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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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From peripheral immune response to neuroinflammation: exploring causal links between human herpesvirus-6 infection and non-communicable diseases
Skuja, S., Svirskis, Š., Rasa-Dzelzkalēja, S., Groma, V., Naumovs, V., Jain, N., Gulbe, A. I., Kliemane, A. & Nigolasa, L.
3/04/23 → 2/04/24
Project: RSU grants
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State research project in the field of biomedicine, medical technologies and pharmacy
Lejnieks, A., Karelis, G., Gardovska, D., Ābola, Z., Miklaševičs, E., Daneberga, Z., Gardovskis, J., Pētersons, A., Kļaviņš, K., Kroiča, J., Skadiņš, I., Vīksna, L., Dimiņa, E., Sniedze, D., Karlsons, J., Broks, R., Gravele, D., Rozentālberga, A., Knoka, E., Konrāde, I., Trušinskis, K., Strēle, I., Kaļiņins, A., Ķīvīte-Urtāne, A., Radziņš, O., Bāgante, I., Koļesova, O., Nora-Krūkle, Z., Koļesovs, A., Mičule, M., Grāvelsiņa, S., Rasa-Dzelzkalēja, S., Kande, L., Nakazawa (Miklasevica), M., Vjaters, E., Lietuvietis, V., Plonis, J., Bitiņa-Barlote, Ē., Ieviņa, L., Fortūna, K., Pētersons, A., Pastare, D., Pugovičs, O., Silina, S. & Zemčugova-Bērziņa, A.
1/12/22 → 30/11/24
Project: National Research Programme
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Human papillomavirus genome associated correlates of disease progression and treatment response for cervical neoplasms and cancer
Issagouliantis, M., Jansons, J., Mitiļdžans, A., Spridzāne, A., Sokolovska, L. & Dudorova, A.
3/01/22 → 30/12/24
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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Ar endotoksīniem saistīto bioķīmisko marķieru un fēču mikrobiotas atšķirības pacientiem ar HIV un HCV infekciju
Translated title of the contribution :Differences of Biochemical Endotoxin-Related Markers and Faecal Microbiota in Patients with HIV and HCV Infections Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Challenges of Digital Health Technology Assessment
Arāja, D., Berķis, U., Nora-Krūkle, Z. & Murovska, M., 2023, p. 87.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Chronic Alcoholism and HHV-6 Infection Synergistically Promote Neuroinflammatory Microglial Phenotypes in the Substantia Nigra of the Adult Human Brain
Jain, N., Smirnovs, M., Strojeva, S., Murovska, M. & Skuja, S., Aug 2023, Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration: Molecular, Functional, and Translational Approach. Vaibhav, K., Ahluwalia, M. & Gaur, P. (eds.). 1 ed. Switzerland: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), p. 151-174 23 p. 1216Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Open Access
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: doi:10.25143/FK2/HNMLHH, https://dataverse.rsu.lv/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.25143/FK2/HNMLHH
Dataset
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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
Dataset
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Dynamics of liver functional tests and liver parenchymal changes during 2.5-3 years follow-up after the first COVID-19
Koļesova, O. (Creator), Vanaga, I. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator) & Vīksna, L. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 28 Jul 2023
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/ZQGTOV, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/ZQGTOV
Dataset
Prizes
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Best oral presentation in the session "Free Communications: Pearls in Autoimmunity"
Sokolovska, Lība (Recipient), 18 Mar 2023
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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PLoS ONE (Journal)
Modra Murovska (Reviewer of journal article)
28 Jul 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Summer School Clinical and laboratory data management and modelling
Modra Murovska (Organiser), Angelika Krūmiņa (Organiser) & Asja Lunga (Organiser)
3 Jul 2023 → 7 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Summer School Clinical and laboratory data management and modelling
Santa Rasa-Dzelzkalēja (Participant), Zaiga Nora-Krūkle (Participant), Sabīne Grāvelsiņa (Participant), Anda Vilmane (Participant), Lība Sokolovska (Participant), Lauma Ieviņa (Participant) & Maksims Čistjakovs (Participant)
3 Jul 2023 → 7 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Reports Summarize Pharmaceuticals Study Results from Faculty of Pharmacy (Styrylpyridinium Derivatives for Fluorescent Cell Imaging)
Aiva Plotniece, Māra Plotniece & Juris Jansons
14/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Research from Riga Broadens Understanding of Hemorrhoids (Evaluation of Clinical Manifestations of Hemorrhoidal Disease, Carried Out Surgeries and Prolapsed Anorectal Tissues: Associations with ABO Blood Groups of Patients)
Andris Gardovskis, Valērija Groma & Šimons Svirskis
23/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media