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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Institute of Microbiology and Virology is a scientific institute that independently carries out scientific, pedagogical and consulting activities in the fields of medical microbiology, virology, molecular biology, clinical immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmune diseases and biotechnology within the framework of RSU. Conducting research on viral transmission, mechanisms of action, infectious or associated diseases and their pathogenesis, identifying biomarkers used in diagnostics and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment and possible prevention approaches, as well as carrying out research work in the field of biotechnology in accordance with current research issues and needs.
The Institute implements national and international scientific grants, programs, research projects and clinical trials, and provides services to public and private contractors.
MVI is a member of international organizations and associations such as Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), European Society for Virology, International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (IACFS/ME) and American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Mohammadreza Azimi
- Institute of Microbiology and Virology, Prof. Mohammadreza Azimi Group. Image Processing & Precision Oncology - Acting Science Professor (Tenured Professor)
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Ex Vivo Drug Screening Platform for Personalized Therapy of Metastatic Melanoma
Gerke, G. (Project leader), Doniņa, S. (Supervisor) & Pjanova, D. (Supervisor)
3/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Student projects
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Digital monitoring for integrated progression assessment of myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome
Berķis, U. (Project leader), Murovska, M. (Leading expert), Krūmiņa, A. (Leading expert), Grāvelsiņa, S. (Expert), Arāja, D. (Assistant (student)) & Egle, J. (Assistant (student))
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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DICE: Epigenomic regulation of cancer immunity by dietary intervention
F. Fraga, M. (Project leader) & Pjanova, D. (Partner's coordinator)
1/12/24 → 30/11/27
Project: EU Programmes › ERA-NET
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Allele-Specific CG/CCWGG Methylation of the PSA Promoter Discriminates Aggressive, Indolent, and Benign Prostate Cell Lines and is Involved in the Regulation of PSA Expression
Bariševs, M. (Corresponding Author) & Vjaters, E., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 3, 15 p., 1243.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of Baseline Lipopolysaccharide-Binding Protein with Expanded Disability Status Score Dynamics in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study
Vilmane, A. (Corresponding Author), Koļesova, O., Nora-Krūkle, Z., Koļesovs, A., Pastare, D., Jaunozoliņa, L., Kande, L., Egle, J., Kromane, D., Mičule, M., Liepiņa, S., Zeltiņa, E., Grāvelsiņa, S., Rasa-Dzelzkalēja, S., Vīksna, L. & Karelis, G., Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 1, 298.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Abdominally Targeted Yoga-based Physical Exercises As a Therapeutic Intervention for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Izhar, R., Werner, L., Fibelman, M., Shapiro, I., Siderskyi, A., Ostrinski, Y., Hirsch, A., Ron, Y., Isakov, N. F. & Maharshak, N., May 2024, In: Journal of Crohn's and Colitis. 18, Suppl. 1, p. I1593-I1593 1 p., P867.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Datasets
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Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients (Latvia, Spring 2020)
Vīksna, L. (Creator), Koļesova, O. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator), Vanaga, I. (Creator) & Arutjunana, S. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 8 Dec 2020
DOI: 10.25143/FK2/HNMLHH, https://dataverse.rsu.lv/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.25143/FK2/HNMLHH
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Presence of human herpesvirus 6 and cytokines in fibromyalgia patients
Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Supervisor), Vilmane, A. (Creator), Grāvelsiņa, S. (Contributor), Murovska, M. (Contributor), Rasa-Dzelzkalēja, S. (Contributor) & Ķēniņa, V. (Contributor), Riga Stradins University, 9 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/KAEYFM, https://dataverse.rsu.lv/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.48510/FK2/KAEYFM
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Molecular and immunological investigation data on human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) involvement in autoimmune thyroiditis development
Sultanova, A. (Creator), Čistjakovs, M. (Creator) & Sokolovska, L. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 24 Feb 2023
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/6AY6DV, https://dataverse.rsu.lv/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.48510/FK2/6AY6DV
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Prizes
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Best oral presentation in the session "Free Communications: Pearls in Autoimmunity"
Sokolovska, L. (Recipient), 18 Mar 2023
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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RSU Research week 2025
Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Scientific committee member), Murovska, M. (Scientific committee member), Svirskis, Š. (Scientific committee member), Sultanova, A. (Scientific committee member), Kadiša, A. (Scientific committee member), Holodņuka, I. (Scientific committee member), Prusty, B. K. (Scientific committee member), Halpert, G. (Scientific committee member), Di Luca, D. (Scientific committee member), Bortolotti, D. (Scientific committee member) & Schneider, M. (Scientific committee member)
26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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RSU Research week 2025
Kisand, K. (Scientific committee member), Zvirbliene, A. (Scientific committee member), Shelly, S. (Scientific committee member), Kurjāne, N. (Scientific committee member), Ķēniņa, V. (Scientific committee member) & Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Scientific committee member)
26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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RSU Research week 2025
Bandere, D. (Organising committee member), Irmejs, A. (Organising committee member), Ķīvīte-Urtāne, A. (Organising committee member), Millere, I. (Organising committee member), Neimane, L. (Organising committee member), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Organising committee member), Palkova, K. (Organising committee member), Pavāre, J. (Organising committee member), Puzo, I. (Organising committee member), Vanadziņš, I. (Organising committee member), Žūka, L. (Organising committee member) & Hartpenga, L. (Organising committee member)
24 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Vēzis kā unikāls bioloģisks organisms ar spēcīgām izdzīvošanas stratēģijām
18/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Equipment
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4150 TapeStation Automated Electrophoresis Platform
Institute of Microbiology and VirologyFacility/equipment: Equipment
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A1R Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
Institute of Microbiology and VirologyFacility/equipment: Equipment
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