{"id":3336,"date":"2025-01-23T15:19:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sus-mirri.it\/2025\/01\/sus-mirri-it-strengthening-the-mirri-italian-research-infrastructure-for-sustainable-bioscience-and-bioeconomy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T15:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T15:36:03","slug":"sus-mirri-it-strengthening-the-mirri-italian-research-infrastructure-for-sustainable-bioscience-and-bioeconomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sus-mirri.it\/it\/2025\/01\/sus-mirri-it-strengthening-the-mirri-italian-research-infrastructure-for-sustainable-bioscience-and-bioeconomy\/","title":{"rendered":"SUS-MIRRI.IT Strengthening the MIRRI Italian Research Infrastructure for Sustainable Bioscience and Bioeconomy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SUS-MIRRI.IT: Two Years of Advancing Microbial Research in Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two years after its inception, the <strong>SUS-MIRRI.IT<\/strong> project reached a key milestone with its second intermediate meeting on <strong>January 20, 2025<\/strong>, held at the CNR headquarters in Rome. The event brought together approximately <strong>150 researchers, PhD students, and technical staff<\/strong> from all 24 Operational Units, with participants joining both in person and remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Ambitious Research Endeavor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SUS-MIRRI.IT, coordinated by the University of Turin, is a groundbreaking research project dedicated to strengthening Italy&#8217;s network of microbial collections (<strong>MIRRI-IT<\/strong>). Supported by <strong>\u20ac17 million in EU funds<\/strong> under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), the project\u2019s overarching goal is to preserve and leverage the biotechnological potential of microbial biodiversity for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structured into six Work Packages (<strong>WP<\/strong>), the project involves <strong>15 research institutions<\/strong> across Italy, working collaboratively to achieve a vision of excellence in microbial research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights from the Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting opened with remarks by <strong>Dr. Moretti (CNR-ISPA)<\/strong> and <strong>Prof. Varese<\/strong>, the project\u2019s Scientific Coordinator, who announced a major achievement: the establishment of the <strong>Italian National Node<\/strong> of the European Research Infrastructure for Microbial Resources (<strong>MIRRI-ERIC<\/strong>) is underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presentations from the six WPs followed, showcasing progress and achievements, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Governance and Sustainability<\/strong>: Prof. Prigione (WP1, University of Turin) emphasized the steps taken to ensure the long-term viability of the research infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technological Advancements<\/strong>: Dr. Perrone (WP2, CNR-ISPA) detailed the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and the implementation of quality and safety protocols for microbial collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Transformation<\/strong>: Prof. Beccuti (WP3, University of Turin) highlighted advancements in the FAIR-compliant digitalization of Italy\u2019s microbial resource database and the development of bioinformatics workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microbiome Studies<\/strong>: Prof. Cocolin (WP4, University of Turin) shared insights into microbiome conservation and valorization efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and Services<\/strong>: Prof. Buzzini (WP5, University of Perugia) announced the launch of a Transnational Access call, enabling global researchers to utilize cutting-edge technologies at Italian microbial biobanks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication and Dissemination<\/strong>: Prof. Gullo (WP6, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) showcased successful outreach activities, including publications, workshops, and media campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Achievements and Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SUS-MIRRI.IT has achieved remarkable progress in its first two years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creation of a <strong>national microbial catalogue<\/strong> containing over <strong>37,000 strains<\/strong> of fungi, bacteria, yeasts, microalgae, and plant viruses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery of <strong>25 training courses<\/strong> and development of <strong>56 new services<\/strong> for microbial analyses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication of <strong>48 scientific papers<\/strong>, along with significant participation in national and international conferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment of <strong>50 specialized researchers and technicians<\/strong> and investment in cutting-edge laboratory equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the press release below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.sus-mirri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Comunicato-stampa_Meeting-SUS-MIRRI.IT2025_IT.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Incorporamento di Comunicato stampa_Meeting SUS-MIRRI.IT2025_IT.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9a5b629b-347d-477b-95d0-2c1a1e9ce0b2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sus-mirri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Comunicato-stampa_Meeting-SUS-MIRRI.IT2025_IT.pdf\">Comunicato 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