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== MitoCom Tyrol Centre == | |||
[[File:Mitocom-Logo K-Regio.jpg|left|200px|Logo based on MiPArt by Odra Noel]] | |||
'''''MitoCom Tyrol''''' is a consortium of academic and industrial partners for integrative research in mitochondrial physiology and pathology. ''MitoCom'' (Universities of Innsbruck, OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS, Austria) supports international mitochondrial networks, for exchange of expertise and standardization of diagnostic approaches, in a joint effort to helping mitochondrial patients and making a difference to society. The project '''''MitoCom Tyrol''''' (2011-2014) is a milestone in the establishment of ''MitoCom'', supported by K-Regio to promote science, research and development within the area of Tyrol. | |||
[[MitoCom Tyrol]] | |||
=== Mitochondrial Competence === | |||
Preservation, gain or loss of '''mitochondrial competence''' plays an increasing role in therapeutic and preventive medicine, with exercise and caloric balance ranking among the most effective measures for the reduction of several age-related health risks and degenerative diseases. Evaluation of mitochondrial competence requires improved methods and concepts for the diagnosis of mitochondrial functions and mitochondrial injuries, and represents a current challenge for biomedical research and development. ''MitoCom'' is a gateway to better diagnose, support and treat patients in our modern, rapidly ageing society. | |||
=== Aim of ''MitoCom Tyrol'' === | |||
The aim of the project ''MitoCom Tyrol'' (2011-2014) is the development, evaluation and application of a new high-resolution instrument, the O2k-Fluorometer, which builds upon the [http://www.oroboros.at/?Oxygraph OROBOROS Oxygraph-2k] developed and extended since 2001 by [http://www.oroboros.at OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS] and [http://www.wgt.at WGT-Elektronik]. The Fluorescence-LED2-Module is available since April 2012 as a modular extension for the Oxygraph-2k, the instrumental basis for [http://www.oroboros.at/?high-resolution-respirometry| high-resolution respirometry] (HRR). | |||
The project ''MitoCom Tyrol'' (Medical University of Innsbruck) received the [http://www.oroboros.at/?Houska-Award_2011 Houska-Award 2011], Austria's most prestigeous privately funded award for research (EUR 120.000,-). | |||
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:* [http://www.oroboros.at/?Houska-award_2011| Houska Award 2011] | |||
:* [[MitoCom Tyrol]] | |||
:* Member of [[MitoGlobal Centres|Mitochondrial Global Network Centres]] | |||
=== Contact === | |||
* [[Laner V|Verena Laner (Project manager)]] |
Revision as of 16:12, 8 February 2013
Institution: MitoCom Tyrol
City: Innsbruck
Country: Austria
Contact: Gnaiger_E#MitoCom_Tyrol_Centre
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Status: Member 2012 -
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Field of research: Basic, Clinical, Diagnostic
MitoPedia topics: MitoGlobal Centres
Member
Founding member of Mitochondrial Global Network.
MitoCom Tyrol Centre
MitoCom Tyrol is a consortium of academic and industrial partners for integrative research in mitochondrial physiology and pathology. MitoCom (Universities of Innsbruck, OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS, Austria) supports international mitochondrial networks, for exchange of expertise and standardization of diagnostic approaches, in a joint effort to helping mitochondrial patients and making a difference to society. The project MitoCom Tyrol (2011-2014) is a milestone in the establishment of MitoCom, supported by K-Regio to promote science, research and development within the area of Tyrol.
Mitochondrial Competence
Preservation, gain or loss of mitochondrial competence plays an increasing role in therapeutic and preventive medicine, with exercise and caloric balance ranking among the most effective measures for the reduction of several age-related health risks and degenerative diseases. Evaluation of mitochondrial competence requires improved methods and concepts for the diagnosis of mitochondrial functions and mitochondrial injuries, and represents a current challenge for biomedical research and development. MitoCom is a gateway to better diagnose, support and treat patients in our modern, rapidly ageing society.
Aim of MitoCom Tyrol
The aim of the project MitoCom Tyrol (2011-2014) is the development, evaluation and application of a new high-resolution instrument, the O2k-Fluorometer, which builds upon the OROBOROS Oxygraph-2k developed and extended since 2001 by OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS and WGT-Elektronik. The Fluorescence-LED2-Module is available since April 2012 as a modular extension for the Oxygraph-2k, the instrumental basis for high-resolution respirometry (HRR).
The project MitoCom Tyrol (Medical University of Innsbruck) received the Houska-Award 2011, Austria's most prestigeous privately funded award for research (EUR 120.000,-).
Further information: