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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The Story of Aging from a Scientific Perspective
"The number you have in your passport does not mean that you should stop at any point. You can, and you should, continue to work, move, learn, enjoy, and experience life because what we were taught about the aging process when we were children, or what we see around us, is only a part of reality. E…
LSM
March 13, 2025
space technologies
A major international conference dedicated to big data from space will take place in Latvia this autumn
The Big Data from Space (BiDS) 2025 conference will be held from 29th September to 3rd October in Riga, Latvia, bringing together experts in science, policy, industry, and society for the seventh time. The conference aims to foster collaboration and idea exchange to address global challenges such a…
researchLatvia
March 12, 2025
medicine research
BMC uzsākta vērienīga iniciatīva bioinformātikas jomā
Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (BMC) has launched a significant initiative in the field of bioinformatics – the implementation of the project EchoHEALTH: ERA Chair in Integrative One Health Informatics, which is planned to run for the next five years. The scientific leader of the…
Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre
March 12, 2025
natural sciences
This year, nine million euros have been allocated by the state for scientific research in the agricultural sector
This year, nine million euros have been allocated by the state for scientific research in the agricultural sector. A significant portion of the funding is dedicated specifically to laboratory renovations and equipment replacement. The priority research areas include plant health, productivity, envi…
Sintija Ambote, Latvian Radio
March 12, 2025
humanities and social sciences
Call for Papers "Embodied Visions: Performativity, Visuality, Materiality (1960s–1980s)"
The interdisciplinary conference "Embodied Visions: Performativity, Visuality, Materiality" invites scholars, artists, and curators to explore creative strategies employed in visual and performative arts from the 1960s to the 1980s, with a particular focus on how space, form, materials, and movemen…
The Institute of Literature, Folklore and Art of the University of Latvia
March 11, 2025
technologies
Riga Technical University to Develop Climate-Friendly Innovations for Road and Building Construction
Sensors embedded in road surfaces, 3D concrete made from Latvian raw materials, technologies for recycling asphalt for reuse, and sprayable concrete for longer-lasting bridges – Riga Technical University (RTU), in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Materials Science and Technology …
Riga Technical University
March 11, 2025
entrepreneurship
Guide to Receiving European Support Instrument Funding: Part 1
Similar to Latvia, the European Union offers various support instruments to promote the entry of new, Europe-made technologies into the market. There are so many that it can be difficult to navigate them. Therefore, Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema, the head of the Technology Representation of the Latvian I…
Labs of Latvia
March 11, 2025
technologies
Developing New Facade Cladding Panels from Renewable Biomass
40% – this is the share of energy consumption and CO2 emissions in Europe that comes from the construction industry. How can we reduce this impact on the climate? One solution is more environmentally friendly building materials, especially in the finishing of building facades.
The conceptu…
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
March 10, 2025
research
Project Launched on the Role of Work Integration Social Enterprises in Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Change
Researchers from the Faculty of Economics and Social Development at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) have begun work on a Horizon Europe program project exploring the role of work integration social enterprises in creating inclusive and sustainable change.
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Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
March 7, 2025
research
Inside out: the Crucial Role of Sorptometry in The Study of Activated Carbons
Activated carbon is widely used for various applications, such as water purification, air filtration, and chemical separation, primarily due to its high surface area and porous structure. However, it is important to understand what happens inside these extremely porous materials, since light cannot…
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry
March 7, 2025
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2025-01-25
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2025-03-03
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2025-03-03
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Conference “Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence – Where Humans and Technology Meet.”
2025-03-13
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LU Zinātņu māja, Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga
top videos
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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