Edward Blake and Luke Cassar from the #TargetMI project recently attended EIT Jumpstarter's in-person local joint training in Coimbra, Portugal. #innovation #businessdevelopment #entrepreneurship
TargetMI
Research Services
Developing innovative data-driven tools & strategies to empower clinicians to prevent effects of coronary heart disease
About us
TargetMI: A Multi-Omics Approach for Novel Drug Targets, Biomarkers and Risk Algorithms for Myocardial Infarction is a Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder-funded project at the forefront of research on Cardiogenomics aiming to discover novel drug targets, biomarkers and risk algorithms to mitigate cardiovascular disease. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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https://www.um.edu.mt/projects/targetmi/
External link for TargetMI
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- Research Services
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- 11-50 employees
Updates
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Meet Ritienne Attard, who is working on the strategic plan of the #TargetMI project, including testing approaches & methodologies, data analysis & the preliminary drug target validation. #Cardiovasculardisease #complexdisease #MAMIstudy #Genetics
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#TargetMI's Edward Blake and Luke Cassar presented an Introduction to Odds Ratios. #cardiovasculardisease #bioinformatics #genomics #eueic
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A gentle reminder that #TargetMI's Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger will be speaking tomorrow, Wednesday 4 September at the RInnoValleys & A8 Introduction to Opportunities of EIC Programmes seminar!
🚨 Final Reminder! 🚨 Our webinar is just around the corner—happening on 4th September 2024! Join us for an insightful session featuring four exceptional speakers: ✨ Dr. Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger - A leader in genetic research, with over a decade of experience in Genetic Diagnostics. As the principal investigator of the @TargetMI project under #EIC #Pathfinder, she’s pioneering the future of healthcare through research on genetic diseases. 🌍 Jon Goriup - Startup founder and CEO of VCG.AI, specializing in sustainability solutions. Jon is transforming value chains with data-driven platforms, focusing on circular and resilient economies within the European bioeconomy. 🚀 Antti Heikkilä - CEO of Acceler8 Ltd, an expert in commercializing research-based innovations, with a focus on technologies funded by ERC, EIC, and EIT. 💼 Martín Vieira - Providing key insights into the EIC programmes, application processes, and strategies for success. 💡 This is your last chance to register - don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from these industry leaders! 📅 Date: 4th September 2024 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXF68km2 #Innovation #Genomics #Sustainability #Webinar2024 #RinnoValleys #A8 Envolve Entrepreneurship SERN - Startup Europe Regions Network A8 Community Enterprise Association Ireland Hungarian Innovation Agency ACCIÓ
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Meet Charlene Portelli, a Medical Laboratory Scientist by profession, who works as a Scientific Officer at the University of Malta, where she contributes to various projects including the MAMI study, NGS project, TargetID, BioGeMT Project & #TargetMI, by maintaining the various sample & data collections, & handling laboratory work. #Forensics #Biomedical #DNA #RNA
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#TargetMI's Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger will be speaking at the RInnoValleys webinar on Opportunities within the European Innovation Council (EIC) Programmes on 4 September 2024, 10:00-12:00 CET!
🚀 Unlock Your Innovation Potential! Join us on 4th September 2024, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, for a webinar on Opportunities within the European Innovation Council (EIC) Programmes! 🌍 Meet the #Speakers: - Dr. Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger - EIC Pathfinder Cardiogenomics Challenge grantee for the project TargetMI: A Multi-Omics Approach for Novel Drug Targets, Biomarkers, and Risk Algorithms for Myocardial Infarction. - Jon Goriup - Co-Founder & CEO VCG.AI - Antti Heikkilä - CEO of Acceler8 Ltd, a strategic R&D leader specializing in commercializing research-based innovations, with a focus on technologies funded by ERC, EIC, and EIT. - Martín Vieira - Introducing the EIC and its various programmes, along with key insights into the application process and success strategies. Get insider insights and learn how to supercharge your projects with EIC funding. Whether you're looking to take your innovations global or seeking guidance on EIC opportunities, this session is your gateway to success. 📅 Save the Date! 💡 Don’t miss out—Register now! - https://lnkd.in/eXF68km2 #Innovation #EICProgrammes #FundingOpportunities #Webinar2024 #RinnoValleys #A8 | Envolve Entrepreneurship | SERN - Startup Europe Regions Network | A8 | Community Enterprise Association Ireland | Hungarian Innovation Agency | ACCIÓ |
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Congratulations to #TargetMI's Edward Blake and Luke Cassar, and a big thank you to András Havasi, RTTP and Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger!
Two young researchers stormed their way into the Top 10 presenters in Europe at the EIT Jumpstarter programme! 🎉 Join us in applauding Edward Blake and Luke Cassar of TargetMI for their outstanding accomplishment. This remarkable achievement not only highlights their dedication, innovative spirit and eagerness to learn but also the willingness to step out of their comfort zone of research to explore the challenging territory of research commercialisation, with support from András Havasi, RTTP! 💡 🌍 This notable triumph is a significant step forward, propelling TargetMI’s business plan forward, bringing them closer to transforming this outstanding research into tangible, real-world solutions – building on the globally unique 10-year extensive database on Maltese patients with heart problems. This is yet another testament to the outstanding potential of the TargetMI team, brilliantly led by Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger 🔬 🌟 Good luck advancing to Phase 2 of the program Edward and Luke! 🚀 #innovation #knowledgevalorisation #TargetMI #EITJumpstarter #BusinessGrowth University of Malta
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Meet Francesca Borg-Carbott, a PhD candidate at the University of Malta, who is actively involved as a work package leader in the #TargetMI project. She has focused on developing her skills in high-throughput sequencing #bioinformatics. #biomedical #TrainMALTA #drugtargets #multiomics
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Come and visit us at Science in the City Malta on Friday 27 September! ⏰ 18:00-23:00 📍Triton Fountain in Valletta
🌟 Meet Our Researchers at SITC 2024! 🌟 We are proud to announce the participation of esteemed researchers at this year’s Science in the City festival. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore pioneering projects across diverse fields including biomedical cybernetics, oceanography, biodiversity, artificial intelligence, and cultural heritage. Join us for an engaging experience featuring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and insightful workshops designed to highlight cutting-edge advancements and foster a deeper understanding of scientific innovation. Be part of this unique event that bridges science and community, inspiring the next generation of thinkers and innovators. #SITC2024 #ScienceInTheCity #Research #science #research
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🧬 Exploring Bioinformatics in Malta: A Blend of Biology, Computer Science, and Mathematics Did you know that the University of Malta offers an M.Sc. programme in Bioinformatics? The next intake for the programme is October 2024. 🎓 This multidisciplinary field is at the forefront of research and innovation, bridging the gap between biology, computer science, and mathematics. The University is also a key player in the TargetMI and BioGeMT Projects, backed by a combined €6.5 million in EU funding. 💡 Discover more about the significance of bioinformatics in Malta by reading Jean Paul Ebejer's insightful article in the Times of Malta . 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dCMX5DpR #Bioinformatics #UniversityOfMalta #Research #Malta #Innovation