H2020 MOZART

Mesoporous matrices for localized pH-triggered release of the therapeutic ions and drugs.

November 1^st 2015 – November 31^st 2019

Budget: € 4.651.228

Web Site: http://www.mozartproject.eu/

Coordinator: Prof. Chiara Vitale-Brovarone

The concept behind MOZART is to develop a library of inorganic nanomatrices to be used as smart platforms for effective, non-invasive and highly targeted therapies to treat delayed bone healing and non-healing chronic skin wounds, which are both characterised by an inflammation and often infection.

Mesoporous therapeutic glasses, doped with selected ions, will be synthesised and then loaded with the chosen payload. Ordered mesoporous carbons will also be manufactured to host a wide range of biomolecules and higher payload. As in an orchestra, where the integration among the different participants allows a harmonious symphony to be created, in MOZART the synergistic release of ions and drugs will be directed to achieve a radically improved therapeutic effect.

Mozart aims to translate these new and innovative medical products into the clinic and market for the benefit of the patients and the industrial healthcare sector in Europe.

The MOZART project involves 8 different countries and 11 partners, 5 high tech SMEs and 6 top European Universities.