Health Citizens – European Research Institute

Category: Projects

  • Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Methods

    Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Methods

    Proposal: Genetic Biomarkers and Bioactive Compounds (from Plants, Bacteria, and Fungi): Enhancing Diagnostic Methods with Innovative Solutions in Healthcare Settings Related to the Growing Enhance Antimicrobial Resistance

    Proposed Implementation: 2025 to 2029

    Call: HORIZON-HLTH-2024-DISEASE-09 – Partnerships in Health 2024

    Proposed Budget: 36 862 500,00€

    Keywords: Antimicrobial resistance, Antimicrobials, Bacteria, Fungi, Health determinants, Pathogen agents, Genetic biomarkers, bioactive compounds, diagnostics

    Objective: This project aims to enhance antimicrobial resistance diagnostic methods by integrating genetic biomarkers and bioactive compounds derived from plants, bacteria, and fungi. The primary objectives include advancing diagnostic precision through the identification and validation of resistance genes, utilizing bioactive compounds to improve diagnostic assays, and developing novel diagnostic tools for antimicrobial resistance detection. These solutions will be implemented in both clinical and health settings to enable proactive monitoring and timely interventions.

    To achieve these objectives, the project will develop new diagnostic assays, prototype innovative biosensors, and conduct clinical trials to validate the efficacy of these methods in real-world scenarios. The training of healthcare professionals and the creation of educational resources will further support the integration of these solutions into clinical practice. The project will also focus on ensuring the cost-effectiveness and scalability of these innovations, aligning with public health strategies for antimicrobial resistance management.

    This project aligns with the work programme by addressing the need for improved diagnostic tools to combat antimicrobial resistance. It contributes to the scientific community by advancing research on biomarkers and bioactive compounds, offering practical solutions to enhance diagnostic accuracy and support personalized treatment strategies.

    Partners:

    • İzmir Project Agency Association
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Azerbaijan Ministry of Science and Education Institute of Microbiology
    • Baku State University
    • The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology
    • Fundació Hitt
    • Istanbul Nisantasi University
    • Altınbaş Üniversitesi
    • İzmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi
    • University of Zagreb
    • University of Oradea
  • Predicting Environmental Impact on Health

    Predicting Environmental Impact on Health

    Proposal: Predicting and Informing Air and Noise Pollution and Their Impact on Health from Environmental Data

    Proposed Implementation: 2025 to 2030

    Call: HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01- Changing urban spaces and mindsets to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality

    Proposed Budget:    4 998 382,50€ 

    Keywords: Environmental health

    Objective: The project aims to tackle the interconnected challenges of air and noise pollution and their significant health impacts through an innovative, data-driven, and participatory approach. By integrating advanced technologies such as IoT sensors, satellite data, and citizen-enabled data collection, the project builds a dynamic knowledge graph that maps the complex relationships between environmental factors and public health. This graph serves as a foundation for actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and advocate for evidence-based policies. 

    The project emphasizes stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration among policymakers, urban planners, public health officials, and citizens through workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building initiatives. The project also focuses on semantic enrichment and knowledge graph evolution, ensuring the system remains scalable, accurate, and adaptable to new data. 

    Through policy briefs, white papers, and advocacy efforts, the project bridges the gap between scientific research and practical applications, promoting sustainable practices and healthier communities. The combination of cutting-edge technology with participatory approaches in a multidisciplinary context, aims to drive meaningful change at local, national, and international levels, ultimately improving environmental quality and public health outcomes and will thus actively contribute to the Zero Pollution Action plan and the achievement of Climate-neutrality.

    Partners:

    • Université de Bordeaux
    • Health Citizens – European Institute
    • Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment
    • Bordeaux Metropole 
    • Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
    • Fondation de Lutte Contre le Diabète et les Maladies Non
    • University of Labe
    • Universite Cheikh Anta Diop De Dakar
    • Tiga Bilgi Teknolojileri Anonim Şirketi
    • İzmir İnovasyon Ve Teknoloji
    • Innovathink Muhendislik San Tic As
    • Dai Hoc Y Khoa Pham Ngoc Thach
    • University of Waterloo
    • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – Union E
    • Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche
    • Universite Assane Seck de Ziguinchor