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Università degli Studi di Torino International relationships of the University of Torino: Research and other cooperation activities Maria Lodovica Gullino Pune – India, January 4 th, 2006

The University of Turin Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 It was founded in 1404 Erasmus of Rotterdam obtained his degree here in 1506 It is now one of the biggest among Italian Universities.

The University of Turin in numbers Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 • 12 Faculties • 55 Departments • 13 Interdepartmental Research Centres • More than 60, 000 students • About 1, 000 Ph. D students • More than 1200 Professors • More than 700 Researchers • More than 1600 Administrative and Technical Staff

Faculties Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 1 Agriculture and Forestry All disciplines thaught except 2 Economics Engineering and Architecture 3 Education 4 Law 5 Letters and Philosophy 6 Medicine and Surgery 7 Modern Languages and Literature 8 Pharmacy 9 Psychology 10 Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences 11 Political Sciences 12 Veterinary Medicine

The Italian academic system 1999 (DM 509/99): national reform of the university system in line with the Bologna process “ 3+2 years system” Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004

European Research • Framework Programme 5 th (1998 -2002): Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 – 8 research contracts as coordinators – about 60 research contracts as partners • Framework Programme 6 th (2002 -2006): – 24 on-going contracts + others under negotiation more info at: http: //www. euroinfo. unito. it

The international dimension Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 About 250 cooperation agreements with Universities all over the world both in the field of research and didactic

The international dimension International mobility Socrates-Erasmus Programme Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 • participation since the launch of the programme • exchanges with more than 250 partners • about 600 outgoing students • about 500 incoming students • most appealing countries: Spain, France, Germany, UK. . . furthermore participation in other EU mobility programmes, such as Alfa, Leonardo

The international dimension Double degree programmes Selected students follow their study programme alternatively in their Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 home University and in the partner University. They are awarded a double degree.

The international dimension International Ph. D. studies Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 ISASUT International School of Advanced Studies • created in 2001 with the aim to integrate different disciplines and to internationalize Ph. D. studies • offers fellowships to foreign students • courses/seminars held by visiting foreign professors • courses (partly) held in English • network with European and extra European doctoral schools …furthermore about 50 agreements for “co-tutelle de thèse” for the award of two national doctoral degrees

The international dimension Cooperation with international organizations The University of Turin collaborates with the United Nations agencies operating in Turin: Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 • ITC-ILO International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization • UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute • UNSSC United Nations System Staff College • WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization Jointly organized post-graduate courses • International trade law • Intellectual property • Management of development • Criminology and international criminal policy • Management of water resourses and water services • International and diplomatic sciences • Cultural projects for development

excellence Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali © 2004 Some Centres of

Affiliates Approximately 80 researchers from 6 Departments of 2 Universities: Università di Torino Dip. di Chimica IFM Dip. di Chimica Generale e Organica Applicata Dip. di Chimica Analitica Dip. di Fisica Sperimentale Dip. di Neuroscienze Dip. di Biologia Animale e dell'Uomo Università del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo Avogadro" Novara; Alessandria Sponsors: MIUR Torino University Compagnia di San Paolo info. nis@unito. it http: //www. nis. unito. it

Nanostructured surfaces and interphases Nanostructured interphases in the solid state Five lines of multidisciplinary activities Nanostructured thin films for coatings and functional applications Nanostructured oxidic surfaces and their interaction with gases Molecular interactions in solid-liquid and liquidmembrane interphases Molecular Interactions in complex and nanostructured bio-interphases solid-protein-cell Multi-disciplinary competence in the fields of chemistry, physiscs, materials science and biology Consulting and Services for the industry Multi purposes centre Large facilities and appliances, synthesis and charachterization labs EU funded research NIS Education, diffusion of scientific understanding and New products Incubator and devices, Patents and Scientific Publications

Services: measurements for private and public institutions. Synthesis of new compounds. Training activities for young researchers.

CMI is an initiative of chemists and biologists of the University of Torino in collaboration with the Bio. Industry Park of Canavese

Molecular Imaging • In vivo characterization of and measurement of biological process at cellular and molecular level • Probe the molecular abnormalities at the basis of disease rather than imaging the end effects of the molecular alterations • Combine new molecular agents with traditional imaging tools to create targeted, tailored therapies with the ability to simultaneously find diagnosis and treat disease

Molecular Imaging Applications • Oncology • Cardiology • Neurology Finding targeted cells Identifying cell death Assessing the efficacy of therapy Delivering therapy to targeted cells

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Fields of activity üBasic and applied research üKnowledge and technology transfer üLife-long learning üCommunication and Divulgation UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Basic and Applied Research Topic 1: Biology, epidemiology and control of pathogens of economically important crops Topic 2: Biotechnological applications in plant protection Topic 3: Side-effects linked to the usage of pesticides Topic 4: Plant disease management and food safety UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR International Projects q EU q NATO q REC q IMET UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Technology Transfer Centre for Pesticides Efficacy Evaluation and Certification UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Technology Transfer DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE FOR PLANT PATHOGENS Detection of new pathogens on new hosts q vegetable crop plants q ornamental plants q acidophilous plants Report of new pathogens q symptoms q characteristics of the pathogens q control methods UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Knowledge and Technology Transfer in China STRENGTHENING TECHNOLOGY AND CAPACITY OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN CHINA • Reduction and substitution of pesticides and chemical fertilizers; • Promotion of IPM systems; • Introduction of water-saving irrigation systems; • Introduction of degradable mulching films; • Transfer of technologies for the reduction of MB. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Knowledge and Technology Transfer REDUCING THE USE OF CHEMICAL TOOLS INTRODUCING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FARMING PRACTICES IN SERBIA Reduction and rationalization of the use of pesticides in three selected rural regions of Serbia. Proper technologies, cultural practices, new crop varieties. pilot case of apple, tomato and lettuce. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Life-long learning AGROINNOVA fulfils the UNI EN ISO 9001: 2000 standards Quality Management System for Designing and Implementing Training Courses in the Agroenvironmental and Agro-food Fields Agroinnova is chartered for professional education at the Regione Piemonte UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Life-long learning TRACEABILITY IN THE AGRO-FOOD SECTOR • Traceability • Food safety • Food quality • EU Regulations UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Life-long learning STUDY TOURS ORGANISED FOR CHINESE RESEARCHERS SUSTAINABLE CROP PROTECTION with IMET and CAU ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS with IMET and Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau (SH EPB) UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Life-long learning PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Communication and Divulgation Scientific Societies A. I. S. S. A. International Society Italian Association of the of Plant Pathology for Plant Protection Agricultural Scientific Societies Journals UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Communication and Divulgation Congresses and meetings Incontri Fitoiatrici 2005 Incontri Fitoiatrici 2006 9 th International Congress of Plant Pathology UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

Università degli Studi di Torino Proposal for Collaborative Research Between University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University & Rabindra Bharati University, West Bengal, INDIA and University La Sapienza - Rome, University Ca’ Foscari - Venice, University l’Orientale - Naples, Universities of Turin, ITALY

Università degli Studi di Torino Italian Ministry for University and Research is going to support 4 Postdoctoral positions for Indian Ph. Ds each of 12 months at

Università degli Studi di Torino 4 Positions avalaible for Indian Post-docs: POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPIC SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBLE Sustainable crop protection in intensive vegetable production Maria Lodovica Gullino Diseases of soilless crops Angelo Garibaldi Crop protection in organic farming Maria Lodovica Gullino Food safety, with special reference to mycotoxin risks Davide Spadaro

Università degli Studi di Torino Thank you for your attention Università degli Studi di Torino Via Verdi, 8 - 10124 Torino ITALY http: //www. unito. it

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Diseases and Management Strategies First reports on new diseases Chemical and biological strategies Genetic resistance to pathogens: varietal selection UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Rice Diseases q. Monitoring of rice diseases q. Evaluation of biological, natural and chemical products UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Diseases of Soilless Crops • Effect of variation of cultural parameters on the epidemiology of soilborne diseases in closed soilless systems. • Induction of suppressiveness into soilless systems. • Strategies to improve the efficiency of a soilless cultivation and reduce the use of nutrients. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Disease Management in Organic Farming Biological control Suppressive soil Seed dressing Varietal resistance Biofumigation with brassicaceae UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Climate Change and Diseases of Grapevine • Assessment of influence of temperature increases and/or rainfall variations on the main grape pathogens; • Design standard methodologies of data to elaborate forecasting models; • Simulation of climatic variations and study of the tendencies at local levels. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 1: Diseases of Turfgrass q Monitoring of turfgrass diseases: q. Typhula incarnata q. Ophiosphaerella korrae q. Gaeumannomyces incrustans q Evaluation of biological, natural and chemical products q. Centre for pesticides efficacy evaluation and certification: q Growth regulator trials q Weeds control trials q Fungicide trials UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 2: Molecular Diagnostics of Fungal Pathogens Development of PCR and real time PCR markers Phylogenetic studies Retroelement distribution for mapping variability UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 2: Characterization and Development of BCAs q formulation trials q molecular characterization q risk assessment UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 2: Ethical Aspects of Biotechnological Applications Cooperation with the Applied Ethics Department Cooperation with the Philosophy Faculty Applied ethics Impact of research on society Sustainability and biotechnology Ethics of scientific communication UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 3: Fungicide Resistance • Bioassays on leaf discs • In vitro tests on amended media • PCR-based tools for SNPs detection On pathogens such as: • Plasmopara viticola • Venturia inaequalis • Botrytis cinerea UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 3: Alternatives to Methyl Bromide Research q Improvement of application method of chemical alternatives; q New steaming machine for open field application; q Slow sand filtration and UV rays for nutrient solution disinfection in soilless systems; q Grafting on resistant rootstocks. Institutional activities q Phase out of MB in China and Romania (horticultural sector); q Definition of the Italian critical uses of MB. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 4: Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases q microorganism isolation q efficacy trials q mechanism of action studies UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR Topic 4: Safety of Horticultural Crops Mycotoxins in food matrices Risk assessment Development of risk management strategies UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Seed Treatments for Organic Vegetable Production Reduction of existing obstacles in the production of healthy seeds for organic farming, in support of EC regulation 2092/91. Different physical treatment for the sanitation of seeds (hot water, aerated steam, electrons) in combination with microrganisms, resistant inducers and plant extracts. The method can compete with chemical treatment, in terms of efficacy and cost. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Crop and Food biosecurity, and provision of the means to anticipate and tackle crop bioterrorism 1. To assess the risk posed to European agriculture by new pathogens/races/biotypes emerging or introduced also throughout agro-terrorist attacks. 2. To prevent the damage caused to crops by the introduction (deliberate and accidental ) of new pathogens/races/biotypes. 3. To eradicate and contain plant pathogens of new introduction. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Recycling and upgrading of bone meal for environmentally friendly crop protection and nutrition Objectives: Ø to reduce the problem of the management of industrial organic waste; Ø to involve SMI operating in different fields located in Piedmont in under conversion areas; Ø to obtain from no-value waste, material with added value. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Playground harbour and research of sustainability Promoted by Regione Liguria, it involves 7 municipalities, 4 tourist harbours, 6 golf courses, the Regional Environmental Protection Agency, SIGE S. r. l. , the University of Genova and Agroinnova. The aim of the project is to realise a sustainable management model for golf courses and tourist harbours, realising environmental guidelines and involving the local authorities in the nature preservation of the areas. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Dissemination of sustainable alternatives to methyl bromide The project represents the support to EC policy to coordinate national and local initiatives in Methyl Bromide alternatives. a-identify problems; b-implementation of successful alternatives; c-dissemination tools; d-governance of the project. Partnership The Consortium is composed by nine partners from Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Greece, Netherlands. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Promoting the stable to table approach in European Regional development Promotion of the "innovation, implementation and internationalisation" of the stable to table approach (Prom. STAP) as a way to improve the effectiveness of regions' policies and instruments for regional development and cohesion through exchange of experience and intensive co-operation in the field of food safety and quality. MYCOMON - Monitoring systems for mycotoxin contamination The overall objective is to improve the knowledge of the European legislation related to mycotoxins, promoting its implementation, and proposing solutions to prevent or reduce the risks of mycotoxins in the food chain. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR EU: Organic farming: social, ethical, economical, scientific and technical aspects in a global perspective (ASIA-LINK) EU: Organic farming network in teaching (MRENet) Development of a European dimension to teaching and learning for disciplines relating to the multifunctional rural environment by redefining the curricula to reflect environmentally sustainable, ethically defensible and risk conscious agricultural and forestry industries that foster the wellbeing of rural communities. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR NATO: Tools for crop biosecurity SECURITY THROUGH SCIENCE PROGRAM, Collaborative linkage grant. The project aim is to share the “know how” on the topic of crop biosecurity among the participating laboratories, including emerging Mediterranean Countries. Partnership: AGROINNOVA coordinator ARO VOLCANI Centre, Bet Dagan, Israel KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Manhattan, USA OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, USA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTRE, Giza, Egypt UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR REC: Plan for the reconstruction of the REC gardens UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO

CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR IMET: Organic farming systems and techniques for the promotion of “Green agriculture in Dongtang Chongming Island” Transfer of organic farming strategies and techniques to stop the soil salinisation process, to promote production of high value crops, to reduce emission of agricultural non-point source pollutants and minimize the use of chemicals in Chongming Island. UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO