The BBSRC GCRF Workshop Grant
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: UNLISTED
Abstract
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Technical Summary
We propose a workshop which will initially explore common themes applicable IB and agriculture; this would be followed by break-out groups to examine specific themes of interest.
Planned Impact
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Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Jason Micklefield (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | A detailed report of the findings was submitted to BBSRC. This covered the problems & challenges relating to human disease, agriculture, animal diseases/aquaculture, antimicrobial resistance and nutrition in the developing world. Potential solutions and recommendations were suggested in the report. |
| Exploitation Route | A detailed report of the findings and our recommendations of how this should be taken forward was submitted to BBSRC. Recommendations including developing partnerships between scientists in the UK and the developing world to work in the following areas: DISCOVERY OF NEW BIOACTIVES, NEW SUSTAINABLE IB APPROACHES AND PROCESSES FOR LOW COST PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVES and TRAINING, INFORMED DECISION MAKING |
| Sectors | Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | Collaboration and visits have been arranged with Prof. Roberto G. S. Berlinck, Instituto de Química de São Carlos Universidade de São Paulo. Joint grant application to FAPESP was submitted. |
| Description | New Pathways to Antibiotics for Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Amount | £220,248 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | ICA\R1\191148 |
| Organisation | The Royal Society |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2019 |
| End | 12/2022 |
| Description | Sustainable Production and Diversification of Natural Products to Combat Diseases in the Developing World |
| Amount | £353,195 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | IC160063 |
| Organisation | The Royal Society |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2016 |
| End | 12/2021 |
| Description | FAPESP Worshop, 9 Nov, 2017, Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | J. Micklefield was a speaker at FAPESP Worshop, 9 Nov, 2017, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Recent Advances in the Chemistry of Natural Products. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017 |
| Description | GCRF workshop - Natural Products to Combat Problems in the Developing World |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | The meeting wsas to discuss the role that natural products can play to combat disease and for use in agriculture in DAC listed countries. A report was generated that will help influence BBSRC future priorities through the Global Challenges Research Fund |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |