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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).
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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Profiles
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Mohammadreza Azimi
- Institute of Microbiology and Virology, Prof. Mohammadreza Azimi Group. Image Processing for Healthcare - Acting Research Professor (Tenured Professor)
Person
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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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PhageOS - Prophage-Encoded Functional Reprogramming of Veillonella atypica’s Commensal-to-Accessory Pathogen Transition in the Oral Microbiome in Relation to Periodontitis
Kazarina, A. (Project leader), Prusty, B. K. (Leading expert), Rācenis, K. (Leading expert), Waghmare, T. S. (Expert), Zrelovs, Ņ. (Project leader), Eglīte, D. (Expert), Vaškevica, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Brauča, N. (Assistant (student)) & Mauriņš, S. (Project leader)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Reactivation of human herpesvirus 6 and 7
Prusty, B. K. (Project leader), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Leading expert), Waghmare, T. S. (Leading expert) & Liu, Z. (Expert (PhD student))
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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A 10-Year Study on Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis at a Tertiary Referral Hospital
Ptašņuka, M. (Corresponding Author), Lazdane, I., Fokins, V., Koļesova, O. & Plaudis, H., 6 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 15, 2, 413.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Morphological and Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Liver Inflammation in Patients with a History of COVID-19
Štrumfa, I. (Corresponding Author), Vīksna, L., Koļesova, O., Vanaga, I., Plaudis, H., Storoženko, J., Štrumfs, B., Pāvulāns, J. & Uļjanovs, R., 2 Jan 2026, In: Viruses. 18, 1, 68.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SARS-CoV-2 vakcinācija iedzimto imunitātes traucējumu pacientiem Latvijā: imūnās atbildes reakcija un iemesli atteikumam no rekomendētas vakcinācijas
Translated title of the contribution :SARS-Cov-2 Vaccination in Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity in Latvia: Immune Response and Reasons for Refusal of Recommended Vaccination Research output: Student thesis › Doctoral Thesis
Open Access
Datasets
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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
Dataset
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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
Dataset
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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Viruses (Journal)
Murovska, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
8 Jan 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Cancers (Journal)
Bariševs, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
8 Dec 2025 → 16 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Cancers (Journal)
Bariševs, M. (Reviewer of journal article)
28 Nov 2025 → 10 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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Latvijas zinātnieki pētī, kādēļ vēža šūnas tik veikli izvairās no nāves
21/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Precīzāka diagnostika un ārstēšana – zinātnieki tiecas uz precīzijas medicīnu jeb slimnieku personalizētu terapiju
8/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
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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