3. Dr Ulrike Lyhs, DVM, PhD Head of Section for Bacteriology and Pathology Dr Lars Ole Andresen Section for Diagnostics and Scientific Advice

4. PAKIETY ROBOCZE (WP) WP 1 - Zarządzanie projektem, dr hab. Mirosław P. Polakdr hab. Mirosław P. Polak WP 2 - Określenie Wspólnej Strategicznej Mapy Drogowej i Wspólnej Strategii Współpracy i Rozwoju dla rozwijania potencjału naukowo-technologicznego, prof. dr hab. Jacek Kuźmakprof. dr hab. Jacek Kuźmak WP 3 - Stworzenie instrumentów dla inicjowania aktywności i współpracy pomiędzy partnerami dla rozwijania potencjału naukowo-technologicznego, dr hab. Dariusz Wasyl/dr Marek Kukierdr hab. Dariusz Wasyl/dr Marek Kukier WP 4 - Szkolenia, dr Małgorzata Olejnikdr Małgorzata Olejnik WP 5 - Zwiększanie możliwości dla młodych naukowców, dr hab. Krzysztof Śmietanka, prof. nadzw.dr hab. Krzysztof Śmietanka, prof. nadzw. WP 6 - Upowszechnianie, dr hab. Grzegorz Woźniakowskidr hab. Grzegorz Woźniakowski

5. Implementation of the task will contribute to the achievement of the specific objective No.1 defined as to strengthen the potential and capability for international cooperation and integration. Definition of a joint strategic road map and a joint strategy of cooperation and development aims to develop mechanisms and strategic development directions that bring closer cooperating centers and build a strategy of action on common research areas. It will give the possibility to react rapidly and appropriately to emerging research trends and topics, as well as successfully seek for internationally acknowledged partners for cooperation. In the longer term, it will therefore lay a good foundation for further cooperation between project partners as well as the extension of an international platform for cooperation in the field of research in advanced veterinary sciences on characterization of animal pathogens and food safety. WP2. DEFINITION OF A JOINT STRATEGIC ROAD MAP AND A JOINT STRATEGY OF COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR BUILDING S&T CAPACITY (M1-M36)

6. The task is part of the implementation of the specific objective No.1 defined as to strengthen the potential and capability for international cooperation and integration. The objective of WP3 will be the creation of instruments that will facilitate the undertaking of joint initiatives and strengthening the relationship among the partners. In parallel, the realization of WP3 will aim to build the scientific community centred around the field of research of advanced veterinary sciences on characterization of animal pathogens and food safety. All this will facilitate cooperation between partners, which could lead to common applications in the field of research projects, participation in conferences and scientific events, as well as publications. In addition, it will provide the possibility of international transfer of knowledge between cooperating institutions. The international cooperation of research teams will be substantially improved and facilitated due to the creation of communication mechanism. WP3. THE CREATION OF INSTRUMENTS FOR INITIATING ACTIVITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARTNERS FOR BUILDING S&T CAPACITY (M1- M36)

7. Action 1. Introduction to next generation sequencing for identification and characterisation of animal pathogens and microbial hazards along the food chain Action 2. Implementation of novel genomic methods for analysis of host- pathogen interactions WP4. TRAINING ACTIVITIES (M3-M36) Action 3. Implementation of novel immunological methods for analysis of host- pathogen interactions Action 4. Application of molecular methods and mass spectrometry for detection and typing of foodborne pathogens

8. Task no.TitleDTU contact person T 4.1.1Training about NGS and bioinformatics tools for data analysis Whole genome sequencing Michael Lenz Strube, Ph.D. Assistant Professor T 4.1.2Sample preparation, setting up quantitative real- time PCR platform and statistical analysis of the results - Section for Immunology and Vaccinology Kerstin Skovgaard, Ph.D. Senior researcher T 4.1.2Sample preparation, setting up quantitative real- time PCR platform and statistical analysis of the results - Section for Diagnostics and Scientific Advice Charlotte K. Hjulsager, Ph.D. Senior Advisor T 4.1.3 Antigen production for bead coating used then in multiplex technology Setting up multiplex serology performance, standardization and statistical analysis for validation purposes Lars Ole Andresen, Ph.D. Senior Advisor

9. Task no.TitleDTU contact person T 4.1.4Modelling of infectious diseases in animal populations Anette Boklund, Ph.D. Senior Advisor T 4.1.6 HRMS proteomics – sample preparation, data acquisition HRMS proteomics – data analysis Peter M.H. Heegaard, Ph.D. Professor

10. Action 5. Risk assessment and epidemiology - new tools and data analysis 5.1 Trainings on risk assessment related to microbiological agents in food combined with analysis of real data (at BfR-2 months; DTU/1 person). 5.2 Generation of quantitative data for QMRA (quantitative microbiological risk assessment) and database management (BfR-2 weeks). 5.3 Trainings on mathematical models for risk assessment on temporal and spatial spread of animal infectious diseases (African swine fever, avian influenza and vector- borne diseases) and investigation of foodborne outbreaks (salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis) combined with analysis of real data (at BfR-1 month). WP4. TRAINING ACTIVITIES (M3-M36)

11. WP5. ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS (M7-M36) T 5.1 Organization of summer schools in NVRI, Pulawy T5.1 Organization of summer and winter schools in NVRI, Pulawy (M7-M30) Educational activities will be aimed at increasing competences and research capabilities of young researchers. The schools will be organized mostly for young NVRI scientists but they will be open also to researchers from Poland, other low performing EU member states and EU-associated countries. Thanks to this, there will be possibility of wider exchange of knowledge and experience, which will contribute to improving S&T capabilities of NVRI and other partners. Each school will last 1 or 2 weeks and will train up to 16 people. For each school, the scientists from BfR and DTU Vet will be invited to give some lectures. Four schools will be organized, with a special focus on: - chemical food safety; - emerging infectious diseases and zoonotic threats; - genomics in veterinary research and diagnosis; - project design for fund raising (European and national sources of funding), budgeting, IPR and project management, as well as scientific writing..

12. WP5. ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS (M7-M36) T 5.2 Internships for young NVRI scientists for short-term missions in BfR and DTU Vet (M7-M36) Internships will be offered to young scientists of NVRI engaged in research within the scope of the project. Short missions will last from two weeks to two months. Possible participation in summer schools organized annually by BfR and DTU Vet. T5.3 Organization of scientific congress for young scientists in Pulawy (M13-M24) A scientific congress will be organized in Pulawy as a forum for young scientists, providing them with opportunities to present the results of their research. Young scientists from BfR and DTU Vet will be strongly encouraged to participate in that event.

13. WP6. DISSEMINATION AND OUTREACH (M1-M36) T.6.1 Partnership newsletter (M1-M36): A project’s newsletter will be developed: it will help to obtain a new website functionality. Newsletter will enable ongoing communication as well as informing individuals and institutions interested in the activity and results of operations NVRI carried out within the NVRI - BfR – DTU Vet partnership. T.6.2 Identification and participation in selected conferences and events where the project and its participants will be presented. (M3-M36) T.6.3 Lectures given by experts from partner institutes and trained NVRI scientists during thematic annual conferences (organized by NVRI) on fish, poultry, swine, cattle diseases and food safety (M25-M36) T.6.4 Organizing “Open Day of NVRI” for school and university students (M24, M36)