WP1 - Innovative diagnosis and therapies
About
The objectives of this Work Package include the development of several highly innovative solutions for the diagnostics and monitoring market of diseases with global expression (e.g. cancer, neurodegenerative diseases), but also the design of a differentiating solution to the global problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
More operationally, this WP aims to achieve objectives at two major levels, essentially centered on two strategic pillars:
- in terms of early diagnosis, to increase the sensitivity, speed and specificity of methods for detecting diseases with global expression, through the exploitation and combination of nanotechnology, advanced optical technologies and optimization of biomarkers;
- in terms of advanced therapies, to enhance the customization of therapeutic approaches, making it possible to significantly increase their effectiveness and reduce undesirable effects of standardized therapies.
The aim is to create the necessary conditions for the pioneering implementation of customized phage therapy in Portugal, as well as for the creation of innovative vaccines, providing Portugal with the necessary infrastructure and capacity to ensure the development and production of differentiating vaccines in the coming years.