to polymer feedstocks, polymers (plastics), synthetic fuels, energy processes, carbon materials, metallurgical processes and proteins and fat. Most such plants have a long life span (in the excess of 30 years), making optimal and ...

Awarded: NOK 4.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

NEVRONOR-Nasjonal satsing på nevrovitenskap f

Norwegian PET Conference and Seminar Series

This application is for fundiing for conference and seminar series to develop the Positron emission tomography (PET) method into an important tool in the study of the Brain and Brain-derived human disease. It is based on the Norwegian Medical Cyclotron Ce nter (NMS) in Oslo and the Bergen PET Cen...

Awarded: NOK 0.30 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2009

Location: Oslo

SMARTRANS-Næringslivets transp. og ITS

INTRANS - Intelligent goods in transport systems

The Norwegian industrial sector is facing tremendous opportunities and challenges in today's ever-changing global market environment. Norway's location on the outskirts of Europe provides special challenges for logistics, and thus a key challenge for Norw ay is to develop transport systems that a...

Awarded: NOK 7.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Utvikling av kvantitative multiplekse PCR metoder for deteksjon av allergener i næringsmidler

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Awarded: NOK 0.78 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Østfold

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

Multiple stress responses and adaptations

Farmers and breeders know that combinations of biotic and/or abiotic stresses in the field (e.g. disease and drought or high-light and cold) cause the greatest losses to crop productivity worldwide. Responses and tolerance to stress combinations are rarel y addressed in genomics research because ...

Awarded: NOK 1.8 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

PETROMAKS-Maksimal utnyttelse av petroleumsreserver

Effects of "Paperwork management" and Integrated Operations on managerial practice and HSE offshore: a comparative study

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Awarded: NOK 2.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Rogaland

VERDIKT-Kjernekomp.og verdiskaping IKT

RFID Resource Network

RFID-RNET is a National Resource Network with the strategic objective to generate projects based on RFID technology. RFID-RNET aims at defining the RFID technology and development research challenges at the national level in the view of global development . The network will bring together the fra...

Awarded: NOK 2.1 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

NANO2021-Nanoteknologi og nye materiale

Conducting Oxides and Nanostructures for Energy Technology

The access to clean and sufficient energy represents probably the largest challenge of this century. Research programs world-wide put major emphasis on the need for rapid development of alternative and novel energy technology, and indeed, this calls for m aterials and components with performance ...

Awarded: NOK 10.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2012

Location: Oslo

NANOMAT-Nanoteknologi og nye materialer

Michrorheology of nanostructured soft condensed matter

This project is a study of the viscoelastic properties of several exotic complex systems. Using high frequency microrheology we can obtain rheological data over several decades of frequency and up to frequencies unobtainable using conventional rheological techniques. This allows us to study the ...

Awarded: NOK 4.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Oslo

NANOMAT-Nanoteknologi og nye materialer

Development of highly efficient nanostructured SOFCs integrating novel Ln(Nb,Ta)O4-based proton conducting oxides

The project takes as starting point the development of new patented proton conducting oxides, synthesis routes, and fabrication of fuel cell prototypes under the NANOMAT FOET project, and applies nano-engineering to improve the properties of materials and interfaces. Planar protonic fuel cells w...

Awarded: NOK 9.8 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

GASSMAKS-Økt verdiskaping fra naturgass

Theory-assisted design of catalysts for random copolymerization of functionalized olefins

The goal of the project is to design new transition-metal complexes with a reactivity that is highly selective for the alkene double bond function. The selectivity will be exploited in the development of functional group tolerant catalysts for coordinatio n copolymerization of ethylene with polar...

Awarded: NOK 4.4 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Vestland

GASSMAKS-Økt verdiskaping fra naturgass

Understanding and improving microbial production of L-glutamate from methanol by Bacillus methanolicus

The amino acid L-glutamate, mainly used as a flavor enhancer, is one of the worlds most important biotechnological products with an estimated annual production of 1,500,000 ton. Current commercial production is performed by microbial bioprocesses based on sugar. The proposed project aims at unde...

Awarded: NOK 12.9 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

BIA-Brukerstyrt innovasjonsarena

Resource Optimization and recovery in the MAterials industry

One objective in ROMA is to recover as much heat as possible from off-gases from Al-industry. A technology for electricity production from low temperature waste has been developed and tested in a test rig developed in the project. The results are promisin g, but with some challenges. Larger pilot...

Awarded: NOK 29.9 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2013

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

BIA-Brukerstyrt innovasjonsarena

Sustainable Aluminium Surface Applications

Awarded: NOK 11.9 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2014

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

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