PRIME-XS
PRIME-XS (Proteomics Research Infrastructure Maximizing knowledge EXchange and access) was a significant European collaborative project in the field of proteomics that operated from 2011 to 2015, coordinated by the NPC. Funded by the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme, PRIME-XS established a coordinated network of leading proteomics facilities across Europe.
The project's primary goal was to provide European researchers with access to state-of-the-art proteomics technologies and expertise. Through an open application process, scientists could submit proposals to utilize the advanced mass spectrometry platforms, protein analysis methods, and bioinformatics tools available at the participating centers.
PRIME-XS also focused on harmonizing proteomics methodologies, developing quality control standards, and creating shared data repositories. The initiative facilitated knowledge exchange through workshops, training courses, and collaborative research projects.
By integrating resources and expertise across national boundaries, PRIME-XS significantly advanced European capabilities in protein research and supported numerous breakthrough studies in biomedicine, plant sciences, and biotechnology.
EPIC-XS
From 2019 to 2024, the NPC coordinated EPIC-XS (European Proteomics Infrastructure Consortium - Providing Access), a project funded under the Horizon 2020 programme to further strengthen access to proteomics facilities in Europe.
The consortium included fifteen partner institutions across eleven European countries. EPIC-XS offered trans-national access to advanced mass spectrometry platforms, protein characterization methods, and specialized bioinformatics tools through a competitive application process.
Beyond providing technology access, EPIC-XS focused on standardization of proteomics workflows, development of innovative methodologies, and comprehensive training programs. The infrastructure supported research in diverse fields including biomedicine, food science, and environmental studies.