IMAGE – [2016-2020]
“Innovative Management of Animal Genetic Resources” (IMAGE) is a project funded by the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme of the European Union.
The aim of IMAGE is to enhance the use of genetic collections and to upgrade animal gene bank management. IMAGE will further develop genomic methodologies, biotechnologies, and bioinformatics for a better knowledge and exploitation of animal genetic resources.
URBANGENE – [2013-2015]
NEXTGEN – [2010-2014]
NEXTGEN is the first project in the area of conservation genetics that proposes a comparative analysis of whole genome data at the intraspecific level. Therefore, the project will gather data on an unprecedented scale on all major types of genetic variation in the genome of cattle, sheep and goats. A high impact is expected, far beyond the farm animal scientific community mainly on conservation and evolutionary biology. More specifically, NEXTGEN will provide precise methodology for studying the biodiversity aspect of disease resistance and the relationships between genome and environment (landscape genomics).
GENOMIC-RESOURCES – [2010-2014]
GENOMIC-RESOURCES is a 4 years ESF Research Networking Programme (from June 2010 to May 2014). The project will contribute to the education of a new generation of scientists in cutting edge approaches to the characterization, evaluation, management and conservation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR).
GLOBALDIV – [2007-2010]
GLOBALDIV “A global view of livestock biodiversity and conservation” was a three year project funded by the European Commission in the framework of the AGRI GEN RES initiative. It started in March 2007 and comprises Partners form Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. GLOBALDIV main goal is to collate a critical mass of international Experts in different fields related to the characterization of Farm Animal Genetic Resources to review the main drivers of biodiversity loss and the main strategies for FAnGR conservation. GLOBALDIV Partners and Experts will disseminate this knowledge and their experience worldwide through Review Papers, Seminars, Workshops, Summer Schools and a periodic Newsletter.
ECONOGENE – [2001-2005]
ECONOGENE project was funded by the European Union within the Quality of Life V framework programme, a programme that comprises six Key actions aiming to enhance the quality of life of European citizens and to improve the competitiveness of European industry. ECONOGENE fits in Key action 5 “Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry, and integrated development of rural areas including mountain areas”, thematic area 5.1.1 “Sustainable Agriculture”.
ECONOGENE combined a molecular analysis of biodiversity, socio-economics and geostatistics to address the conservation of sheep and goat genetic resources and rural development in marginal agrosystems in Europe. To assist in situ conservation and address the relevant socio-economic factors, a co-ordinated approach was developed to define strategies of genetic management and rural development.