ITHANET
ITHANET
Definition:
Ithanet is a Euromediterranean network of research centres conducting molecular and clinical research of thalassaemia and related haemoglobinopathies. The consortium of Ithanet comprises all major European research institutions active in the field and a number of collaborating partner institutions from non-EU Mediterranean and Black-Sea countries. Ithanet associates 26 partners from 16 countries, including scientific and medical communities, patients and their families, and patient associations.
Duration:
12 months: from 01/11/2007 to 31/10/2008
Objectives:
Ithanet aims to strengthen research and treatment of haemoglobinopathies by:
·creating an inclusive research environment
·promoting common research strategies and resources
·facilitating the dissemination of research results
·improving quality and availability of health care services.
Funding:
Ithanet is financed by the Sixth Framework Programme of the European Union under the thematic priority of Information Society Technologies.
Partners:
The consortium of Ithanet comprises all major European research institutions active in the field and a number of collaborating partner institutions from non-EU Mediterranean and Black-Sea countries. Ithanet associates 26 partners from 16 countries, including scientific and medical communities, patients and their families, and patient associations: The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, CESNET, Thalassaemia International Federation, European Genetics Foundation, Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Cagliari, University of Malta, Asclepion Genetics Sàrl, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hadassah Medical Organization, Ferrara University, Ministry of Health, Laikon General Hospital, Cairo University, The Chronic Care Center, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Erasmus University Medical Center, Leiden University Medical Center, AHEPA University Hospital, University of Bucharest, Boğaziçi University, Children's Hospital Research Laboratory, EGE University, Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale, Fundacion para la investigation biomedica del Hospital universitario clinico San Carlos, GRNET.
Project Manager:
Anastasios Zafeiropoulos
