India Partnership to Apply Advanced Genetic Tools to Combat Disease Resistance
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: The Roslin Institute
Abstract
Abstracts are not currently available in GtR for all funded research. This is normally because the abstract was not required at the time of proposal submission, but may be because it included sensitive information such as personal details.
Publications
He Z
(2016)
Comparison of surrogate reporter systems for enrichment of cells with mutations induced by genome editors.
in Journal of biotechnology
Lillico SG
(2016)
Mammalian interspecies substitution of immune modulatory alleles by genome editing.
in Scientific reports
Tait-Burkard C
(2018)
Livestock 2.0 - genome editing for fitter, healthier, and more productive farmed animals.
in Genome biology
| Description | A strategic approach to identifying and combating porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus outbreaks and other porcine viral diseases |
| Amount | £787,016 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | BB/R013187/1 |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2018 |
| End | 03/2021 |
| Description | General Scheme - Bruce Whitelaw - Editing RELA S531P |
| Amount | £30,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Genus plc |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2017 |
| End | 12/2019 |
| Description | General Scheme - Christine Tait-Burkard - PRRSV study at Moredun to evaluate CD163 edited pigs |
| Amount | £48,812 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Genus plc |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2017 |
| End | 09/2017 |
| Description | Research Grant - Christine Tait-Burkard - Nanobodies as antiviral PRRSV agents |
| Amount | £59,802 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Eco Animal Health Ltd |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2018 |
| End | 03/2019 |
| Description | Responsive Mode - Christine Tait-Burkard - Understanding the CD163 - PRRS virus interaction to improve genetic engineering for resistance |
| Amount | £674,353 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | BB/R004463/1 |
| Organisation | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2017 |
| End | 11/2020 |
| Description | Animal Biotechnology Workshop, Charlottesville |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Other audiences denotes scientists. Attended an international workshop on animal biotechnology regulations where plans for international harmonisation of regulations was proposed. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | BBSRC Conclave, New Delhi |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | Other audiences denotes scientists. UK scientific delegation to India to identify roadmap for "smart farms" |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | Collaborators' meeting, India |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Indian partnerships in industry and science meeting |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | DBT Indian visit to Roslin |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Delegated visit to discuss joint development of research programmes in livestock sector for enhancing health and productivity of farm animals. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | University Delegation to Bangalore India |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | University delegation to visit scientists in India to establish collaborative activities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |