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).
Tenured Professor Groups
Prof. Bhupesh Prusty Group. Host-Pathogen Interactions
Prof. Dace Pjanova Group. Immunology & Cancer
Prof. Mohammadreza Azimi Group. Image Processing for Healthcare
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Mohammadreza Azimi
- Institute of Microbiology and Virology, Prof. Mohammadreza Azimi. Image Processing for Healthcare Group - Acting Research Professor (Tenured Professor)
Person
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ENCOURAGE-ME: Engaging Coaching Outreach for Resilience in the Age of Chronic Fatigue: Education, Management and Empowerment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Murovska, M. (Project leader), Arāja, D. (Expert), Krūmiņa, A. (Leading expert), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Leading expert) & Pole, D. (Administrative manager)
1/03/26 → 28/02/29
Project: EU Programmes › Joint Programming Initiative
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The Effect of the Antimicrobial Agent K21 on Human Mitochondria and Its Role in Combating E. faecalis Infection.
Bašēns, E. E. (Project leader), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Supervisor) & Prusty, B. K. (Supervisor)
2/02/26 → 31/01/30
Project: PhD projects
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Elucidating IFN-γ gene signatures as predictive biomarkers for immunotherapy response in melanoma
Vaivode, K. (Project leader)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: EU Structural Funds › ERDF
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia - overlap, differences, and emerging insights
Murovska, M. (Corresponding Author), Krūmiņa, A., Arāja, D., Kujawski, S., Zalewski, P., Nora-Krūkle, Z. & Berķis, U., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Translational Medicine. 24, 1, 425.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Resistance of BRAFV600E-mutant melanoma to Vemurafenib: a senescence-induced swing from differentiation to blastulation followed by proliferation
Rumnieks, F., Vainshelbaum, N. M., Salmiņa, K., Lazovska, M., Kreismane, M., Pjanova, D., Zalums, J., Vaivode, K., Saliba, D. R., Zayakin, P., Freivalds, T., Perminov, D., Kasperski, A., Scherthan, H., Cragg, M. S. & Ērenpreisa, J. (Corresponding Author), May 2026, In: Cancer Letters. 646, 218430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Presence of EBV and HHV-7 Genomic Sequences in Saliva and Virus-Specific Antibodies in Sera of Oral Lichen Planus and Aphthous Stomatitis Patients: A Comparative Observational Study
Kakare, D. (Corresponding Author), Sokolovska, L., Zolovs, M., Murovska, M. & Čēma, I., 28 Apr 2026, In: Viruses. 18, 5, 14 p., 506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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TCReX: Breast Cancer Cell Viability Profile Based on ATP Levels
Reihmane, D. (Creator), Laizāne, L. (Creator) & Pirsko, V. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University Institutional Repository Dataverse, 15 Apr 2026
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/Z1CSKT
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Liver-related COVID-19 consequences
Koļesova, O. (Creator), Vanaga, I. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator), Sīmanis Putriņš, D. (Creator), Radzina, M. (Creator) & Vīksna, L. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 1 Oct 2025
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/C22JKP, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/C22JKP
Dataset
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Markers of Immune Activation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Koļesova, O. (Creator), Vilmane, A. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Creator) & Karelis, G. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 9 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/UWN5EV, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/UWN5EV
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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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Medicina (Kaunas) (Journal)
Murovska, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
22 Apr 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - Health (Journal)
Murovska, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
28 Mar 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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BMC Public Health (Journal)
Murovska, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
23 Mar 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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Organisms iestrēdzis hroniskas infekcijas stāvoklī. RSU pēta gadiem pārprastu slimību
13/02/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Equipment
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4150 TapeStation Automated Electrophoresis Platform
Institute of Microbiology and VirologyFacility/equipment: 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