Latvian Academy of Sciences
Latvian BIOLOGISTS
© Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1999
Last updated: October, 2004
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*Austra ABOLINA, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publications
Born: 1932, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Latvian Forestry Research Institute Silava
Rigas iela 111, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7 949915. Fax: +371 7901359
E-mail: austra@silava.lv
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*Juris Imants AIVARS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- vasomotion in microcirculatory vessels
- effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on organisms
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1941, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034870. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: aivarsj@lanet.lv
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*Gunars ANDRUSAITIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- rare and threatened species of plants and animals
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1930, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169
Latvia
Phone: +371 7 944988. Fax: +371 7944985
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Valdis Girts BALODIS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- environmental monitoring
- effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on organisms
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1940, Jelgava, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034874. Fax: +371 7034874
E-mail: vbalodis@lanet.lv
Home page: click here
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*Arvids BARSEVSKIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Biology
- taxonomy of ground-beetles
Recent/Representative Publications
A.Barsevskis, U.Valainis. Review of faunae of ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
in the Baltic States. - Proc. XII European Carabidologists Meeting, Murcia, Sept.
19-22, 2005, pp. 249-253.
Born: 1965, Kraslava district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela 13, Daugavpils, LV 5401, Latvia
Phone: +371 654 26719. Fax: +371 654 26719
E-mail: beetles@dau.lv
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*Janis BAUMANIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- ornithology (Dynamics of Latvian avifauna)
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1940, Limbazi district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia,
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7945393. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv
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*Nadezda BERZINA, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- nutrient modulating role in animal organism
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1945, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia,
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945401. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: nemo.berzina@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Inara BONDARE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- dendroflora of Baltics
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1943, Liepaja, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
National Botanic Gardens
Miera iela 1, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945446. Fax: +371 7945446
E-mail: dendroflora@nbd.apollo.lv
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*Guntis BRUMELIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- ecophysiology
- cellular metal uptake
- metal monitoring
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1957, Toronto, Canada
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034874. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: guntis.brumelis@lu.lv
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*Ausma BUCENA, Dr. chem.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1940, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7945434. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: zenkevics@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Karlis BUIVIDS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant genetics
- plant tissue cultures and breeding
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1943, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
National Botanic Gardens
Miera iela 1, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945440. Fax: +371 7944735
E-mail: nbd@nbd.org.lv
Home page: click here
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*Peteris CIMDINS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- limnology
- ecology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1944, Vecpiebalga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Vidzeme University College
Cesu iela 4, Valmiera, LV 4200, Latvia
Phone: +371 9437830, +371 4207230. Fax: +371 4207229
E-mail: peteris@va.lv, cesam@lanet.lv
Home page: click here
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*Zigrida CUDARE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- ecology
- insect-fungus, baculovirus interactions
- pest insects on strawberry
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1932, Ogre district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Department of Experimental Enthomology
Institute of Biology,University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils , LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945420. Fax: +371 9345412
E-mail: zigrida@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Ivars DRUVIETIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- algae flora
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1950, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945418. Fax: +371 7945442
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Dace GERTNERE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- botany
- plant physiology
- plant biotechnology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1946, Limbazi district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034313. Fax: +371 7820113.
E-mail: daceg@lanet.lv
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*Dace GRAUDA, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant genetics
Recent/Representative Publication
Born:
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945435. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: dace@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Gederts IEVINS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1960, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034860. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: gederts.ievins@lu.lvHome page: click here _________________________________________________________________
*Gunta JAKOBSONE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant tissue culture, callus, sterile cultivation of embryos of roses
- biotechnology in plant breeding
- plant physiology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1951, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
National Botanic Gardens
Miera iela 1, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 9255479. Fax: +371 7 945460
E-mail: gunta.jakobsone@nbd.apollo.lv
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*Liga JANKEVICA, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- biological control
- insect pathogens
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1962, Plavinas, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945420. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: liga_jankevica@hotmail.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Anton KOLODYNSKI, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- human ecology
- psychophysiology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1945, Belorussia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 944988. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: anton.kolodynski@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Rihards KONDRATOVICS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- plant physiology and anatomy
- plant introduction and selection
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1932, Daugavpils, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia
Raina bulv.19, Riga, LV 1586
LatviaPhone: +371 9103858. Fax: +371 7913127
E-mail: rodod@latnet.lv
Home page: click here
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*Uldis KONDRATOVICS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant anatomy
- plant propagation physiology
- rhododendron introduction and breeding (Internet support in Latvian - http://priede.bf.lu.lv/Babite/Babite.shtml)
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1963, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, LatviaPhone: +371 7034860. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: ulkoro@latnet.lv
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*Indrikis KRAMS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- ornithology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1962, Jelgava district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Daugavpils University
Vienibas iela13, Daugavpils, LV 5400, LatviaPhone: +371 5422890. Fax: +371 5422890
E-mail: krams@apollo.lv
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*Aivars MEDNIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1938, Jelgava district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv
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*Viesturs MELECIS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born:
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7944987. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: vmelecis@email.lubi.edu.lv
Home page: click here
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*Vizma NIKOLAJEVA, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1955, Madona, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034868. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: collect@lanet.lv
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*Andris OREHOVS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- morphology
- morphogenesis and phytocenology of perennials
- applied ecology
- ecologically grounded landscaping with perennials and development of the corresponding computerised information system
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1934, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia Botanical Garden
Kandavas iela 2, Riga, LV-1083, LatviaPhone: +371 7452811. Fax: +371 7450852
E-mail: anorbo@latnet.lv_______________________________________________________________
Anita OSVALDE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- biochemical protection mechanisms of plants
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1960, Jurmala, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7 945417. Fax: +371 9 345412
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv
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Mara PAKALNE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- vegetation science
- mire conservation
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1961, Madona district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology
Department of Botany and Ecology
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, LatviaPhone: +371 7034861. Fax: +371 7820113
E-mail: mara@lanet.lv_________________________________________________________________
Alfons PITERANS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- lichens flora, protected species and distribution
- algae
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1930, Istalsna, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, LatviaPhone: +371 7034877. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: apiteran@lanet.lv
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Izaks RASALS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- plant genetics
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1947, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 67945435, +371 29516935 (cellul.). Fax: +371 67944986
E-mail: izaks@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Arnis SEISUMS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- taxonomy of genus Allium and Iris
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1962, Gulbene, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
National Botanic Gardens
Miera iela 1, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7945456. Fax: +371 7945460
E-mail: arnis.seisums@nbd.apollo.lv_______________________________________________________________
Maija Selga, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant ultrastructure, adaption, stress response
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology, University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7 945441. Fax: +371 7934862
E-mail: turs@lanet.lv
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*Turs SELGA, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- plant ultrastructure
- plant stress
- image analysis
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1966, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, LatviaPhone: +371 7034873. Fax: +371 7934862
E-mail: turs@lanet.lv
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Gunta SPRINGE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- freshwater microbiology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1955, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology,
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils , LV 2169
LatviaPhone: +371 7945412. Fax: +371 9345412
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv
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Viesturs SULCS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Biology
- botany
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1952, Ranka, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology,
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7945422. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: vsulcs@email.lubi.edu.lv
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Janis VIKSNE, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1936, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia
Phone: +371 7945437. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: ornlab@latnet.lv
Home page: click here
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Ivars ZARINS, Dr.biol.
Main interests:
- virology
- experimental entomology
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1935, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology,
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7 945420. Fax: +371 9345412.
E-mail: office@email.lubi.edu.lv
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*Henriks ZENKEVICS, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Biology,
University of Latvia
Miera iela 3, Salaspils, LV 2169, LatviaPhone: +371 7945434. Fax: +371 7944986
E-mail: zenkevics@email.lubi.edu.lv
Home page: click here
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Tanya ZORENKO, Dr.habil.biol.
Main interests:
- animal and human behaviour
- evolution
Recent/Representative Publication
Born: 1949, Simferopol, Ukraine
Affiliation & Address
University of Latvia, Faculty of Biology,
Kronvalda bulv. 4, Riga, LV 1586, LatviaPhone: +371 7034883. Fax: +371 7034862
E-mail: zorenkot@lanet.lv
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