EIBIR is supported by the European Commission under a FP6 ‘Life Sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health’ project and has already achieved a number of success stories within their international networking activities: It has produced a European Research Plan, co-ordinates multi-centre trials and conferences, meetings and training courses, etc. The European Commission has also invited EIBIR to start contract negotiations for its large integrated project proposal submitted to the EU FP7 call HEALTH-2007-1.2-4 In vivo image-guidance for cell therapy. The project, entitled ENCITE – European Network for Cell Imaging and Tracking Expertise – consists of 21 project partners with leading expertise in the field of cell imaging, with EIBIR being the coordinating partner. The project will officially start in early 2008.
In addition, EIBR is well connected with industrial partners.

EIBIR has implemented a Chemistry Platform with the involvement of top-class European research teams in the field of probe development for the different imaging modalities. The platform will contribute to strengthening the liaison between basic research and biological and clinically oriented teams within EIBIR.

If you are interested to get in touch with this network, further information can be obtained from:

EIBIR European Institute for Biomedical Imgaging Research
Neutorgasse 9, AT-1010 Vienna
phone: +43-1-5334064-20
fax: +43-1-535 70 41
office@eibir.org
www.eibir.org

Source: e-mail from Eva Haas