New COST Action Brussels, 26-27 May 2009

1. New COST Action Brussels, 26-27 May 2009

2. COST Action TD0901 - Hypoxia sensing, signaling and adaptation The Action will exploit hypoxia (insufficient tissue oxygenation) signaling pathways for clinical application Domains: BMBS & CMST Pg 8

3. COST Action TD0902 - Submerged Prehistoric Archaeology and Landscapes of the Continental Shelf This Action will promote research of the drowned landscapes of the continental shelf, created during periods of lower sea level, which form a major part of the European cultural heritage. It will focus on the archaeology, the climate and the environment. Domains: ESSEM & ISCH Pg 31

4. COST Action TD0903 - Understanding and manipulating enzymatic and proteomic processes in biomineralization: towards new biomimetic strategies, the creation of tailored nano-scale architectures and environmental monitoring The Action will promote research on the biomineralisation processes of selected land, freshwater and marine species for both environmental biomonitoring and as a source of new biomimetic strategies and materials. Domains: CMST / ESSEM / MPNS Pg 18

5. BMBS New Actions • BM0901 - SYSGENET - European systems genetics network for the study of complex genetic human diseases using mouse genetic reference populations • SYSGENET will contribute to the discovery of gene networks that are involved in the development of complex genetic diseases in human • BM0902- Network of experts in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative disorders (MPD) • facilitate and improve the accuracy of the diagnosis of MPD and related diseases in European countries • BM0903 - Skin barrier and atopic diseases (SKINBAD) • bundle research expertise on atopic eczema (AE) and to identify key genetic and environmental risk factors

6. FA New Actions • FA0901 - Putting Halophytes to Work: From Genes to Ecosystems • collate existing knowledge of halophytes from gene function to ecosystems that will impact on conservation and management of saline environments and agricultural productions • FA0902 – Understanding and Combating Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome in Europe • improve knowledge on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in Europe in order to identify effective strategies to combat it • FA0903 – Harnessing Plant Reproduction For Crop Improvement • understand the mechanisms of sexual/apomictic plant reproduction and to facilitate the use of this increased knowledge in the development of new approaches in biotechnology, agriculture and food industry through improved crops

7. FPS New Actions • FP0901 - Analytical Techniques for Biorefineries • develop and evaluate new and existing sufficient analytical methods related to forest-based and agroindustrial Biorefineries that eventually will be applied within novel and existing sustainable Biorefining processes and products • FP0902 – Development and harmonisation of new operational research and assessment procedures for sustainable forest biomass supply • build the scientific capacity within forest energy research and support the technology transfer of the forest biomass procurement chain and sustainable forest management, through the harmonisation of terminology and methodologies • FP0903 – Climate Change and Forest Mitigation and Adaptation in a Polluted Environment • reconcile process-oriented research, long-term monitoring, and applied modelling at comprehensive forest research sites, while increasing understanding of state and potential of forest mitigation and adaptation to climate change in a polluted environment

8. Natural Sciences Cluster (CMST / ESSEM / MPNS Domains)

9. CMST New Actions • CM0901 - Detailed chemical kinetic models for cleaner combustion • develop cleaner and more efficient combustion processes through the design and implementation of better defined and more accurate detailed chemical kinetic models • CM0902 - Molecular machineries for ion translocation across biomembranes • improve the understanding of proton and metal ion translocation across bio-membranes and the fate of such chemicals following their uptake by bridging neighbouring scientific fields and fostering applicative outcomes • CM0903 - Utilisation of Biomass for Sustainable Fuels & Chemicals (UBIOCHEM) • generate a synergistic approach for utilisation of biomass for sustainable fuels & chemicals through cooperation between scientists from different member states and different areas and disciplines

10. ES0901 - European procedures for flood frequency estimation (FloodFreq) • undertake a pan-European comparison and evaluation of methods for flood frequency estimation under the various climatologic and geographic conditions found in Europe, and different levels of data availability • ES0902 - Permafrost and gas hydrate related methane release in the Arctic and impact on climate change: European cooperation for long-term monitoring: PERGAMON • quantify the methane input from marine and terrestrial sources into the atmosphere in the Arctic region, and ultimately to evaluate the impact of Arctic methane seepage on global climate • ES0903 - Spectral sampling tools for vegetation Biophysical Parameters and Flux measurements in Europe • develop common protocols and new instruments within a larger European network for optical measurements, bringing together scientists from the existing research networks with those from scientific instruments industries

11. MPNS New Actions • MP0901 - Designing Novel Materials for Nanodevices: From Theory to Practice • objectives are threefold: • Atomic-scale interface design through controlled chemistry. • Development of new theoretical and experimental tools capable of detailed analysis of low dimensional nanostructures’ interface behaviour. • Development of suitable experimental and theoretical test case in order to explore specific aspect of such interfaces • MP0902 - Composites of Inorganic Nanotubes and Polymers • to develop new composite materials from inorganic nanotubes and polymers and to establish appropriate links and transfer of knowledge needed for application and commercialisation of this kind of composite media by European industry, through a highly interdisciplinary network

12. Natural Sciences Cluster – Impact of new Actions • The set of new proposed Actions within the NS Cluster will have an impact on the ERA and the European society in terms of: • Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies • New Energy technologies • Monitoring and understanding climate change • Harmonisation of data and processes

13. Science in Society Cluster (ICT/ISCH/TUD Domains)

14. IS0901 - Women Writers in History: Toward a New Understanding of European Literary Culture create (1) a strong collaborative international Research Network, and to produce (2) a Road Map (Proposal for Research Programme) outlining future systematic collaborative research in European women’s literary history IS0902 - Systemic Risks, Financial Crisis and Credit: the roots, dynamics and consequences of the Subprime Crisis provide comprehensive documentation and state of the art analysis of the current Subprime Crisis and its consequences IS0903 - Enhancing the Role of Medicine in the Management of European Health Systems: Implications for Control, Innovation and User Voice increase empirical, theoretical and policy relevant knowledge about the changing role of medical professionals in the management of healthcare ISCH New Actions

15. ICT New Actions • IC0901 - Rich-Model Toolkit: An Infrastructure for Reliable Computer Systems • make automated reasoning techniques and tools applicable to a wider range of problems, as well as making them easier to use by researchers, software developers, hardware designers, and information system users and developers • IC0902 - Cognitive Radio and Networking for Cooperative Coexistence of Heterogeneous Wireless Networks • integrate the cognitive concept across all layers of communication systems, resulting in the definition of a European platform for cognitive radio and networks • IC0904 - TOwards the IntegRation of TransecTOrial IT DeSign and Evaluation (TORTOISE) • harmonise research and practice on design and evaluation methodologies for computing artefacts, across sectors and disciplines • IC0903 - Knowledge Discovery from Moving Objects (MOVE) • develop improved methods for knowledge extraction from massive amounts of data regarding moving objects

16. TUD New Actions • TU0901 - Integrating and Harmonizing Sound Insulation Aspects in Sustainable Urban Housing Constructions • harmonise the descriptors for airborne and impact sound insulation between dwellings and for airborne sound insulation of facades as well as to prepare a European classification scheme with a number of quality classes • TU0902 - Integrated assessment technologies to support the sustainable development of urban areas • develop better representations of the urban systems interactions and dynamics as well as new configurations of urban areas so that they consume fewer resources, emit less pollution, are more resilient to the impacts of climate change and are more sustainable in general • TU0903 - Methods and tools for supporting the use, calibration and validation of traffic simulation models • develop, implement and promote the use of methods and procedures for supporting the use of traffic simulation models, especially on the topics of model calibration and validation

17. Science in Society Cluster – Impact of new Actions The set of new proposed Actions within the SiS Cluster will benefit the ERA and the European society at large in terms of: • Creating knowledge from the data deluge • Enhanced user experience and intuitive interaction with computers • Sustainable management of urban systems • Addressing historical gender issues • Recovering cultural heritage • Analytical data of complex social systems

18. OC-2008-2 Actions – Conclusion New COST Actions Multidisciplinary Networks New Knowledge New Technologies Care, harmonise, and advance Europe