Researcher Spotlight: Renāte Ranka
Dr. biol. Renāte Ranka, Rīga Stradiņš University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy
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Dr. biol. Renāte Ranka, Rīga Stradiņš University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 Conference
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia
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medicine
Riga Stradiņš University Develops New Treatment Therapy for Soldiers in Combat Conditions
Antibiotics are increasingly being used to treat various diseases, but this action has an undesirable side effect – antibiotic resistance. To combat this, various studies are being conducted, and new ways are being sought to treat different bacterial and viral infections. One such study at Rīga Str…
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March 28, 2025
security science policy
Security in Research – the Key to Scientific Development and International Cooperation
Security in the field of research plays a crucial role – it enhances national competitiveness while creating the necessary conditions for reliable and sustainable international scientific collaboration, which is essential for the rapid advancement of modern technologies. To strengthen awareness of …
researchLatvia
March 27, 2025
research grants
Breakthrough Discoveries and Innovations from the Institute of Solid State Physics at UL That Will Transform Daily Life
Over the past eight years, the Institute of Solid State Physics at the University of Latvia (ISSP UL) has experienced rapid growth, becoming a key player in the international science and innovation landscape. The institute’s financial turnover has tripled (from 3M to 9M EUR per year), while interna…
Līga Ūdre, LU Cietvielu fizikas institūts
March 27, 2025
space
Latvia and Ukraine Strengthen Their Mutual Cooperation in Space
Today, on 26 March, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia, the Ministry of Economics, and the State Space Agency of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in research and peaceful use of space.
Jānis Paiders, Acting State Secretary …
Research Latvia
March 26, 2025
public health medicine
RSU Develops Innovative and Health-Safe Mouthwash; First Results – Encouraging
A mouthwash containing natural essential oils and, compared to those currently available, is non-aggressive. This is being developed at the Riga Stradiņš University (RSU), where researchers and dentists have begun offering the first products to patients with periodontitis. This gum inflammation dis…
Viktors Demidovs | Latvian Radio
March 26, 2025
EUREKA entrepreneurship
Latvia’s Participation in the EUREKA Network – Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem Together
Latvia is part of EUREKA – the world’s largest public network for international cooperation in research, development, and innovation. This year, for the first time, Latvia will participate alongside Estonia and Lithuania in the Global Innovation Summit 2025 (GIS), which will take place on April 1–2…
researchLatvia
March 25, 2025
natural sciences
The Experience Story of Entomologist Dmitrijs Teļnovs: Humans Could Learn a Lot from Insects
Spring is approaching rapidly, and although active insect activity in nature is still ahead, researchers think about them year-round. One of the best entomologists not only in Latvia but also internationally, Dmitrijs Teļnovs has been interested in various insect groups since childhood, and his pas…
Sandra Kropa-Kaļužnaja
March 25, 2025
research
Rīga Stradiņš University – Science for a Healthy Future
Founded 75 years ago, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is a science university integrated into Latvia's healthcare system. RSU provides a knowledge base for the health sector, trains healthcare professionals, and fosters competence development. Since 1998, RSU has also housed social sciences, and in …
Rīga Stradiņš University
March 24, 2025
space technologies
Space Technology Start-Ups are Invited to Apply for The Incubation Programme
Latvian space technology start-ups can apply for the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre "ESA BIC Latvia" incubation programme. The programme will support 12 start-ups over the next five years with €60,000 each in funding, mentoring, advice and other support.
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Labs of Latvia | ESA BIC Latvia
March 21, 2025
security technologies research
Minister of Defence Explores the Scientific Potential for Strengthening National Security
To foster collaboration between science and the defence sector, on March 20, Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds visited the University of Latvia (UL). During the visit, the minister familiarized himself with UL’s scientific potential, which could significantly contribute to national security, and di…
University of Latvia
March 20, 2025
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March Researcher Spotlight: Renāte Ranka
Dr. biol. Renāte Ranka Rīga Stradiņš University, Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy Renate Ranka's main line of research is pharmacogenetics. The tenur professor and her team are actively conducting important research to find out how variations in the human genome affect the response to drugs and the effectiveness of therapy. The main purpose of the studies is to identify a genetic model that could predict the response of a particular drug in a certain group of patients, so that the most appropriate drug for each patient can be applied.
February Researcher Spotlight: Toms Rostoks
Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks Director of the Security and Strategic Research Centre of the Latvian National Defence Academy.
The latest academic publications and studies are related to the deterrence measures implemented by NATO in the Baltic region, the study of the intentions of the states, changes in the security and defence policy of Latvia since 2014, and the views of the Latvian society on issues of significance to national security and defence.
January Researcher Spotlight: Diāna Zandberga
Dr. art. Diāna Zandberga, Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music Director of the Joint Professional Doctoral Study Programme “Arts”, Pianist.
Her research focuses on artistic research, piano music, and choreo-musical performances. She has participated in international conferences on artistic research, with concerts and lectures on this topic presented on a global scale.
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