THE MAIN PROJECTS

managed or supervised since 1995

1. „Biophotonics: imaging, diagnostics and monitoring” – project #3 of Latvian national research programme „SOPHIS” #10-4/VPP-4/11, 2014-2017.

2. „Innovative technologies for diagnostic imaging of skin” – ERDF project #2111/3-015, 2014-2015.

3. „Biophotonic technologies for tissue repair (BI-TRE)” – EC FP7 ERA-NET BiophotonicsPlus project, 2014-2017.

4. “New optical technologies for complex non-contact skin diagnostics” – ERDF project #2111-030, 2010-2013.

5. “Biophotonics research group”, ESF project #1112-077, 2009-2012.

6. „Combination of electroporation and sonoporation for efficient drug delivery into cells and tissues for tumor treatment”, LV-LT-TW collaboration project, 2011-2013.

7.  „Imaging of skin autofluorescence photobleaching rates”, FP7 Laserlab Europe, JRA4 OPTBIO, 2009-2011; JRA BIOPTHICAL, 2012-2015. 

8. “New methods and technologies for production and application of optical fibres”, ERDF project #251-023, 2006-2008.

9. ”Information technologies for optical cardio-vascular monitoring”, ERDF project # 251-022, 2006-2008.

10. “Development of a new method for non-invasive determination of the capillary refill rate”, LSC project #08.2150, 2008.

11. “Methods and devices for optical cardio-vascular monitoring”, University of Latvia research project, 2004 - 2008.

12. “Perspective biomaterials and medical technologies”, Latvian state research project, 2005-2008.

13. “Optical methods for “in vivo” control of bio-processes”, LSC Grant # 04.283, 2004 – 2007.

14. “CLEAR – Clinical Research Physician”, EC LEONARDO DA VINCI project # 2003-A/03/B/F/PP-158.023, 2003 – 2006.

15. “Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy – Centre of Excellence for Basic Research in Nanoscale Physics and Applications”, EC FP5 # G1MA-CT-2002-04063, 2003-2005 (activity leader).

16. “Development of optical methods for functional diagnostics”, Scientific Exchange Program between Latvia and USA (Columbia University), 2004.

17. “Optoelectronic equipment and methodology for cardio-vascular monitoring during the training process”, LMES Grant # TOP 02-13, 2002 - 2003.

18. „AOMD-3” – EC FP5 Project # ICA1- 2001- 60041, 2002.

19. “Biomedical Physics in vocational training at different levels: targeting distance education”, EC LEONARDO DA VINCI project # LT/00/B/F/PP-137.024, 2001-2002.

20. ”Optical methods and devices for non-invasive blood flow control", LSC Grant # 01.0067, 2001-2003.

21. “Studies of ALA-based laser photodynamic therapy”, EC Programme “Improving Human Potential – Access to Research Infrastructures”, project # HPRI-CT-1999-00041, Lund Laser Centre, 2001.

22. “Lasers and Bio-optics in medicine”, VISBY project, Lund University Medical Laser Centre, 2001.

23. “TRAIN-NET”, EC FP5 Project # QLAM- 20000 – 00212, 2001.

24. "Fibre-optical methods for implant-tissue bio-compatibility studies", LSC Grant # 01.0215, 2001-2003.

25. "Complex study of the side-emitting optical fibres and lightguide instruments", LSC Grant # BO 883, 1997 – 2000.

26. „Go-go (Progress)”, EC FP5 Project # ICA1- 2000-50009, 2000.

27. "Baltic Biomedical Engineering and Physics courses", EC TEMPUS-PHARE JEP # 12402-97, 1998–1999.

28. “BaltNet”, EC FP5 Project # ICA1-1999-50003, 1999.

29. "Development of MSc study course on Biomedical Optics", EC TEMPUS-PHARE IMG # 95-LV-2007, 1996.

30. "Study and optimisation of parameters of the side-emitting optical fibres", LMES project # TPP 95-61, 1995 – 1996.

31. "Optical fibre medical instruments and sensor devices", LSC Grant # BO 673/755, 1994 – 1996.

32. “Potential of fibre optic sensors for medical monitoring”, Royal Society London & King’s College London, 1995.