Pathogenic Escherichia coli EC-Network (PEN)
Description:
Escherichia coli form part of the natural gastro-intestinal flora of man and warm-blooded animals. Although most E. coli are harmless commensal organisms, there are many pathogenic strains which can cause a variety of illness in man and animals. There is little doubt that more pathogenic E. coli groups will evolve and be recognised in the future. The research / surveillance community must be proactive in recognising and sharing information on emergent strains so that they can be addressed in a timely manner. Despite considerable research on E. coli O157, there are still areas where a fundamental understanding of these organisms is lacking. Furthermore, technical deficiencies, a lack of harmonisation across disciplines along the food chain and between continents have prevented optimum gain from past and ongoing research.
Executive Institute:
Ashtown Food Research Centre (TEAGASC) Details of Ashtown Food Research Centre
Contract period:
01. 02. 2007 - 31. 01. 2010
Project budget:
810,657 €
Participating Institutions:
- Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) Details of BfR
- University of Hohenheim (UH) Details of UH
- University of Muenster (WWU) Details of WWU
- Robert Koch Institute (RKI) Details of RKI
Funding Programme:
- EC - Corodination Actions Details of EC - Corodination Actions
Subject:
- Physiology of Nutrition
- Toxicology
Purpose of research:
Applied research
Funding Institutions:
- European Commission (EC) Details of (EC)
Project Management Agency:
- European Commission (EC) Details of EC