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The European Rare Diseases Research Alliance (ERDERA) kindly asks to disseminate information about the opportunity to participate in an online workshop.
Below is detailed information from the ERDERA representative, Associate Professor Birutė Tumienė:
May we invite you to the ERDERA WP24 workshop on the inclusion of underrepresented countries into rare disease R&I; as the title suggests, both WP24 and the event serves for the support of increased participation of underrepresented countries and exchange of good practices (incl. with „overrepresented“ countries). The workshop will take place on March 18, 1-5:30 PM EET/ 12AM – 4:30PM CET. The programme of the workshop and the link for registration is presented below. Registration will stay open until March 13.
Registration link: WP24 Knowledge Exchange Workshop for Underrepresented Countries
| Time (local) | Agenda |
| 13:00-13:10 | Welcome and introduction from the leaders of WP24 |
| 13:10-14:00 | Overview of the D24.5 Guidelines for UC inclusion in ERDERA funded actions (focused at the national level) ~15min
Task 24.2 – Summary of the most visible assets of each interviewed country ~15 min Q&A |
| 14:00-15:30 | Best practices of R&I in rare diseases implemented at the National level
· Catalyst Award, Ireland · MJD|SCA3 Clinical Research Network, Portugalia · Bulgaria example · High-performer example |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00-17:00 | Pre-award offices as support of R&I
· IMGGE’s new example · Office from a clinical research centre · Other examples: Austria, Belgium, Spain… |
| 17:00-17:30 | Conclusions and next steps |
The National Contact Point for Horizon Europe at the Latvian Council of Science announces that, on 10 March, calls for proposals under the European Research Infrastructures (RI) programme will open, with a submission deadline of 16 June.
An Opportunity to Apply for Advisory Support for the Preparation of “Horizon Europe” Twinning Project Proposals
Advisory support for Latvian coordinators in the preparation of project proposals under the European Union programme “Horizon Europe” is now also available for the Twinning call.
The objective of this support scheme is to promote the participation of Latvian scientific institutions in the “Horizon Europe” programme as project coordinators by reimbursing the costs of consultations provided by foreign experts for the improvement of project proposals, up to a maximum amount of EUR 5,000.
The support is intended for Latvian scientific institutions to engage expert services for the provision of advisory assistance to coordinators of “Horizon Europe” project proposals. A consultation shall be understood as oral and written recommendations provided by an expert for the enhancement of a project proposal, as well as a preliminary review of the proposal prior to its submission to a “Horizon Europe” call. Support is granted for project proposals that have received expert consultations and that obtain an evaluation of “above the quality threshold” in the respective “Horizon Europe” call.
Further information on the conditions of the support scheme is available at:
https://www.lzp.gov.lv/lv/atbalsts-eiropas-savienibas-programmas-apvarsnis-eiropa-projektu-pieteikumu-latvijas-koordinatoru-konsultesanai.
You are kindly invited to participate in the International Conference on Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Latvia in 2026.
The conference will be held on 26 March 2026 at the House of Science, 3 Jelgavas Street. The deadline for abstract submission is 25 January 2026.
Further information is available on the website of the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Latvia and on the Indico platform.
2-4 MAR 2026
BIOSTEC 2026
This event brings together researchers and practitioners, including engineers, biologists, health professionals and informatics/computer scientists, interested in both theoretical advances and applications of information systems, artificial intelligence, signal processing, electronics and other engineering tools in knowledge areas related to biology and medicine.
Find out more and register here.
24-27 MAR 2026
EMIM 2026 Ljubljana, Slovenia
This event will explore the latest developments in morphological, functional and molecular imaging at all scales, including mass spectroscopy, microscopy, and noninvasive imaging in preclinical and exploratory clinical studies. This also includes new strategies for image-guided therapies and theranostics.
Find out more here.
16-19 APR 2026
ESRR’26 Bergen, Norway
Only 2 months left to submit your abstract for the European Symposium on Radiopharmacy & Radiochemistry (ESRR). This biannual meeting is the symposium for those interested in radiopharmaceutical sciences, radiochemistry, GMP, and the latest developments shaping the field.
Find out more here.
12-13 MAY 2026
The International Drug Repurposing Conference 2026
Join the leading international drug repurposing conference to explore the future of patient-centric medicines repurposing. From rare diseases and AI-driven drug discovery, to policy, funding and community-led success stories, iDR26 brings together the global drug repurposing community to navigate the next chapter in maximising patient benefit. Find out more and apply here.
Congratulations!
Our hospital’s Chief Specialist for Scientific Activities of the Medical Council, Professor Mārcis Leja, has been appointed a Knight Officer of the Order of the Three Stars. The award was granted in recognition of his contributions to medical education and science, with particular emphasis on the early diagnosis and prevention of oncological diseases, as well as the promotion of public health in Latvia.
The solemn ceremony for the presentation of Latvia’s highest state decorations – the Order of the Three Stars, the Order of Viesturs and the Cross of Recognition – took place at Riga Castle on 18 November, marking the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia. The decorations were presented by Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia.
