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EU Wastewater Integrated Surveillance for Public Health (EU-WISH)

Project title: EU Wastewater Integrated Surveillance for Public Health (EU-WISH) Project No.: 101140460 Call: EU4H-2023-JA-IBA Topic: EU4H-2023-JA-IBA-02 Type of action: EU4H Project Grants Period: 01.11.2023.-31.10.2026. Project costs: 18 739 797.08 Coordinator:...

5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/001

Project title: Consolidation of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis and the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre Project Identification No.: 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/001 Period: December 8, 2023 – May 31, 2026 Total Project Funding: EUR 10 871 594.00...

 2.1.3.1.i.0/2/23/I/CFLA/001

Project title: Development of an information technology infrastructure for the Latvian residents’ reference genome storage and provision of access Project No.: 2.1.3.1.i.0/2/23/I/CFLA/001 Period: 14.12.2023. – 31.05.2026. Project costs: 832 300,00 EUR Principal...

lzp-2023/1-0422

Project title: MetHerb: Enhancing the efficacy and tolerability of metformin in the analysis of gut microbiome by add-on polyherbal formulation Project No.: lzp-2023/1-0422 Period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2026 Project costs: 300 000,00 Principal Investigator: Dr....

lzp-2023/1-0378

Project title: Modelling celiac disease on-a-chip Project No.: lzp-2023/1-0378 Period: 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2026 Project costs: 300 000,00 EUR Principal Investigator: PhD Caroline Kuestermann Cooperation partner: Institute of Solid State Physics, University of...

lzp-2023/1-0070

Project title: Development of a vaccine prototype for the treatment and prevention of periodontitis as a proof-of-concept study Project No.: lzp-2023/1-0070 Period: 1st January 2024 – 31 December 2026 Project costs: 300 000,00 EUR Principal Investigator: Dr. biol. Ina...

Joint Action on CARdiovascular diseases and Diabetes (JACARDI)

Project title: Joint Action on CARdiovascular diseases and Diabetes (JACARDI) Funding EU4H-PJG Project No.: 101126953 Period: 01.11.2023. – 31.10.2027. Project costs: 66 245 986,50 EUR Coordinator: ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI SANITA Project summary: The Joint Action on...

lzp-2022/1-0348

Project Title: Linking spatial distribution of breeding individuals, predator community, nest defence behaviour, nest survival, and female promiscuity in pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) Project No: lzp-2022/1-0348 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025...

lzp-2022/1-0410

Project Title: Bronchoalveolar lavage extracellular vesicle miRNA profile add-on value to extensive clinical and genetic biomarker data in the early diagnosis of lung cancer Project No: lzp-2022/1-0410 Period: 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2026 Project costs: 300 000, 00...

lzp-2022/1-0373

Project Title: Extremely low frequency electromagnetic field as temporary enhancer for production of extracellular vesicles from mesenchymal stem cells in bioreactor. Project No: lzp-2022/1-0373 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR...

lzp-2022/1-0283

Project Title: Role of mycorrhizal fungi in inter-plant signalling and pest tolerance of hybrid aspen. Project No: lzp- lzp-2022/1-0283 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Coordinator: SILAVA Principle Investigator BMC: Dr.biol....

lzp-2022/1-0179

Project Title: Role of endophytic microbiota in the anti-viral activity of S. Nigra against type A influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Project No: lzp-2022/1-0179 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Coordinator: University of Latvia, Dr.biol....

lzp-2022/1-0059

Project Title: Viking Age in Latvia: an interdisciplinary study. Project No: lzp-2022/1-0059 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Coordinator: The Institute of Latvian History of the University of Latvia, Dr. hist. Guntis Gerhards...

lzp-2022/1-0629

Project Title: Development of vaccine prototype for autoimmune diseases caused by chronic inflammation, proof-of-concept study Project No: lzp-2022/1-0629 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000,00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Arnis...

lzp-2022/1-0386

Project Title: Role of genetic makeup in the modulation of early prediabetic dysglycemia and its interaction with gut microbiome Project No: lzp-2022/1-0386 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Jānis...

lzp-2022/1-0299

Project Title: Multidimensional characterisation of plastic waste biodegradation mechanisms in the municipal solid waste landfill Project No: lzp-2022/1-0299 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol....

lzp-2022/1-0119

Project Title: Microbiome of hair follicle and its role in pathogenesis of skin diseases Project No: lzp-2022/1-0119 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Dāvids Fridmanis Summary Our body is home to...

lzp-2022/1-0114

Project Title: The role of PML in the ALT-coupled senescence-meiosis-stemness pathway involved in tumour cell resistance to targeted and genotoxic treatment Project No: lzp-2022/1-0114 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Principle...

lzp-2022/1-0111

Project Title: Structural and functional studies of proteome encoded by three novel temperate DNA bacteriophages isolated from Antarctic soil Project No: lzp-2022/1-0111 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000, 00 EUR Principle Investigator:...

lzp-2022/1-0102

Project Title: Targeting autoimmune mechanisms for prevention of gastric neuroendocrine tumours Project No: lzp-2022/1-0102 Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2025 Project costs: 300 000,00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Vita Rovīte Collaboration partner:...

8.2.2.0/20/I/008

Project title: Strengthening Riga Technical University and Banking University doctoral candidates and academic staff capacity in areas of strategic specialisation Project No.: 8.2.2.0/20/I/008 Period: 01.08.2021.-30.11.2023. Project costs: 3 948 793.00 euro Principal...

VPP-EM-FOTONIKA-2022/1-0001

Project No VPP-EM-FOTONIKA-2022/1-0001 Project title: “Smart Materials, Photonics, Technologies and Engineering Ecosystems” Period: 1 December 2022 – 30 November 2024 Project Total costs: 5 700 000,00 euro Principle Investigator: Institute of Solid State Physics,...

VPP-EM-BIOMEDICĪNA-2022/1/0001

Project No VPP-EM-BIOMEDICĪNA-2022/1-0001 Project title: State Research programme project in biomedical, medical technologies and pharmaceuticals Acronym: BioMedPharm Period: 1 December 2022 – 30 November 2024 Project Total costs: 5 700 000,00 euro Principle...

Genomic Data Infrastructure

Project title: Genomic Data Infrastructure Acronym: GDI Project No.: 101081813 Call for proposal: Cloud Data and TEF (DIGITAL-2021-CLOUD-AI-01) Period: 01.11.2022.-31.10.2026. Project costs: 40000000,09 EUR Leader of Latvian team: Dr. biol. Jānis Kloviņš Coordinator:...

Building the EU Cancer and Public Health Genomics platform

Project title: Building the EU Cancer and Public Health Genomics platform Acronym: CAN.HEAL Call for proposal: Project grants wave 2 (EU4H-2021-PJ2) Project No.: 101080009 Period: 01.11.2022.-31.10.2024. Project costs: 7494623,46 EUR (Requested EU Contribution...

4.1.1.r.0/3/22/I/VM/001

Project title: Development of a Latvian population genome reference Funding: Recovery and Resilience Facility Project No.: 4.1.1.r.0/3/22/I/VM/001 Period: 01.02.2020.-31.12.2024. Project costs: 2 322 750,00 EUR Principal Investigator: Dr. biol. Jānis Kloviņš Project...

8.2.2.0/20/I/006

Project title: Strengthening LU doctoral capacity under the new doctoral model Project No.: 8.2.2.0/20/I/006 Period: 01.01.2022.-31.10.2023. Project costs: 4 208 666.00 EUR Principal Investigator: University of Latvia Cooperation partner: Institute of Food Safety...

Biocodex – PRL/20/10

Project Title: Effect of the Nordic diet on composition and functional profile of faecal microbiota and symptoms of fatigue in patients with mild and moderate ulcerative colitis Funding: CALL FOR NATIONAL PROJECT at NORDIC-BALTIC REGION BIOCODEX MICROBIOTA FOUNDATION...

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0025

Project Title: New Technologies for Targeted Tracing, Testing and Treatment of COVID-19 Patients (3-T project) Project No: VPP-COVID-2020/1-0025 Period: 1st July 2020- 31 December 2020 Project Total costs: EUR 486 838.00 Principle Investigator: Valdis Pīrāgs (Pauls...

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0023

Project Title: Clinical, Biochemical, immunogenetic paradigms of Covid-19 infection and their correlation with sociodemographic, etiological, pathogenetic, diagnostic, therapeutically and prognostically important factors to be included in guidelines Project No:...

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0008

Project Title: Multidisciplinary approach to monitor, mitigate and contain COVID 19 and other future epidemics in Latvia Project No: VPP-COVID-2020/1-0008 Period: 1st July 2020- 31 December 2020 Project Total costs: EUR 497 580.00 Principle Investigator: Uga Dumpis...

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0004

Project Title: Integration of reliable technologies for protection against Covid-19 in healthcare and high-risk areas Project No: VPP-COVID-2020/1-0004 Period: 1st July 2020- 31 December 2020 Project Total costs: EUR 497 580.00 Principle Investigator: Tālis Juhna...

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0016

Project Nr. VPP-COVID-2020/1-0016 Project Title: Establishment of COVID-19 related biobank and integrated platform for research data in Latvia. Period: 1 st July 2020-31 December 2020 Project Total costs: EUR 497 580.00 Principle Investigator: Dr. biol., Assoc. Prof....

VPP-COVID-2020/1-0014

Project Title: Towards new therapeutic and prophylactic treatments against Covid-19 and coronaviruses Period: 1 st July 2020-31 December 2020 Project Total costs: EUR 497 580.00 Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Kaspars Tārs (Latvian Biomedical Research and Study...

lzp-2021/1-0584

Project Title: Development of carbonic anhydrase IX test biosensor for cancer screening Project No: lzp-2021/1-0584 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia...

lzp-2021/1-0283

Project Title: Programming of breast cancer microenvironment to create a ”hot” immune-responsiveness in cancer Project No: lzp-2021/1-0283 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Anna Zajakina...

lzp-2021/1-0275

Project Title: Gut microbiota composition in relation to extrinsic factors and health status in infants and toddlers: prospective analysis of faecal microbiota composition by meategenomic sequencing in children up to 36 months of age Project No: lzp-2021/1-0275...

lzp-2021/1-0068

Project Title: Structural and functional characterization of the paralogous gene family PFam12 member proteins from the Lyme disease causing agent Borrelia burgdorferi to determine their role in the pathogenesis of Lyme disease Project No: lzp-2021/1-0068 Period: 1...

lzp-2021/1-0059

Project Title: HBc VLP-based platform for the development of a recombinant vaccine prototype against SARS-Cov-2 Project No: lzp-2021/1-0059 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Irina Sominska Summary...

lzp-2021/1-0056

Project Title: Investigate biotic stress induced inter-plant molecular signals and responses in mycorrhizal fungi-connected plants Project No: lzp-2021/1-0056 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol....

lzp-2021/1-0050

Project Title: Molecular design of DNA phage-derived endolysins for targeting Gram-negative bacteria Project No: lzp-2021/1-0050 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol. Tatjana Kazāka Summary The...

lzp-2021/1-0041

Project Title: Research of microbiota-derived extracellular vesicle role on breast cancer by using gut-breast cancer axis on a chip Project No: lzp-2021/1-0041 Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024 Project costs: 299999,70 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.biol....

lzp-2020/2-0380

Project Title: Research of extracellular vesicle content from gut microbiome and its’ role in cancer development by applying gut on chip system. Project No: lzp-2020/2-0380 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle...

lzp-2020/2-0378

Project Title:Structural and immunological characterization of potential Lyme disease vaccine candidates Project No:lzp-2020/2-0378 Period:1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs:100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator:Dr. biol.Kalvis Brangulis Summary Lyme...

lzp-2020/2-0376

Project Title: Pathogenicity of human Hepatitis C virus relying on enzymatic properties of viral RNA-dependent RNA-polymerase Project No: lzp-2020/2-0376 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Juris...

lzp-2020/2-0374

Project Title: Deciphering the genetic mechanisms of the individuals with isolated cleft palate by whole genome sequencing Project No: lzp-2020/2-0374 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. med. Baiba Lāce...

lzp-2020/2-0373

Project Title: Characterization of DNA bacteriophages isolated from the insect intestine microflora Project No: lzp-2020/2-0373 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Andris Dišlers Summary Project is...

lzp-2020/2-0372

Project Title: Strengthening GPCR functional research through improvement of novel peptidic ligand identification system Project No: lzp-2020/2-0372 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Dāvids...

lzp-2020/2-0371

Project Title: Genetic investigation of urban Northern goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) in Riga – launching into wild population genomics. Project No: lzp-2020/2-0371 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR Principle Investigator:...

lzp-2020/2-0369

Project Title: Bacteriophage–derived dsRNA as a potential agent against coronovirus Project No: lzp-2020/2-0369 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00  EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Dace Pjanova Summary The projects aims to...

lzp-2020/2-0082

Project Title: Evolutionary adaptation of non-conventional industrial yeasts Kluyveromyces marxianus to acetic acid stress and evaluation of adaptation mechanisms Project No: lzp-2020/2-0082 Period: 1 December 2020 – 31 December 2021 Project costs: 100 389.00 EUR...

lzp-2020/1-0163

Project Title: Characterization and dynamics of seed-associated microbiome in weed soil seed-bank  Project No: lzp-2020/1-0163 Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023 Project costs: 300 000 EUR Principle Investigator: Latvia University of Life Sciences and...

lzp-2020/1-0151

Project Title: Low-coverage whole-genome sequencing analysis of polygenic mechanisms of high cholesterol levels in patients with clinically diagnosed or possible familial hypercholesterolemia  Project No: lzp-2020/1-0151 Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023...

lzp-2020/1-00138

Project Title: Dissecting the associations between glucose variability, intestinal derangements and progression of diabetic nephropathy in type 1 diabetes  Project No: lzp-2020/1-00138 Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023 Project costs: 300 000 EUR Principle...

2020/1-0050

Project Title: Tuberculosis treatment: exploring the perspectives for personalised therapy Project No: lzp-2020/1-0050 Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2023 Project costs: 300 000 EUR Principle Investigator: Riga Stradins University (asoc.prof. Dace Bandare)...

lzp-2019/1-0075

Project Title: Characterization of general and mastitis susceptibility genetic background for Latvia’s (indigenous) local breeds of ruminants Project No: lzp-2019/1-0075 Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022 Project costs: 300 000.00 EUR Principal Investigator:...

lzp-2019/1-0225

Project Title: Multidisciplinary study of community-acquired sepsis survivors in Latvia Project No: lzp-2019/1-0225 Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022 Project costs: 300 000.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr.med. U. Dumpis (University of Latvia) Collaboration:...

lzp-2019/1-0142

Project Title: Microfluidic field flow fractionation for high throughput extra-cellular vesicle separation Project No: lzp-2019/1-0142 Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022 Project costs: 300 000.00 EUR Principle Investigator: PhD Roberts Rimša (Institute of Solid...

lzp-2019/1-0131

Project Title: Development of plant virus-based bacterial vaccine production platforms Project No: lzp-2019/1-0131 Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022 Project costs: 300 000.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol. Andris Zeltiņš Summary Virus-like particles...

lzp-2019/1-0116

Project Title: Investigation of the origin and dynamics of human blood microbiome, and its role in chronic disease Project No: lzp-2019/1-0116 Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2022 Project costs: 300 000.00 EUR Principle Investigator: Dr. biol., Assoc. prof. Jānis...

NFI/R/2014/051

  Title: Image-guided cancer gene therapy in combination with advanced chemotherapeutics Funding: EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2009-2014 Programme LV05 “Research and Scholarships” Project No.: NFI/R/2014/051 Period: 24 months (1st May 2015 – 30st April 2017)...

NFI/R/2014/045

Project Title: „Cancer-derived extracellular vesicles: function and clinical applications in prostate cancer” Funding: EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2009-2014 Programme Programme LV05 “Research and Scholarships” Project No.: NFI/R/2014/045 Period: 24 month...

Beyond 1M Genomes

Project: Beyond 1M Genomes Acronym: B1MG Call for proposal: H2020-SC1-DTH-2019-2 Contract number: 951724 Implementation period: 36 months (1 June 2020 – 31 May 2023) Project coordinator: EUROPEAN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY (ELIXIR/EMBL/EBI) Project partners:...

European Researchers Night in Latvia 2018-2019 (NIGHTLV-2018-2019)

Project title: European Researchers Night in Latvia 2018-2019 Project No.: H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2018 Grant Agreement No: 819129 Period: 1st May 2018 – 31 December 2019 Contract with SEDA concluded in 13 May 2018 Project costs: 10275 EUR Project description: The aim of the...

BBMRI- Large Prospective Cohorts (BBMRI-LPC)

BBMRI- Large Prospective Cohorts (BBMRI-LPC) Funding: Seventh Framework Period: 2013-2016 Project number: 313010 Project leader at BMC: Dr. biol. Jānis Kloviņš In response to a specific infrastructure call of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) of the European...

1.1.1.5/20/A/002

Project Title: European resercher Night in Latvia 2020 Project No.: 1.1.1.5/20/A/002 Project Total costs: EUR 130 575 Project partners: University of Latvia Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre Riga Stradins University Latvia University of Life Sciences and...

KC-PI-2020/30

Project Title: „Dynamic human microbiome data platform and interpretation tool for personalized health recommendations” Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.2.1. Specific support goal “To Increase the Private Sector Investments...

KC-PI-2020/23

Project Title: „Development of anti-myostatin vaccine for promotion of livestock animal muscle growth” Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.2.1. Specific support goal “To Increase the Private Sector Investments R&D”; measure...

KC-PI-2017/84

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.2.1. Specific support goal “To Increase the Private Sector Investments R&D”; measure 1.2.1.2. “Support for Improvement of Technology Transfer System” “Industry‑Driven Research”...

KC-PI-2017/83

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.2.1. Specific support goal “To Increase the Private Sector Investments R&D”; measure 1.2.1.2. “Support for Improvement of Technology Transfer System” “Industry‑Driven Research”...

KC-PI-2017/23

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.2.1. Specific support goal “To Increase the Private Sector Investments R&D”; measure 1.2.1.2. “Support for Improvement of Technology Transfer System” “Industry‑Driven Research”...

1.1.1.5/18/I/006

Funding:  European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Measure 1.1.1.5 “Support for International Cooperation Projects in Research and Innovation” Project Title: “Support for the integration of the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre into the European Research...

1.1.1.4/17/I/009

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 1.1.1.4. Measure. Specific support goal “Development of R & D infrastructure in the field of smart specialization and institutional capacity building of scientific institutions”. Project Title:...

1.1.1.2/VIAA/4/20/728 

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) “On Implementation of Activity 1.1.1.2 “Post-doctoral Research Aid” of the Specific Aid Objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovative capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and the ability to attract...

1.1.1.2/VIAA/4/20/705 

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) “On Implementation of Activity 1.1.1.2 “Post-doctoral Research Aid” of the Specific Aid Objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovative capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and the ability to attract...

1.1.1.2/VIAA/4/20/704

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) “On Implementation of Activity 1.1.1.2 “Post-doctoral Research Aid” of the Specific Aid Objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovative capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and the ability to attract...

1.1.1.2/VIAA/3/19/460

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) “On Implementation of Activity 1.1.1.2 “Post-doctoral Research Aid” of the Specific Aid Objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovative capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and the ability to attract...

1.1.1.2/VIAA/3/19/462 

Funding: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) “On Implementation of Activity 1.1.1.2 “Post-doctoral Research Aid” of the Specific Aid Objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovative capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and the ability to attract...