RISTOMED : New E-service for a dietary approach to the elderly

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New e-Services for a Dietary Approach to the Elderly
RISTOMED NEWSLETTER n°5
the new «speech of the
method»
SMEs and RTDs, beyond the differences, a reciprocal benefit for
partners, a cultural revolution.

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SMEs and RTDs, beyond the Partners of new kind
differences, a reciprocal benefit for Such an association could sound as a gamble
partners, a cultural revolution regarding these obvious cultural and ge-
nuine differences but, and it is the very point
of this focus, it is on the contrary a remar-
kable opportunity to enhance our perfor-
mances and widen our views.
SMEs are the most eloquent and vital form
of our societies’ dynamism, close from the
individuals and widely scattered in every
branch of industries and corporations, the
represent the main source of employment in
What are at stake in the present research
Program are not solely the nutrition issues
regarding the specific needs of elderly
people nor the development of a e-service/
platform designed to contribute efficiently
to a “successful ageing” through an adapted
management. Of course they are central and
strategic as the keys elements of this pro-
jects, but there is something else lying in this
ambitious endeavour.
What we do experiment here does not only
consist in theoretical datas and scientific spe-
culations about what should, could, and do
work, but also marks the start of a new kind
Europe and constitute the quickest and most
of collaboration involving very contrasted
credible access to social promotion. Humanly
actors equally crucial : Small and medium en-
sized, they are strongly connected to our
terprises on one side whose preoccupations
daily issues, and for many experts represent
and priorities are revolving around daily need
the future of our economies.
for innovation and competitive vantage,
RTDs on the other side, incarnating superior RTDs are guardians of an inestimable educa-
and unbound knowledge only interested in tional and academic heritage, and expresses
making science progress. what civilization is all about, excellence and

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disinterestedness in a constant search for A moral and ethic answer to the
truth. This Legacy tracing back to Plato’s economic paradigm
School is a vital part and ingredient of our
societies, and RTDs as heirs, embody an We are looking here at a very modern hyper
impartial intellectual authority. integrated and mutual council of sages,
which brings into two very different models
Complementary or synergetic? a constructive critic of their mutual pattern.
From then, it is both bold and logic to A revolutionary league?
attempt a connexion between these major
actors. But their unquestionable legitimacy There is here a momentous step forward
does not change the fact that they are that we have not entirely measured yet.
deeply different, not to say opposed, espe- Certainly the Ristomed Consortium brings a
cially regarding the hierarchy of their priori- bunch of bio-breakthroughs but it has to be
ties. recognized as part of a valuable mutation of
exchanges between the Academic scheme
But as usual these differences can be turned and Economic Entities.
into assets. What lies behind the questions
asked by SMEs about neutraceutical expec-
ted improvements or beneficial effects on
subjects health, is the need for a market ad-
vantage, where RTDs are looking for shaping
the righteous question or hypothesis which
will bring the most significant answer.
Challenging differences Contact details
Coordinator:
If one wanted to leave it at that, we would Fabio Buccolini
R&D - RISTOMED Project Manager
then face an impassable difference, but
Vox Net Società Cooperativa
despite difficulties, the experience shows Via Paisiello,32 – 00198 ROMA ITALY
that scientific rigorousness imposing to www.voxnet.eu
follow a strict way next to the SMEs need for email:fabio.buccolini@ristomed.eu
immediate, tangible and exploitable results,
induces a beneficial change in habits and DISCLAIMER: The sole responsibility for the contents of this newsletter lies
with the authors. It does not represent the opinion of the European Commu-
usual reflexes. nity. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be
made of the information contained therein.
When the RTDs are subjected to question
their priorities and have to incorporate
outside requisites from SMEs, the latters are
challenged as regards to the results of the
study and what it should target in order to
maximize a global knowledge benefit.