Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis starts the implementation of the largest FP7 project in Latvia
From the 1st of September 2013 Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) starts the implementation of the 7th Framework Programme project „Strengthening the research and innovative capacities of the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, the leading Baltic regional centre for drug discovery” (InnovaBalt). The general objective of the InnovaBalt project is to strengthen the multidisciplinary research capacities, management of intellectual property as well as human resources in the innovative drug discovery at LIOS. The workplan of InnovaBalt includes the following activities: • The upgrading of research infrastructure at LIOS, • Organization of significant trans/international conferences and seminars in Riga, • Promotion of the exchange of experience and collaboration with 50 leading European research centrs, • Re-emigration of experienced researchers to Latvia. The implementation of these activities will ensure the contribution of LIOS in the socio-economic development of Baltic region and the exploration of LIOS potential in European Research Area. Total costs of project are 5.2 million euro; contribution of European Commission is 4.7 million euro. This is the largest FP7 project implemented in Latvia thus far. Coordinator of the project: Director of LIOS, Professor Ivars Kalviņš, Manager of the project: Head of Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology Dr. Maija Dambrova. Duration of the project – 42 months. The InnovaBalt kick-off meeting took place on September 4th2013 at LIOS. More information: http://www.osi.lv/index.php?lang=en&pos=1
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