The Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Bioinformatics Group (https://www.rsu.lv/en/bioinformatics-group)) specialises in analysing and integrating genomic, transcriptomic, microbiome, and other omics data with clinical or phenotype information to support precision medicine. We employ different data integration methods, including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping, network-based approaches, and machine learning (ML) to identify relationships between different data types, linking them to clinical or phenotypic outcomes. Our current activities also focus on research software quality and automated computational workflows, emphasizing FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles.
RSU is a modern, globally competitive European research university, located in Riga, Latvia that is the centre for talented people and the place to receive outstanding research and on practice-based education and experience.
RSU mission is to ensure creation, accumulation and transfer of knowledge valued in the international research community, and to offer excellent, inclusive and sustainable educational opportunities and to contribute to the development of society in the field of health, life and social sciences.
RSU in numbers:
•Established: 1950
•10.467students
•77 student source countries
•2.501 international students
•>150 doctoral students
RSU has been included in various international university rankings. According to the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, RSU has been ranked as the best university in Latvia and the second best in Baltics. RSU is ranked among the world's top 1501+ universities in the The World University Rankings 2024.
The university is recognized for its commitment to proving high quality education in healthcare disciplines and social sciences, as well research activities. It specializes in medical, health science and social sciences, offering programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and other related fields.
Known for its international approach, RSU attracts students from various countries worldwide.
RSU values academic integrity and emphasises the importance of open science for researchers and society.
RSU has been known for its considerable research performance both in Latvia and in the internationally. RSU researchers conduct fundamental and applied research at the national and international level, participate in research programmes, actively develop cooperation with institutions and enterprises, providing scientific services and expertise.
RSU is in scientific collaboration with 8000+ international partners worldwide form 130+ countries. RSU has coordinated and participated in numerous EU projects (FP7, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, ERA-NET, JPI, COST, etc.).
Comprehensive information on RSU research resources and outputs are available via Research Portal: https://www.rsu.lv/en/research/rsu-research-portal
RSU has several research fields and priorities: https://www.rsu.lv/en/research/research-platforms-and-fields
In addition, RSU is certified according to ISO 9001 and LVS EN ISO 50001 standards. The RSU Quality Management System is documented in process descriptions and audited and complies with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015. The common administrative capacities of RSU will be utilized to support the realization of any activities, the project implementation and risk management.