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Education/Academic qualification
3.1 Basic medicine, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
7 Nov 2024 → 6 Nov 2027
3.1 Basic medicine, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
3 Jun 2021 → 2 Jun 2024
3.1 Basic medicine, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
1 Oct 2018 → 30 Sept 2021
1.6 Biological sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
19 Sept 2015 → 17 Sept 2018
External positions
Head of Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Pharmaclogy, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Field of Science
- 3.1 Basic medicine
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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MSCA : BioTransform. Mapping the Uncharted Human Metabolism for Novel Food Bioactives
Dambrova, M. (Partner's coordinator), Bandere, D. (Work package leader) & Sīle, I. (Work package leader)
1/11/25 → 1/11/29
Project: EU Programmes › Horizon Europe
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Circulation of carnitine and acylcarnitines in the body and their involvement in metabolic processes
Krims-Dāvis, K. (Project leader), Dambrova, M. (Supervisor) & Liepiņš, E. (Supervisor)
1/10/24 → 29/09/28
Project: PhD projects
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Long-chain Acylcarnitines in Diabetes Mellitus: their Role in Pathogenesis, Diagnostics and as a Therapeutic Target
Pētersons, A. (Project leader), Konrāde, I. (Supervisor) & Dambrova, M. (Supervisor)
1/10/24 → 29/09/28
Project: PhD projects
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Investigating enhanced permeability-retention effect in triple negative breast cancer with stealth nanoparticles.
Serzants, R. (Project leader), Dambrova, M. (Supervisor) & Sizovs, A. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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Analysis and therapeutic effect of polyunsaturated fatty acid-containing lipids in models of cardiometabolic disease
Gukalova, B. (Project leader), Dambrova, M. (Supervisor) & Liepiņš, E. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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Low Bioavailability and High TMAO Production: Novel Insights Into Acetylcarnitine and Carnitine Metabolism
Krims-Dāvis, K. (Corresponding Author), Ozola, M., Razživina, V., Gukālova, B., Konrāde, I., Dambrova, M. & Liepiņš, E., Dec 2025, In: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 69, 24, e70316.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Meldonium Improves Functional Capacity in Patients with Right Ventricular Failure
Kigitoviča, D. (Corresponding Author), Dzirnieks, K., Lejnieks, A., Dambrova, M., Skride, A. & Vilšķērsts, R., 2 Nov 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 14, 21, 7787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extensive analysis of pollutant interactions: Identification of deleterious synergistic effects at environmentally relevant dose levels using Drosophila and mammalian cells
Lagunas-Rangel, F. A. (Corresponding Author), Åberg, M., Liao, S., Espinelli-Amorim, F., Tummaramatti-Hanumant, R., Jackeviča, L., Briviba, M., Liu, W., Fredriksson, R., Alsehli, A. M., Spjuth, O., Kloviņš, J., Dambrova, M., Kudłak, B., Andersson, C. & Schiöth, H. B. (Corresponding Author), 25 Aug 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 992, 179848.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Statins regulate kinase signaling by causing changes in phosphorylation, rather than through changes in gene expression or direct inhibition: evidence in colorectal cancer
Lagunas-Rangel, F. A. (Corresponding Author), Jonsson, J., Jackevica, L., Fredriksson, R., Dambrova, M. & Schiöth, H. B. (Corresponding Author), Aug 2025, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 16, 1653702.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
LC–MS/MS‑based simultaneous quantifcation of acylcarnitines, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid: exploring potential biomarkers in human plasma
Gukalova, B. (Corresponding Author), Krims-Dāvis, K., Sevostjanovs, E., Leduskrasta, A., Konrāde, I., Dambrova, M. & Liepinsh, E., Aug 2025, In: Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 417, 19, p. 4299-4309 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Grand Medal of the Latvian Academy of Sciences
Dambrova, M. (Recipient), 21 Nov 2024
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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Acylcarnitines in health and disease
Dambrova, M. (Speaker)
7 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Fatty Acid-Derived Energy Metabolites Acylcarnitines: Going With the flow?
Dambrova, M. (Invited speaker)
24 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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HMG-CoA Reductase: From Statins till Energy Metabolism Pathways
Dambrova, M. (Speaker)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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RSU Research week 2025
Lejnieks, A. (Scientific committee member), Konrāde, I. (Scientific committee member), Dambrova, M. (Scientific committee member), Gardovska, D. (Scientific committee member), Kalējs, O. (Scientific committee member), Stradiņš, P. (Scientific committee member), Kalējs, M. (Scientific committee member), Skride, A. (Scientific committee member), Rudzītis, A. (Scientific committee member), Radziņa, M. (Scientific committee member), Linhart, A. (Scientific committee member), Wilbring, M. (Scientific committee member), Ērglis, A. (Scientific committee member), Dzerve, V. (Scientific committee member), Latkovskis, G. (Scientific committee member), Pugovičs, O. (Scientific committee member) & Liepiņš, E. (Scientific committee member)
26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Latvijas ārstniecības augi kā iedvesmas avots farmaceitiem
Razživina, V. (Speaker), Dambrova, M. (Co-author), Pugovics, O. (Co-author), Grinberga, S. (Co-author) & Sīle, I. (Co-author)
27 Jun 2023 → 29 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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"In both the lab and the institute, a successful collaboration with industry relies on three key factors: reputation, reputation, reputation" : an interview with Maija Dambrova
1/06/25 → 14/07/25
3 items of Media coverage
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Profesores Dambrovas laboratorijā pētnieki ik dienu dara kaut ko pirmo reizi pasaulē
11/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Farmācijas zinātņu doktore Maija Dambrova: Latvijā noteikti ir pasaules līmeņa zinātne
4/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
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