LZP - The Latvian Council of Science was established in 1991. In accordance with the Law on Scientific Activity, the Latvian Council of Science is a collegiate institution of the scientists under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Science. The Council is a counsellor of the Latvian Government on research and researchers training issues. It advises on the formulation and implementation of science, higher education and R&D policy. The Council takes active part in project based competitive R&D funding, as well as promotes the development of Latvian researcher resources and fosters the international scientific cooperation.
Projects that are currently being implemented
GISTAR - Research on implementation of a set of measures for prevention of gastric cancer mortality by eradication H.pylori and timely recognition of precancerous lesionsProjekta mērķis ir kuņģa vēža izraisītās mirstības samazināšana, veicot H.pylori eradikāciju un nosakot pepsinogēnu līmeni.
The aim of the project is to reduce the mortality caused by gastric cancer by eradicating H. pylori and determining pepsinogen levels.
Project is funded by FLPP (Fundamental and Applied Research Projects) Program. Program is implemented by Latvian Council of Science, project No. lzp-2018/1-0135.
The duration of the project - 31/08/2018 until 31/08/2021
Project identification no. - lzp-2018/1-0135
The total funding of the project - 300 000 EUR
Project scientific manager - Dr. med. Mārcis Leja
More information - HERE
Completed projects
Ethically and socially responsible governance of research biobanks in Latvia: analysis of opinions of public, donors and researchers
The aim of the project is to contribute to ethically and socially responsible governance of research biobanks in Latvia by analysing opinions of the general public, donors and researchers.
The work is funded by FLPP (Fundamental and Applied Research Projects) Program. Program is implemented by Latvian Council of Science, project No. lzp-2018/2-0171.
The duration of the project - 01.12.2018- 30.11.2020
Project identification no. - lzp-2018/2-01710
The total funding of the project - 200 000 EUR
Project scientific manager - Asoc. prof Signe Mežinska
More information - HERE
Volatile organic compounds for potential application in gastric cancer screening
The work is funded by FLPP (Fundamental and Applied Research Projects) Program. Program is implemented by Latvian Council of Science, project No. lzp-2018/2-0228.
The duration of the project - 01/12/2018 until 30/11/2020
Project identification no. - LZP2018/29
The total funding of the project - 200 000 EUR
Project scientific manager - Ilze Kikuste
Volatile biomarkers for identifying risk factors for etermination of cancer and increased risk of cancer: proof of concept and evaluation of effects of microflora of the digestive system
The duration of the study - 01/03/2013 - 31/12/2016
Project Manager -Dr.med. Mārcis Leja