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DFID Agri-Tech Catalyst Development of a novel diagnostic test for Contagious Pleuropnuemonia disease

Casey Woodward ׀ 27 September 2018

Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock

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


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


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


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


Contagious pleuropneumonia

Affected Zebu - Source: Cirad


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


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)


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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