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DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst Development of a novel diagnostic test for Contagious Pleuropnuemonia disease
Casey Woodward ׀ 27 September 2018
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Overview
• CIEL – who are we?• Project Background – why is CBPP/CCPP a
problem?• Building the project – finding the right
partners• Project plan & deliverables• Summary of progress• Learnings
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CIEL Overview
StrategyLaunched 22 July 2013
Aim to improve translation of research into
practical application for agriculture and related
industries in UK and overseas
£160M government investment over 5yrs:
Agri-tech Catalyst (£70m)
Centres for Agricultural Innovation (£90m)
= Agri-Tech Centres
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Introduction to CIEL
CIEL
GovernmentBEIS, IUK, Defra,
Health
CIEL Board
Academic partners
12 Universities & Institutions
Farming associations:
eg NFUs, HCC, QMS
IndustryRetailers,
processors, farmers, farm supply sector
Public / Consumer
groups
Agri-Tech
Centres
CIEL provides a central hub for industry, academia and government
CIEL Overview
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What does CIEL do?
CIEL Overview
Create valuable collaborations and consortia for R&D
& identify funding sources
Support & deliver innovative research
through project management & KE services
Improve research facilities & expertise
Act as advocates for livestock sector
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Contagious pleuropneumonia
Affected Zebu - Source: Cirad
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Contagious pleuropneumonia• Ruminant disease
• Affects respiratory organs
• Endemic in sub-Saharan Africa• High mortality rate of <80%
• Economic impact - £1.1bn pa• No vaccines available
• Existing testing requires skilled individuals and lab facilities
• Well documented challengeTest for causative pathogen(Mycoplasma mycoides mycoides)
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Project Building
1) Understanding the real-world problem
2) Finding a solution provider
3) Forming a consortium and preparing the grant application
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Project Partners
Project management &
Knowledge Exchange services
Trialing prototype diagnostic test with local samples
Developing prototype diagnostic test
CommercialisationCommercialisation
Bid writing (Lead) Bid writing (Contributor) Bid writing (Contributor)
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Project Plan
Designing affinity probesWork Package 1
Designing detection, amplification & reporting systemsWork Package 2
Incorporating componentsWork Package 3
Control reactionsWork Package 4
Field work preparationWork Package 5
Trial of prototypeWork Package 6
Commercialisation planningWork Package 7
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Project Progress
Designing affinity probesWork Package 1
Designing detection, amplification & reporting systemsWork Package 2
Incorporating componentsWork Package 3
Control reactionsWork Package 4
Field work preparationWork Package 5
Trial of prototypeWork Package 6
Commercialisation planningWork Package 7
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Learnings• Projects don’t always run smoothly!
• Cultural differences in attitude to reporting
• Need to maintain a close relationship with project leads – teams are best!• Don’t be afraid to have very regular contact!
• Intermittent wi-fi and wide geographies will impact communication• Useful to have an independent project management partner
• Great willingness to make the project a success!
• Focused on post-project commercialisation
• Great fun to work with!• Great to be involved in a project with such a positive impact
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