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FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg

FUGE- Bergen Regional Application (tilleggsbev 158792)

Awarded: NOK 6.0 mill.

Project Number:

152323

Project Period:

2002 - 2009

Subject Fields:

This application is a response to the call for regional funding within the FUGE program. Five professor II positions are requested to bring specific areas of expertise to the Bergen region in support of bioinformatics, proteomics, DNA microarray, marine functional genomic research, and studies in the ethical implications of fuctional genomic research. In addition, we request support for a series of workshops, seminars, and user courses to improve collaboration between academia and industry, to develop a Nordic perspective on bioethical issues raised by functional genomic research and its applications, and to increase the regional user base for microarray technology. Finally we request some funds to support international exchange to promote bioinformat ics, proteomics and marine research relevant to functional genomic approaches.

Funding scheme:

FUGE-Funksjonell genomforskn.i Norg