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Metaprogrammes
Cross-disciplinary research for global challenges
Over the decade 2010-2020, INRA will develop metaprogrammes – research programmes with a broadened scope of study which combine several disciplines. Such an integrated approach is essential to making progress on global food, agricultural and environmental issues.
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The current challenges facing agricultural research, such as finding efficient ways of feeding the world, the sustainable management of plant and animal health, and adapting to climate change, call for extensive efforts and a cross-disciplinary approach which addresses all aspects of these complex issues. Implementation of metaprogrammes, an INRA initiative announced in the 2010-2020 orientation document to find new research orientations, is now effective. Six metaprogrammes have been identified to promote integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches in research. A dozen or so programmes will be created in the long term which will mobilize 30% of the Institute’s combined resources.
International coordination
Metaprogrammes are coordinated by programme heads (division heads) under the responsibility of a scientific director or the Deputy Director General.
Scientific leaders in a given field work together in a coordination unit with a decision-making role under the guidance of the programme director.
Each programme is assisted by an international committee which provides guidance and advice.
Specific focus will be placed on a) the relevance, novelty and coherence of projects and initiatives and b) on a systematic incorporation of multidisciplinary, international and partnership-oriented aspects. Widespread consultation with research teams, whose activities may be included in programme specifications, will contribute to developing and selecting projects and initiatives.
Each metaprogramme follows a life cycle consisting of several stages: incubation, exploration, development, implementation, follow-up and evaluation.
Six metaprogrammes
- Integrated management of crop health
(Director: Olivier Le Gall)
- Adaptation of agriculture and forests to climate change
(Director: Jean-Marc Guehl)
- Meta-omics of microbial ecosystems
(Director: Emmanuelle Maguin)
- Diet impacts and determinants: Interactions and Transitions
(Director: Patrick Etievant)
In the exploration stage:
- Genomic selection
(Director: Denis Milan)
- Integrated management of animal health
(Director: Thierry Pineau)
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Two questions for François Houllier, Deputy Director General in charge of scientific organisation, resources and evaluation.
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Communications Department
Label for the news :
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Date for the news :
2011.03.08
Date of creation : 07/03/2011
Date of last update : 25/01/2012
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