Development of Magnetic Resonance in Latvia

Acronym
MR LATVIA
Web-site; LinkedIn profile
mrlatvia.osi.lv
Grant Agreement ID
101160091
Implementation period
01/09/2024 – 30/09/2027
Coordinator
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS), Latvia
Call for proposal
HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02
Total Budget
€ 1 499 981,25 (EU contribution € 1 499 981,25)
Project participants
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis
Centre de RMN à Très Hauts Champs in Lyon, France
Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche di Metallo Proteine in Florence, Italy
Project leader in LIOS
Dr. Alons Lends
LIOS Budget
€ 750 875,00 (EU contribution € 419 750,00)

The MR LATVIA Project is a pioneering initiative focused on establishing a regional centre of excellence in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS). Specializing in (bio)pharmaceuticals research, the project bridges collaboration between LIOS and two top-class European NMR centres:

  • Centre de RMN à Très Hauts Champs in Lyon, France.
  • Consorzio Interuniversitario Risonanze Magnetiche di Metallo Proteine in Florence, Italy.

Our mission is to create a national NMR core facility that strengthens Latvia’s research ecosystem while contributing to European-level advancements in NMR applications.

Key Objectives

  • Enhance research and innovation performance at LIOS.
  • Raise the research profile of LIOS staff and boost administrative capacities.
  • Transfer expertise through inter-institutional seminars, scientific events, and on-the-job training for early-stage researchers.
  • Develop LIOS into a regional NMR hub, integrating with Europe’s leading NMR research infrastructures.

Activities & Impact

  • Joint research projects with advanced partners.
  • Hosting workshops, summer schools, and conferences to disseminate knowledge.
  • Providing access to NMR instrumentation and expertise to researchers across Latvia and the Baltic Sea region.

Long-term Vision

Through strategic networking and collaboration, MR LATVIA aims to close the research and innovation gap within Europe. Our goal is to establish LIOS as a critical node in the European NMR network, driving scientific excellence and regional innovation in the Baltic region.