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Active European Partner

Over several years, the University of Liege has taken part in projects supported by the Europe Union, both in Technological Research and Development programmes and in programmes held by the different Directorates General. More than one hundred projects of the 6^th European Framework Programme have been financed. Several projects are still selected for funding within the 7^th Framework Programme.  

Projects of the 7^th European Framework Programme (FP7)

The following projects are still selected for funding  :

• ACSEPT, Actinide reCycling by SEParation and Transmutation, Prof. Desreux
• ADAMANT, Antibody derivates as molecular agents for neoplastic targeting, Prof. Castronovo
• BESST, Breakthrough in European Ship and Shipbuilding Technologies, Prof. Ph. Rigo
• BRIGHT-NIGHT 2, Belgian Researchers' Initiatives to Heat That NIGHT, Dr Halleux
• BRIGHT-NIGHT 3, Belgian Researchers' Initiatives to Heat That NIGHT, Dr Halleux
• BEST-Stem Cells, Bio-chemically Equivalent Substitutive Technology for Stem Cells, Prof. L. Grobet
• CHLAMitRNA, Dissecting the cytosolic tRNA import process in mitochondria of the unicellular green alga Chlamydonas reinhardtii, Prof. Cl. Remacle
• COCOS, Coordination action carbon observation system, Prof. A. Borges 
• DECODER, Deployment of Brain-Compuer Interfaces for the Detection of Consciousness in Non-Responsive Patients, Dr S. Laureys
• ECODE, Experimental Cognitive Distributed Engine, Prof. G. Leduc
• ESNATS, Embryonic stem cell-based novel alternative testing strategies, Prof. Grobet
• EU-NMR-An, Towards a European Competence Centre for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) on Actinides, Prof. JF Desreux
• FANTOM, Full-field Advanced Non Destructive Technique for On-line Thermo-Mechanical Measurement on Aeronautical Structures, Dr M. Georges 
• FORGE, Fate of Repository Gases, Prof. R. Charlier 
• HARCANA, High aspect ration carbon-based nanocomposites, Prof. C. Jérôme
• ICE 2 SEA, Estimating the future contribution of continental ice to sea-level rise,  Prof. M. Erpicum
• INFOCON, Involving transnational communities - civil society forum on conflicts, Prof. M. Martiniello 
• ISP 1, In Space Propulsion 1, Prof. J.-L. Bozet 
• LUPA, Unravelling the molecular basis of common complex human disorders using the dog as a model system, Prof. Georges
• MACOSPOL, Mapping controversies on science for politics, Prof. F. Mélard 
• MICROENVIMET, Understanding and fighting metastasis by modulating the tumour microenvironment through interference with the protease network, Prof. Noel
• MOLOC, Molecular Logic Circuits, Dr Remacle
• NEUROPHYSICS, Methods in Neuroimaging, Prof. A. Luxen
• OXIDES, Engineering Exotic Phenomena at Oxide Interfaces, Prof. Ph. Ghosez
• PEGASE, Pan European Grid Advanced Simulation and state Estimation, Dr Th. Van Cutsem
• PIDOP, Processes Influencing Democratic Ownership and Participation, Prof. M. Born 
• RESUME NET, Resilience and Survivability for future networking : framework, mechanisms and experimental evaluation, Prof. G. Leduc
• SHARE-LEAP, Longitudinal Enhancement and Access imProvement of the SHARE infrastructure, Prof. S. Perelman
• SIGNSPEAKER, Scientific understanding and vision-based technological development, Prof. J. Piater
• SUNBIOPATH, Towards a better sunlight to biomass conversion efficiency in microalgae, Dr Cl. Remacle
• TRIADE, Development of technology building blocks for structural health monitoring sensing devices in aeronautics, Dr J.-M. Defise
• UNI-SALLL, Mobility Network Centres of the Universities of Saarland, Luxemburg, Lorraine and Liege in the Greater Region, Dr Halleux
• Projects du 6^th European Framework Programme 

Projects of the 6th European Framework Programme (FP6)

Life sciences – Information technologies - Nanotechnologies and Nanoscience -  Aeronautics and Space – Food Quality and Safety – Sustainable development, Climate and Ecosystems – Citizens and Governance - Euratom - Others

Life Sciences

Networks of excellence:

• EMIL, European Molecular Imaging Laboratories, Prof. Desreux
• EPIGENOME, Epigenetic Plasticity of the Genome, Prof. Georges
• EMBIC, Moleculare Mechanisms of Embryo Implantation, Prof. Foidart, Prof. Geenen, Dr. Winkler
• DIMI, Diagnostoc Molecular Imaging, Prof. Luxen, Dr. Salmon
• TEDDY, Task Force in Europe for Drug Development for the Young, Prof. Lepage

Integrated projects:

• EURO-THYMAIDE, Novel approaches to pathogenesis, diagnosis and Treatment of autoimmune diseases based on new insights into thymus-dependent self-tolerance, Prof. Geenen
• CANCERDEGRADOME, Extracellular Proteases and the Cancer Degradome : Innovative Diagnostic Markers, Therapeutic Targets and Tumour Imaging Agents, Prof. Noël, Prof. Foidart
• STROMA, Selective targeting of angiogenesis and of tumor, Prof. Castronovo
• EURINTAFAR, Inhibition of new targets for fighting anitbiotic resistance, Prof. Frère, Prof. Joris, Prof. Luxen
• BETACELLTHERAPY, Beta Cell Programming for Treatment of Diabetes, Dr. Peers

Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP):

• EUROHEAD, The European Headache Genetics Consortium : from patients to drug targets, Prof. Schoenen
• BRECOSM, Identification of molecular pathways that regulate the organ-specific metastasis of breast cancer, Prof. Noël, Prof. Foidart
• CORNEA ENGINEERING, Three-dimensional reconstruction of humal corneas by tissue engineering, Prof. Nusgens, Prof. Colige
• COBRA, Combating resistance to antibiotics by broadening the knowledge on molecular mechanisms behind resistance to inhibitor of cell wall synthesis, Prof. Frère
• METABRE, Molecular mechanisms involved in organ-specific metastatic growth processes in breast cancer, Prof. Castronovo
• CALLIMIR, Biological role of microRNAs in the DLK1-GTL2 imprinted domain, Prof. Georges, Dr. Charlier
• PROSTAR, Animal models relevant to the study of bone metastasis in PROSTate cancer, Prof. Castronovo
• RESCUE, From stem cell technology to functional restoration after spinal cord injury, prof. Schoenen
• NEUROSCREEN, Sensitive and differential blood and cerebrospinal fluid test for neurodegenerative dementia diagnosis, Prof. Heinen
• VALAPODYN, Validated predictive dynamic models of complex intracellular pathways related to cell death and survival, Prof. de Pauw

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Information Technologies

Networks of excellence:

• ARTIST2, Embedded System Design, Prof. Wolper, Prof. Boigelot
• E-NEXT, Emerging Networking Experiments and Technologies, Prof. Leduc
• KALEIDOSCOPE, Concepts and Methods for Exploring the Future of Learning with Digital Technologies, Dr. Decortis, Prof. Leclercq
• PATENT, Design for Micro & Nano Manufacture, Prof. Jamar, Prof. Habraken

Integrated projects:

• I-CLASS, Intelligent distributed cognitive-based open learning system for schools, Prof. Poumay
• ANA, Autonomic Network Architecture, Prof. Leduc
• PALETTE, Pedagogically sustained Adaptive LEarning Through the exploitation of Tacit and Explicit knowledge, Prof. Denis

Specific Targeted  Research Projects (STREP):

• MOLDYNLOGIC, Molecular Logic Machines by Electronic Excitation and Inter- and Intra-Molecular Quantum Dynamics, Dr. Remacle
• ADONIS, Accurate Diagnosis of prostate cancer using Optoacoustic detection of biologically functionalized gold Nanoparticles -a new Integrated biosensor System, Prof. de Pauw
• ELEKTRA, Enhanced Learning Experience and Knowledge Transfer, Prof. Poumay

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Nanotechnologies and Nanosciences

Networks of excellence:

• FAME, Functionalised Advanced Material Engineering of Hybrids and Ceramics, Prof. Ghosez

Integrated projects:

• CANAPE, Carbon Nanotubes for Applications in Electronics, Catalysis, Composites and Nano-Biology, Prof. Jamar
• NANOBIOPHARMACEUTIC, Nanoscale functionalities for targeted drug delivery of biopharmaceutics, Prof. Grandfils
• BIPRODUCTION, Sustainable microbial and biocatalytic production of advanced functional materials, Prof. Grandfils

Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP):

• SELF-CLEANING GLASS, Nano-structured self-cleaning coated glasses : modelling and laboratory tests for fundamental knowledge on thin film coatings, EC normalisation and customer benefits, Prof. Cloots
• MI-LAB-ON-CHIP, Lab-on-a-chip implementation of production processes for new Molecular Imaging Agents, Prof. Luxen
• MACOMUFI, Manipulate the Coupling in Multiferroic thin Films, Prof. Ghosez

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Aeronautics and espace

Integrated projects:

• NEWAC, NEW Aero Engine Concepts, Prof. Ponthot
• CESAR, Cost-Effective Small Aircraft, Prof. Léonard
• NICE_TRIP, Novel Innovative Competitive Effective Tilt Rotor, Prof. Essers

Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP):

• ATPI, High performance damping technology for Aircraft cabin vibration attenuation and Thermo-Phonic Insulation, Prof. Liégeois

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Food quality and safety

Networks of excellence:

• EADGENE, European Animal Disease Genomics Network of Excellence for Animal Health, Prof. Georges, Prof. Desmecht, Prof. Losson, Prof. Lekeux, Prof. Thiry, Prof. Mainil, Prof. Vanderplasschen
• MED-VET-NET, Network for prevention and control of zoonoses, Prof. Daube

Integrated projects:

• BIOCOP, New Technologies to Screen Multiple Chemical Contaminants in Foods, Prof. de Pauw

Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP):

• IMMUNOPRION, Immunological and structural studies of prion diversity, Prof. Heinen

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Sustainable development, Climate, Ecosystems

Networks of excellence:

• MARSTRUCT, Network of Excellence of Marine Structure, Prof. Marchal, Dr. Rigo
• EUR-OCEANS, International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in Europe, Prof. Beckers

Integrated projects:

• AQUATERRA, Understanding river-sediment-soil-groundwater interactions for support of management of water bodies (river basin & catchment areas), Prof. Dassargues, Dr. Brouyère
• LESSLOSS, Risk Mitigation for Earthquakes and Landslides, Prof. Plumier
• CARBOEUROPEIP, Assessment of the European terrestrial carbon balance, Prof. François
• GEOMON, Global Earth Onservation and monitoring, Dr. Mahieu
• MARNIS, Maritime navigation and Information Services, Prof. Marchal

Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP):

• CREATING, Concepts to Reduce Environmental impact and Attain optimal Transport performance by Inland Navigation, Prof. Marchal
• GABARDINE, Groundwater Artificial recharge Based on Alternative sources of wateR: aDvanced INtegrated technologies and managEment, Dr. Brouyère
• IMPROVE, Design of improved and competitive products using an integrated decision support system for ship production and operation, Dr. Rigo
• HYMN, HYdrogen, Methane and Nitrous oxide : Trend variability, budgets and interactions with the biosphere, Dr. Mahieu

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Citizens and Governance

Networks of excellence:

• IMISCOE, International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in Europe, Prof. Martiniello

Integrated projects:

• REFGOV, Reflexive Governance in the Public Interest, Prof. Michel, Prof. Corhay 
• KNOWANDPOL, The role of knowledge in the construction and regulation of health and education policy in Europe : convergences and specificities among nations and sectors, Prof. Schoenaers

Specific Targeted research Projects (STREP):

• ELIMIE, A European Approach to Multicultural Citizenship. Legal Political and Educational Challenges, Prof. Martiniello
• COMPARE, Toolbox for Improving the Comparability of Cross-National Survey Data with Applications to SHARE, Prof. Perelman

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EURATOM

Networks of excellence:

• ACTINET, Network for Actinide Science, Prof. Desreux

Integrated projects:

• EUROPART, EUROpean research program for the PARTitioning of minor actinides and some fission products from high active wastes issuing the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuels, Prof. Desreux
• EUROTRANS, EUROpean Research Programme for the TRANSmutation of High Level Nuclear Waste in an Accelerator Driven System, Prof. Cugnon

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Others

Galileo :

• Navelec, Innovative Application of European GNSS for a better Synchronisation of Electrical Power Transport Networks, Prof. Wehenkel

Policy-oriented Research:

• PICTURE, Pro-active management of the Impact of Cultural Tourism upon Urban Resources and Economies, Prof. Dupagne
• MULTI-ENCODE, Système d'encodage multi-fonctionnel pour l'évaluation de l'héritage culturel mobile, Prof. Jamar

Specific support actions:

• BRIDGE, Background cRiteria for the IDentification of Groundwater thrEsholds, Prof. Dassargues
• GTIS-CAP, GeoTraceability Integrated Systems for Common Agricultural Policy, Prof. Tychon
• BNEN, Open Access to the Belgian Nuclear Higher Education Network, Prof. Lecomte-Beckers
• MEDUSE, Governance, Health and Medecine. Pening Dialog between social scientists and users, Prof. Kuty
• USE HAAS, Prof. Barbier
• BRIGHT NIGHT, Belgian Researchers' Initiatives to Heat That NIGHT, Dr. Halleux

New and Emerging Science and Technologies (NEST):

• CREEN, Critical Events in Evolving Networks, Prof. Ausloos
• E2C2, Extreme Events : Causes and Consequences, Prof. Ausloos

Coordination actions:

• VIF, Virtual Intelligent Forging, Prof. Lecomte-Beckers, Dr. Habraken
• GIACS, General Integration of the Applications of Complexity in Science, Prof. Ausloos
• ESSE, Pour un espace des sciences sociales européennes, Dr. Lask
• ECD, European Citizens' Deliberation on Brain Science, Prof. Brunet
• CAENTI, Coordination Action of the European Network of Territorial Intelligence, Prof. Merenne
• CRIMPREV, Assessing Deviance, Crime and Prevention in Europe, Prof. Lemaître

Cooperative research with SMEs:

• U-RAIL, Non-Contact Ultrasonic System for Rail Track Inspection, Prof. Cescotto
• NAGINELS, Non Aggressive Inernal Engraving Laser System, Prof. Lemaire
• PERCATECH, Securing juveniles production of Eurasian perch by improving reproduction and larval rearing, Prof. Mélard
• LUCIOPERIMPROVE, Improving pikeperch juvenile production by broodstock management and nutrition, sex control and culture techniques, Prof. Mélard
• SILVERCROSS, Mass production of silver halide recording material for full-colour holographic applications, Prof. Lion, Dr Renotte
• SORMEN, Innovative Separation Method Non Ferrous Metal Waste from Electric Equipment WEEE based on Multi and Hyper spectral Identification, Prof. Jaspart

Research Infrastructures:

• OPTICON, Optical Infrared Co-ordination Network for Astronomy, Prof. Lemaire, Prof. Surdej
• SHARE-I3, Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe : Integrating Activities to Access the Time Dimension and to Enlarge the Cross-national Dimension, Prof. Perelman
• SEADATANET, Seadatanet - A Pan-European Infrastructure for Ocean and Marine Data Management, Prof. Beckers
• ARENA, Antarctic Research, a European Network for Astrophysics, prof. Surdej

ERA-NET:

• ERA-MORE, European Network of Mobility Centers, Dr. Halleux
• IWRM.NET, Towards a European-wide exchange Network for integrating research efforts on Integrated Water Resources Management, Dr. Schmitz

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