International Collaborations
CONCERT-EJP (http://www.concert-h2020.eu/). Integrating radiation research in the European Union. EU provide 70% of funding total (40M euros) the FCT and equivalent research institutions cover the remaining value.
MEDICIS (https://medicis-promed.web.cern.ch/). Production of alpha and beta emitters for medical applications (One MARIE Curie approved). Collaboration with CERN.
n-TOF (https://home.cern/science/experiments/ntof). The n-TOF collaboration is a consortium of 40 institutions in European countries, USA, Russia and Japan. It undertakes a experimental programme using the Time of Flight (TOF) spectrometer at CERN, to perform the measurement of the neutron capture and fission cross-sections in actinides, structural materials and radionuclides of relevance for nNuclear Technology and Astrophysics.
ISOLDE (http://isolde.web.cern.ch/). ISOLDE-CERN is a facility for the production of radioactive ion beams for experiments in the fields of nuclear and atomic physics, materials science and life sciences. Since 1986 Portugal maintains an experimental infra-structure dedicated to materials science at ISOLDE, which is being developed and permanently maintained under the responsibility and coordination of C2TN.
European Platforms
Alliance (http://www.er-alliance.eu/). European Radioecology Alliance is a Research Platform, in accordance with relevant European Union policies. For this purpose, it will contribute to the following: definition of priority objectives in the Research Area, identification of research programmes and resources to be implemented in order to achieve these objectives, assessment of results obtained, and promotion of communication on these issues between the various actors and parties involved.
EIMM (http://www.eimm.eu/). European Institute of Molecular Magnetism is a joint initiative stemming from the European Network of Excellence MAGMANet. The institute aims to become a centre of excellence in Europe for research and training as well as a world leading reference in the area of Molecular Magnetism.
EURADOS (http://www.eurados.org/). EURopean Radiation Dosimetry Group gathers 60 institutions in European countries, Russia and USA and is a non-profit association for promoting research and development and European cooperation in the field of the dosimetry of ionizing radiation. EURADOS maintains a network, which includes experts (more than 250), reference and research laboratories, and dosimetry services.
EURAMET (https://www.euramet.org/). The European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET) is a Regional Metrology Organisation (RMO) of Europe. It coordinates the cooperation of National Metrology Institutes (NMI) of Europe in fields like research in metrology, traceability of measurements to the SI units, international recognition of national measurement standards and related Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMC) of its members. Through Knowledge Transfer and cooperation among its members, EURAMET facilitates the development of the national metrology infrastructures. EURAMET is responsible for the elaboration and execution of the European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP), which isdesigned to encourage collaboration between European National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) and partners in industry or academia. The programme funds joint research projects in specific fields of metrology with over 50 projects selected for funding so far and many more expected over the coming years.
IGD-TP (https://igdtp.eu/). The Implementing Geological Disposal of radioactive waste Technology Platform (IGD-TP) is dedicated to initiating and carrying out European strategic initiatives to facilitate the stepwise implementation of safe, deep geological disposal of spent fuel, high-level waste and other long-lived radioactive waste. It aims to address the remaining scientific, technological and social challenges, and support European waste management programmes.
MELODI (http://www.melodi-online.eu/). Multidisciplinary European LOw Dose Initiative is an European Platform dedicated to low dose radiation risk research. In 2010, MELODI was founded as a registered association with 15 members. The purpose of MELODI is: 1) MELODI will propose R&T priorities for Europe in its field of competence; EUROPE 2020 Strategy. 2) MELODI will seek the views of stakeholders on the priorities for research, keep them informed on progress made, and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge. 3) MELODI will interface with international partners like WHO and IAEA.
NERIS (https://www.eu-neris.net/). European Platform on Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response and Recovery The mission of the NERIS Platform is to establish a forum for dialogue and methodological development between all European organisations and associations taking part in decision making of protective actions in nuclear and radiological emergencies and recovery in Europe.
RENEB (http://www.reneb.net/). Running the European Network of Biological and retrospective Physical dosimetry is a network founded within the 7th EU framework EURATOM Fission Programme. Beginning 2016 a total of 26 organisations from 16 European countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual assistance in individual dose estimation in large scale radiological and nuclear emergencies. In 2017, the RENEB association was founded with the capability to act as a legal partner for organisations and platforms, active in emergency preparedness, radiation protection and research. The network provides rapid, comprehensive and standardised methodology for individualised dose estimation in case of large- scale radiological events in Europe and beyond.
Infrastructure Networks
Low Temperatures and High Magnetic Fields Laboratory. Research Team; Manuel Almeida, E.B. Lopes, L.C. Pereira, J.C. Waerenborgh; Partners: C2TN- IST-UL, CFMC/FC/UL.; Funding Total 879.000,00 €; C2TN-IST-UL 701.000,00 €
Portuguese Mass Spectrometry Network (RNEM) ROTEIRO/0028/2013, 2014-2019. Research Team: Maria Helena Florêncio (PI, FCUL), Joaquim Marçalo (C2TN-IST, Management Team member), M. Conceição Oliveira (CQE-IST, Implementation Team member); Partners/Nodes: Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular (CNBC/UC), Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (FC/UL), Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Lisboa (FF/UL), Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular (IPATIMUP/UP), Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica (ITQB/UNL), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSARJ), Instituto Superior Técnico (IST/UTL), Universidade da Madeira (UMA), Universidade de Aveiro (UA), Universidade de Coimbra (UC); International Partners: INSTRUCT - European Research Infrastructure for Integrated Structural Biology, HUPO - Human Proteome Organization, EuPA - European Proteomics Association; Funding Total 5.820.300,00 €; IST/UL 979.000,00 €
Portuguese Platform for BioImaging (PPBI). Research Team: IST: Mario Berberan (CQFM), Isabel Rego Santos (C2TN), João Galamba Correia (C2TN); Partners: U. Porto, U. Minho, INEB, U. Coimbra, U. Aveiro, U. Beira Interior, Champalimaud Foundation, Gulbenkian Institute, U. Nova Lisboa, U. Lisboa, U. Algarve ; Funding Total: 7.5 M€; IST (CQFM+C2TN) – 350.000,00 €
