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  • Review of Achievements and New Goals Set at the VPP Project 'BioMedPharm' Meeting

    On 30 August, the third meeting of the management group for the national research programme in biomedicine, medical technology, and pharmacy (BioMedPharm, project no. VPP-EM-BIOMEDICINE-2022/1-0001) convened at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis.

    05/09/2024

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  • RSU Researchers Take Part in 'Riga Biohack 2024' Hackathon

    On 15 May, the first-ever Riga Biohack hackathon took place as part of the Baltic region's largest deep-tech conference, Deep Tech Atelier. The hackathon, an intensive event aimed at developing startups and spin-off companies, focused on finding collaborative solutions to challenges and supporting project growth. Riga Biohack brought together an international group of researchers, industry experts, students, investors, and entrepreneurs for a full day dedicated to driving innovation in biomedicine and biotechnology. The event was held at the Riga Technical University (RTU) Institute of Architecture and Design.

    30/05/2024

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  • RSU Highlights New Research and Achievements in Latvia on World Multiple Sclerosis Day

    On 30 May, World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) and the Multiple Sclerosis Unit at Riga East Clinical University Hospital (RAKUS) marked the occasion by emphasising the importance of new research and recent breakthroughs in the field of multiple sclerosis in Latvia. World MS Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the condition and foster ongoing discussions about improving MS treatment and care.

    30/05/2024

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  • The State Research Program, Funded by the Ministry of Economy, Poised to Catalyze Innovation and Foster Dialogue Between Scientists and Industry

    On November 8, 2023, the University of Latvia hosted the "Innovation Fund Program (IF-NPP): Smart Materials, Photonics, and Biomedicine" conference, which convened a diverse array of experts and industry representatives. The conference centered on presentations showcasing the outcomes of scientific research conducted within the MOTE and BioMedPharm projects, funded by the Ministry of Economy. Additionally, there was a discussion on the significance of state funding in advancing science-intensive innovations and research.

    14/11/2023
  • Conference Uniting Policymakers, Entrepreneurs, and Scientists to Discuss State Support and Knowledge-Intensive Innovation Development

    The conference "Innovation Fund - State Research Program: Smart Materials, Photonics, and Biomedicine" will take place on November 8th at the Academic Center of the University of Latvia.

    26/10/2023
  • The BioMedPharm Project Establishes Permanent Platform to Foster Biomedical Research in Latvia

    Six leading research organizations in Latvia have joined forces to establish the BioMedPharm consortium, a pioneering platform capable of implementing biomedical research projects of any complexity. The idea for the BioMedPharm consortium was conceived a year ago as a project proposal for the Innovation Fund Program of the Ministry of Economics. What began as a temporary project has now evolved into a robust and permanent entity.

    16/10/2023
  • BioMedPharm Actively Participates in the PMNet Forum

    On October 12-13, 2023 the representatives from BioMedPharm project participated in the Precision Medicine Network Forum.

    Prof. Aija Linē delivered a talk "EVs as a source of cancer-derived biomarkers for liquid biopsies” in the section “Cancer Genetics and Precision Oncology".

    Project coordinator Dr. Osvalds Pugovičs as an expert took a part in a pannel discussion “Smart Specialisation in Biomedicine”

    16/10/2023
  • Starting the BioMedPharm project

    State Reserarch Project in Biomedicine, Medical Technologies and Pharmacy) has received funding from the State Research Programme: Innovation Fund Program of the Ministry of Economics, grant agreement No VPP-EM-BIOMEDICĪNA-2022/1-0001. The project implementation periond: 01.12.2022. - 30.11.2024.

    01/12/2022