MBD | Mapping bacterial division in Bacillus subtilis

Summary
The bacterial cell cycle is of fundamental importance and an important potential antibiotic target; however, many details of
the molecular mechanisms involved remain elusive. Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis is an important model system for cell
cycle studies. Here, I propose applying the ribosome profiling method, not only to identify novel factors involved in the of B.
subtilis cell cycle, but also to create a map of factors regulating this process. I will use advanced genetic methods and
microscopic techniques to characterize the functions of the novel factors, gaining insights into their role in the cell cycle. My
extensive experience in prokaryotic translation gained in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Wilson in Munich, Germany, combined
with the exceptional genetics and cell biology expertise of the laboratory of Prof. Jeff Errington in Newcastle, England,
creates a great opportunity to study important fundamental aspects of bacteria, with potential implications for healthcare,
drug discovery and industrial biotechnology, as well as providing the foundation for a successful independent career in
science.
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Web resources: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/705648
Start date: 01-09-2016
End date: 31-08-2018
Total budget - Public funding: 183 454,80 Euro - 183 454,00 Euro
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Original description

The bacterial cell cycle is of fundamental importance and an important potential antibiotic target; however, many details of
the molecular mechanisms involved remain elusive. Sporulation in Bacillus subtilis is an important model system for cell
cycle studies. Here, I propose applying the ribosome profiling method, not only to identify novel factors involved in the of B.
subtilis cell cycle, but also to create a map of factors regulating this process. I will use advanced genetic methods and
microscopic techniques to characterize the functions of the novel factors, gaining insights into their role in the cell cycle. My
extensive experience in prokaryotic translation gained in the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Wilson in Munich, Germany, combined
with the exceptional genetics and cell biology expertise of the laboratory of Prof. Jeff Errington in Newcastle, England,
creates a great opportunity to study important fundamental aspects of bacteria, with potential implications for healthcare,
drug discovery and industrial biotechnology, as well as providing the foundation for a successful independent career in
science.

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CLOSED

Call topic

MSCA-IF-2015-EF

Update Date

28-04-2024
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Horizon 2020
H2020-EU.1. EXCELLENT SCIENCE
H2020-EU.1.3. EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
H2020-EU.1.3.2. Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
H2020-MSCA-IF-2015
MSCA-IF-2015-EF Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)