Work Programme extract
Fundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms
1.1.3 Comparative genomics and population genetics
The objectives are to enable researchers to use well-characterised model organisms for
predicting and testing gene function and to take full advantage of specific population
cohorts available in Europe to determine the relationship between gene function and
health or disease.
Topics for fourth call, deadline 9 November 2005:
LSH-2005-1.1.3-1: Functional genomics in Arabidopsis thaliana - INTEGRATED
PROJECT. The research should focus on systematic multidisciplinary approaches to
reveal and characterise functional interactions in Arabidopsis thaliana (such as
protein/protein interactions, functional modules and regulatory networks). Tools, data and
resources developed during the project should be made readily accessible to the scientific
community.
LSH-2005-1.1.3-2: High throughput phenotyping tools and approaches for large scale
functional genomics studies – INTEGRATED PROJECT. The focus should be on
standardising, developing new or improving existing phenotyping tools, approaches and
technologies for high throughput phenotyping in a given model organism. The research
and data storage should link with existing bioinformatics resources, including annotated
databases.
LSH-2005-1.1.3-3: Population cohorts for molecular epidemiological studies in
European and other populations – INTEGRATED PROJECT. The focus should be on
molecular epidemiological studies using well characterised and comprehensive population
cohorts, with an emphasis on standardising genotyping protocols, sample collection and
data storage and analysis. The project should focus on generating new knowledge relevant
to health and disease.