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ScanBalt
Campus
Knowledge
centers
Proposal for a
European Faculty of
Regenerative Medicine
Focus on Regenerative
Medicine and Stem Cell
Technology in health care
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The project is a network interaction between the ScanBalt
universities and partner institutions focusing on life science
technology and regenerative medicine. A research center will be
established in Rostock as a “institute of regenerative medicine
and stem cell therapy” driven by the three universities and
Scanbalt Campus university partner institutions. The concept is
focused on setting up educational and scientific network
interaction, rapid bench-to-bedside translation of novel
strategies in regenerative medicine to aim a prime placement of
the European region partner in the international research
competition. Basic research fields focus on: 1. stem cell technology
and control of (de)differentiation, 2. systems biology
(genomics/proteomics/metabolomics/toponomics) of stem cell
differentiation, 3. tissue engineering, cell-matrix interaction and
biomaterials. The proposed network is integrating related network
grants in the 6th framework program of the EU.
ScanBalt Campus
perspectives in regenerative medicine
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Establishment of a new growth and knowledge region in
Northeastern Germany/Europe with a strong international profile:
Implementation of a training center for well-qualified scientists in an
interdisciplinary environment including biotechnology, bioinformatics,
laboratory engineering, specialized health services and medical
technology
Creation of a new transregional competence clusters and
partnerships between public and private institutions
Establishment of strong international visibility and attraction of
capital and leading researchers from all over the world
Improvement of the position in the competition for EU funding
based on the expectation that EU´s 6th and 7th Framework Program
will favor interregional cooperation
Expansion of the network will tie the region’s Eastern countries
closer to well-established European co-operation, thus gaining
importance in terms of economy and science
ScanBalt Campus – Knowledge
region
“ScanBalt Campus Faculty of Regenerative
Medicine”
 Foundation of ScanBalt knowledge centers
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Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering
Stem Cell Technology/Research
Clinical translation: Neuro/Cardiovascular etc.
ScanBalt Campus
Concept for Regenerative Medicine
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The proposed concept is a application to set up a management
structure for a network institution of ScanBalt partners for
ScanBalt Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell
Therapy
ScanBalt Faculty of Regenerative Medicine
The network represents a dense infrastructure consisting of
university hospitals,
faculties of engineering, natural sciences and
competence centers in systems biology (functional genomics and
proteomics), tissue engineering, laboratory automation and
biomaterials.
All partner universities are focused on medical and life science
technology and are closely cooperating with scientific partners in the
Baltic region.
ScanBalt Campus partners
Center of clinical studies and research
institutes
ScanBalt Campus Research Centers
IRMED etc.
Centers of excellence/competence
(functional genomics, lifescience engineering,
biomaterials, tissue engineering)
Industrial partners
Bioregion BioConV.
Medical, life science, engineering etc.
Faculties of Universities
Scan Balt Campus
European Faculty of
Regenerative Medicine (EFRM)
IP-Transfer
Ethical commission
ScanBalt Campus partners
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Oslo University
Göteborg University *
Chalmers University of Technology*
Lund University
Växsjö/Kalmar University
Copenhagen University
University of Southern Denmark
Greifswald University*
Rostock University*
Gdansk University
Tartu University
BioTurku*
Institute of Experimental Medicine,St.Petersburg*
NovoNordisk
E-Geen Inc.
Sahlgrens University Hospital
Aim
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The general aim of the present project is:
to discover and create more spearhead competencies in the field of modern
regenerative medicine in the Baltic region
to attract competent and motivated staff, good ideas, manufacturing
companies and venture capital by combining basic and clinical research
institutions as a modern cornerstone for stem cell development
to form a close network of contacts and cooperation to generate synergies
and establish the best possible exploitation of common resources in the
field of regenerative medicine
to coordinate existing and future cooperation and financial support
to facilitate formation of partnerships between academia, industry and public
institutions such as university hospitals in Rostock, Greifswald and Lübeck
to promote the application of cell therapies and development of small
molecules regulating and modifying cell differentiation for the benefit of the
general public within health services.
Strategy
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The plan for the formation of the research center will
involve the immediate foundation of a postgraduate
faculty of regenerative medicine by the partner
universities in order to establish:
Interdisciplinary and integrated academic propagation
of the research and clinical field of regenerative medicine
International postgraduate teaching institution (basic
language English) offering special education in
Regenerative Medicine:
M.Sc. /Ph.D. in stem cell technology and systems biology
M.Sc. /Ph.D. in Tissue engineering
M.Sc. /Ph.D. in medical device technology
Program
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participate in the Scanbalt framework activities in terms
of meetings and conferences as well as publication and
public relation activities
set up training courses on methodologies applied within
the cell technology biology
approach in order to actively contribute to a transfer of
knowledge within the network. For this a mandatory
educational rotation of students and scientists is
planned. This program is planned to take half-time of the
M.Sc./Ph.D. program
participate at the EU framework program (6th framework
projects EXPERTISSUES etc.)
ScanBalt Faculty of Regenerative
Medicine
ScanBalt Campus -Research Center „Institute for Regenerative Medicine and
Stem Cell Therapy “
Industrial transfer
Clinical development
Basic research departments
Junior research groups
Project committee
Dean/CEO
European Faculty of Regenerative Medicine
Scientific Board
Supervisory Board
N.N. (Europe)
N.N. (Europe)
N.N. (USA)
N.N. (Asia)
Industry
Dean Postgraduate Faculty/CEO
Rector University Partners
Scanbalt
Industry
ScanBalt Campus
Network of education
To deliver a framework for joint activities
in knowledge formation and education
in the ScanBalt Bioregion, e.g.
. Graduate courses
. Postgraduate courses
. Special courses (summer schools, workshops)
. Knowledge centers
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ScanBalt Campus
Curriculum
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Bachelor / Master / Ph.D. Clinical Science
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EU approved degree / EU examination
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Mobility required (3 different locations)
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Integrated transdisciplinary curriculum
Initiatives
2nd Spring School Regenerative Medicine, Rostock
Neuronal stem cell differentiation, June 2 -18, 2005
3rd Baltic Stem Cell Conference, Rostock-Heiligendamm,
August 22-24,2005 (6th Framework programs EXPERTISSUES,
MYOCARDIAL REPAIR)
Application 7th Framework program
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Contact:
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Prof. Dr. med. Gustav Steinhoff
University of Rostock
Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Stem
Cell Therapy
[email protected]
[email protected]
Untertitel
„Verabschiedung"
Klinik für Herzchirurige, Universität Rostock, www.herzchirurgie-rostock.de
Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy www.irmed.de
Klinik und Poliklinik für Herzchirurgie, Universität Rostock, www.herzchirurgie-rostock.de