Theme 1

Genomics

The genetic code of DNA and RNA is universal to all life on Earth. Extracting genetic elements from water samples is a powerful tool for surveying and monitoring the organisms living in our oceans, including those that pose risks to humans and industries such as aquaculture. However, the current samplers capable of this kind of high-resolution measurement are too expensive and complicated to be widely used.

Theme 1 will develop low-cost, user-friendly ecogenomic samplers and Nucleic Acid (NA) sensors. These technologies will enable more organisations to conduct effective collection, processing and analysis of a high number of samples. Facilitating a greater range of sampling activity will power new insights into life in the oceans.

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Work Package 3

Ecogenomic samplers and Nucleic Acid (NA) sensors to TRL 5 (Requirement to Benchtop)

This WP will expand current technologies in order to increase throughput for ecogenomic sampling and development of a Nucleic Acid (NA) sensor (sampling-processing-analytics).

Lead
Prof. Electra Gizeli, IMBB
Email: gizeli@imbb.forth.gr

Objectives

  • 02

    Implement coherent IEA frameworks in the CSs and across the Atlantic Ocean

  • 02

    Enable discussions and analyses of IEA results with regional stakeholders

  • 03

    Assess ecosystem status, providing a whole Atlantic synthesis of IEAs results.

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Work Package 8

Ecogenomic samplers and NA sensors to TRL 6 (Representative Environment)

This WP will build upon the designs and prototypes developed in WP3 by synthesising the components, assays and loosely integrated systems based on microsensor insights from WP5 and cross-cutting testing and best-practice concepts developed in WP6. In this way, WP8 will develop prototypes of the samplers and sensors capable of being tested and validated in simulated and representative coastal environments.

Lead:
Prof. Electra Gizeli, IMBB,
gizeli@imbb.forth.gr

Objectives

  • 01

    Demonstrate the feasible capabilities of the novel ecogenomic samplers in an ideal environment.

  • 02

    Demonstrate the feasible capabilities of the novel NA sensors in an ideal environment.

  • 03

    Validate the reliability and robustness of the samplers and sensors in anticipation of extended remote application.

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Work Package 13

Ecogenomic samplers and NA sensors to TRL 7 (Operational)

Building on previous work in the Theme, WP13 will advance the ecogenomic samplers and NA sensors to a pre-commercial level. This WP will produce full-scale prototypes capable of carrying out live trials in real-world environments. This WP will not only include the lessons learned in the previous WPs in this theme, but also coordinate with the other technical themes – especially Theme 4 – to ensure that the prototypes developed are in line with best practices and fully compatible with the other TechOceanS technology suites and targeted platforms.

Lead:
Dr Julie Robidart, NOC
j.robidart@noc.ac.uk

Objectives

  • 01

    Produce robust and operational NA sensors and ecogenomic samplers ready for demonstration missions.

  • 02

    Develop best-practice procedures of operation for the NA sensors and ecogenomic samplers.

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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101000858 (TechOceanS). This output reflects only the author's view and the Research Executive Agency (REA) cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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