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FRINAT-Matematikk og naturvitenskap

Investigation of equiaxed dendritic alloy solidification by in-situ synchrotron X-radiography and phase-field modelling

Important aspects of alloy solidification is poorly understood due to lack of means to observe the microstructure formation processes in situ during solidification. A new method, developed by the applicant, for in-situ acquisition of high resolution sync hrotron X-radiograms will be used to obta...

Tildelt: kr 6,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FRISAM-Fri prosjektstøtte samfunnsvitenskap

Barriers to entry, internationalisation and technology (BITE)

According to technology-based perspectives, innovation and technology flows are the fundamental determinants of development and growth. According to new trade theory and the economic geography approach, however, industrial development is to a larger exten t shaped by market forces. The point of d...

Tildelt: kr 5,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Oslo

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Does ovarian fluid favour MHC-dissimilar sperm?

When males provide nothing but genes, female choice of mates is expected to favour individuals that can best increase offspring survival. This selection process may not only occur at an individual level, but also on the gamete level. Recent studies have i ndicated that the ova may select sperm on...

Tildelt: kr 2,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

The role of T cell specific adapter protein in T cell activation and autoimmunity

Genetic variation in genes controlling T cell activation may be responsible for individual differences in fine-tuning of the immune response. Such variability may account for part of the genetic susceptibility to develop autoimmune diseases. Having a majo r interest in elucidating the aetiology o...

Tildelt: kr 3,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Oslo

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Life history patterns in large carnivores and their application for management and conservation.

Life-history is an organism's pattern of growth, reproduction and mortality, formed by long-term evolutionary processes and by immediate responses to the environment. This project has 3 main objectives: 1) evaluate the patterns of lifetime reproductive su ccess of male and female brown bears; 2) ...

Tildelt: kr 2,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Akershus

FRIMED-Klinisk medisin og folkehelse

Combined structural, microvascular and functional mapping of brain tumors for improved diagnosis and treatment planning

During recent years, the department of radiology at Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet (RR) Medical Center has had a strong focus on functional MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) research; including perfusion/ diffusion MRI and spectroscopy, with the aim of br inging novel MR techniques into early cli...

Tildelt: kr 2,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Oslo

FRIBIO-Biologi og biomedisin

Characterization of Novel Insulin Regulated Pathways in Fat Synthesis in Liver and Adipose Tissue

Diets rich in lipids and carbohydrates together with a lack of physical exercise predispose individuals to multifunctional diseases such as atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes type 2. Fat metabolism and glucose homeos tasis are inherently related, and insulin...

Tildelt: kr 2,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Oslo

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

The ecological and evolutionary significance of seed banks in Arabidopsis thaliana

Many studies of the genetic structuring of annual, selfing Arabidopsis thaliana populations on various geographical scales have been performed in recent years. Some studies conclude that local populations may contain relatively high amounts of genetic var iability both in phenotypic traits and pu...

Tildelt: kr 2,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Advanced sample preparation and characterisation of fuel cell materials for increased fuel cell durability

This project relates to an 5-months scientific stay for PhD-student Axel B. Ofstad from Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), NM, USA. The PhD-student?s work at LANL will...

Tildelt: kr 0,17 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2007

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY OF PEM WATER ELECTROLYSERS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Water electrolysers based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology show very promising results with respect to stable and efficient hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. Major challenges to overcome before this technology may be considere d viable in this context include cost red...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

FRITEK-Teknologi

Micropower sensor interface in nanometer CMOS technology

The "Micropower sensor interface in nanometer CMOS technology" project aims at developing new and unique methods for low power digital sensor interfacing using state-of-the art nanometer CMOS-technology within the framework of biomedical wireless sensor n etworks. The major result of the project ...

Tildelt: kr 4,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Oslo

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Optimized quality and yield of plum and apple by regulation of flowers and fruitlets

Consistent cropping of high quality fruit is important for the fruit industry where technology for cost effective and environmentally friend methods for crop regulation is highly wanted. Due to alternate bearing, Norwegian fruit growers are not able to se rve the apple market regular with the amo...

Tildelt: kr 6,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Captured based aquaculture around fish farms:developing a small scale fjord fishery

When artificial structures are concentrated in large numbers in specific areas of the coastline, their synergistic effects may generate an "Artificially Created Ecosystem" (ACE). These structures will have diverse ecological effects on coastal ecosystems, maybe to a greater extent than is curren...

Tildelt: kr 2,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2008

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Shape of lactation curve, with special reference to feeding strategy, health, fertility, and economic outcome in dairy

Summary The total milk production during a full lactation is determined by the peak and the shape of the lactation curve. A primarily analysis of the mean lactation curves for different large herds under Norwegian conditions revealed a large and substant ial differences from one herd to another....

Tildelt: kr 4,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Oslo

HUM-Fagkomiteen for humaniora

The 12th annual meeting of the Gesellschaft für Semantik - Sinn und Bedeutung 12 - hosted at the University of Oslo September 2007

The 12th installment of the annual international semantics conference Sinn und Bedeutung (SuB12) is scheduled to be hosted by semanticists at the University of Oslo September 20-22 2007. In addition to three keynote speakers - professor Henriëtte de Swart (Utrecht Institute of Linguistics, Utrec...

Tildelt: kr 0,25 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2007

Sted: Oslo

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Assessment of human impact on the marine CARBon system in arctic regions (A-CARB)

Carbon dioxide is the most important manageable forcing agent of climate change. Large amounts are emitted through fossil fuel burning. Prediction of future climate change and planning of mitigation strategies requires that thorough knowledge of the facto rs that control the distribution of anth...

Tildelt: kr 2,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Vestland

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Feral sheep in coastal heaths - developing a sustainable local industry in vulnerable cultural landscapes, dr.gr.stip.

Year-round sheep farming on the Norwegian west coast has a history dating back several millennia. This important part of our cultural heritage has resulted in a distinct breed of animals, the feral sheep, that has evolved in close interaction with the cre ation and maintenance of a unique semi-na...

Tildelt: kr 8,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Enhanced safety of Norwegian type dry fermented sausage with focus on enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

This project concerns safe production of Norwegian type dry fermented sausages (DFS). Two outbreaks in Norway this year, caused by enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Salmonella Kedougou in DFS, emphasize the need to focus on enhanced safety of such products. Outbreaks may cause severe ...

Tildelt: kr 11,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Stability and mobility of Shiga toxin-encoding bacteriophages in clinical and environmental strains of Escherichia coli O103

E. coli O103 belongs to a subset of serotypes of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) associated with severe human illnesses. Shiga toxin (Stx) production is essential but not sufficient for virulence in pathogenic STEC as factors involved in att achment, haemolysis and iron scavenging a...

Tildelt: kr 3,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Oslo

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

A Study of Influenza Viruses in Their Natural Reservoir in Wild Birds in Norway

The major goal of this project is to better understand the dynamics of influenza A virus infections in wild birds in Norway. At the National Veterinary Institute, in the context of the surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1, a large collection of samples is being gathered ...

Tildelt: kr 5,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Attractive host plant volatiles and genetic regulation of the olfactory response in the control of apple fruit moth, Argyresthia conjugella

The apple fruit moth Argyresthia conjugella is regarded as the most important insect pest on apples in Fennoscandia. Until 2005 the organophosphorous compound azinphos-methyl (Gusathion) has been used in apple fruit moth control. The compound is now dereg istrated due to environmental concerns an...

Tildelt: kr 9,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Akershus

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Reduction/elimination of spore forming bacteria in lightly heat treated foods

The project seeks to identify processes which are able to strongly reduce spore forming bacteria in lightly heat treated (<98 ºC) foods. To solve this task, three research groups with different, complementary competence will cooperate. The project require s characterisation of potentially pathoge...

Tildelt: kr 7,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Oslo

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Anthelmintic resistance in small ruminant nematodes in Norway

Gastrointestinal nematode infestation is considered as the most important of all infectious diseases in small ruminants. Losses due to endoparasites, and the degree of suffering involved, has a marked impact on animal welfare and production losses in smal l ruminant flocks around the world. In th...

Tildelt: kr 3,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Potential of muscle profiling on value-addition of products and consumer satisfaction under Norwegian beef production conditions

Matforsk deltar i et EU-prosjekt på kvalitet og sikkerhet av storfekjøtt hvor utnyttelsen av utradisjonelle stykningsdeler er en sentral del av prosjektet. Ny forskning i USA har vist at ved å bruke utradisjonelle metoder for nedskjæring og utbeining kan verdien av slaktet økes betydelig. I EU-p...

Tildelt: kr 7,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Akershus

BIONÆR-Bionæringsprogram

Farming systems for high quality food products and sustainable agriculture in mountainous areas

The agriculture in the mountain districts of southern Norway is based on small farms and use of mountain pastures. High quality products sold at high price are one possible solution for mountain agriculture. Branding of products requires documentation of quality traits. In this project we will de...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Akershus

HAVKYST-Havet og kysten

Linking physics and biology - Structuring of cod-populations in the North Sea/Skagerrak water-system

We propose to study the physical and biological mechanisms that generate and maintain a highly genetically structured population of cod in the Skagerrak water system. We hypothesize that a combination of oceanographic features (i.e., within fjords water c irculation), spawning behavior (i.e. stro...

Tildelt: kr 6,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2012

Sted: Oslo

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Enhanced service life of coated wooden facades

Coated wooden claddings are widely used in Norway. But competition from other materials that has less input of labour at the construction site and less demands for maintenance is increasing. Discolouring fungi on the surface of coated wood in outdoor appl ications is an increasing concern. The to...

Tildelt: kr 5,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

Networks or markets? The recruitment challenges in future fisheries and marine industries, dr.gr.stip.

The radical changes that happen in coastal communities and industries;the processes of structuration, mechanisation, and increased governance, which we call cyborgisation processes, seem to have had consequences for the employment systems in marine commun ities. However, very little is known abou...

Tildelt: kr 4,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

NATURNAER-Natur og næring

The optimal choice and timing of agricultural policies in the presence of uncertainty

Agricultural policy analysis has traditionally focused on the optimal choice of policy instruments for a given set of policy objectives. Less attention has been paid to the fact that the timing of policy implementation is another choice variable to policy makers. This choice is reflected in the ...

Tildelt: kr 1,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Oslo

NORKLIMA-Klimaendringer og konsekvenser for Norge

Expected Change in Fisheries in the Barents Sea

Project summary The project focuses on how changes in climate, i.e. increase in temperature, will influence fish stocks and their commercial stakeholders. Changes in fish distribution will not only affect the fisheries directly through changes in possibl e fishing areas, and changes in yield bec...

Tildelt: kr 9,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Vestland