Slide 1 Research in support to Human Biomonitoring E&H, Consultative Forum Meeting 19 October 2005 Luxembourg P. Valette DG Research, Directorate Environment EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Slide 2 Integrating and exploiting research results for policy development (Action 5) Analysis of environment/health interactions to improve understanding & prevention of the priority diseases (putting emphasis on children, e.g. asthma, allergy, neuro-immune disorders, cancers, endocrine disruption) (Action 6) Developing methodologies to assess better the risks coming from environmental factors and improving economic valuation (externalities concept) and impact analyses of prevention strategies (Action 7) Launching research on emerging issues (Action 8) –climate change & health (e.g. spreading of emerging diseases) –water pollution (e.g. emerging pathogens in drinking water) Research themes on Environment & Health Action Plan

Slide 3 Scientific Workshop, 21 November 2005, Brussels aims to : explore the contribution of EU-funded research from FP5 and FP6 to human biomonitoring overview of existing European cohorts pilot studies to validate study protocols development of biomarkers harmonising population-based biobanks Synthesizing research results for supporting Human Biomonitoring

Slide 4 enhance the integration of research activities and policy initiatives (e.g. ESBIO project) present new research approaches for integrated assessment of health risks from environmental stressors by using environmental monitoring, biomonitoring and health surveillance information (eg. INTARESE Integrated Project) Synthesizing research results for supporting Human Biomonitoring

Slide 5 FP 7 Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

6. Environment (inc. climate change) 6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable Management of Resources Climate change, pollution and risks Pressures on environment and climate Environment and health Natural hazards Conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources Evolution of marine environments Environmental technologies for observation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation and restoration of the natural and man-made environment Technology assessment, verification and testing Earth observation Forecasting methods and assessment tools

Slide 7 Theme 6. Environment (including Climate Change) Human biomonitoring is included under the Environment & Health topic Research will aim at integrating research activities on human biomonitoring regarding scientific aspects, methodologies and tools to develop a coordinated and coherent approach. It will include European cohort studies,… and methods & tools for improved risk characterization, assessment… Research will develop biomarkers and modeling tools taking into account combined exposures… Implementation through Collaborative Research Projects/NoE/CA Specific Programme Co-operation

Slide 8 Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation Cooperation – Collaborative research Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to address both Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas Support will be implemented across all themes through:

Slide 9 Elements of Article 169 Essential element is the integration of national research programmes into a joint programme It has to be demonstrated that Article 169 is the most appropriate instrument to achieve the goals The national research programmes concerned shall be of a significant size in terms of budget and manpower (financial integration) The topic should be important from a scientific point of view and of major interest for the Community as a whole Specific Programme Co-operation

2005 6/4 Commission - Adoption of FP7 proposals 18/4Council - Exchange of views 7/6Council - Orientation debate 21/9Commission - Proposals on SPs and Rules for participation and dissemination 11/10 Council - Exchange of views on SPs and Rules Nov/DecCommission - Proposals under Articles 169 and/or /11Council - Orientation debate on SPs and Rules 12-15/12EP - 1st reading on EC FP. Opinion on Euratom FP 2006 Feb/MarCouncil - Common position on EC FP EP - 1 st reading on EC Rules. Opinion on Euratom Rules. AprilCommon position on EC Rules May/JuneEP - 2 nd reading on EC FP; Opinion on SPs; 2 nd reading on EC Rules (earliest) JuneCouncil - Adoption of FP and Rules (earliest) JulyCouncil and EP - Adoption of FP and Rules JulyCouncil - Adoption of the SPs Oct/DecCommission - Adoption of Work programmes and necessary materials Early 2007Commission - Publication of 1 st calls FP7:Tentative Roadmap