BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TYPO3/NONSGML Calendarize//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendarize-micro-world-up-close-exploring-microbial-resources-and-the-role-of-mirri-eric-in-research-open-day-at-the-microbial-strain-collection-of-latvia DTSTAMP:20260514T161004Z DTSTART:20260604T060000Z DTEND:20260604T080000Z SUMMARY:“Micro World Up Close: Exploring Microbial Resources and the Role of MIRRI-ERIC in Research” – Open Day at the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia DESCRIPTION:During the event\, visitors will learn about the preservation\, research\, and practical applications of microorganisms\, as well as the role of the collection in research and international collaboration. This time\, particular attention will be given to the significance of MIRRI-ERIC in microbial resource management and the development of research infrastructures\, providing insight into its operating principles\, international collaborations\, and the opportunities it offers to researchers and scientists.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to gain insight into the laboratory environment\, explore facilities and equipment\, and learn more about the accessibility and use of microbial resources in scientific research. The event will take place in an open and educational atmosphere\, promoting interest in science\, microbiology\, and study opportunities in this field. \nProgramTimeActivityRoom09:00–09:10Participant arrival and registrationRoom 52609:10–09:25Introduction to the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia\, its activities\, and research directionsRoom 52609:25–09:45Introduction to MIRRI-ERIC: the importance of microbial resource infrastructures and international collaborationRoom 52609:45–10:00The role of microorganism collections in science and researchRoom 52610:00–10:30Laboratory tour and equipment demonstrationsLaboratory facilities10:30–10:45Cryocollection tour and overview of microorganism preservation approachesCryocollection facility10:45–11:00Questions\, discussion\, and information about study and research opportunitiesRoom 526\nThe activities of the Latvian National Node of the Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure\, as well as the organization of the event\, are supported by the ERDF co-funded project No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/011 “University of Latvia and Institutes in the European Research Area—Excellence in Research and Collaboration.”\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

During the event\, visitors will learn about the preservation\, research\, and practical applications of microorganisms\, as well as the role of the collection in research and international collaboration. This time\, particular attention will be given to the significance of MIRRI-ERIC in microbial resource management and the development of research infrastructures\, providing insight into its operating principles\, international collaborations\, and the opportunities it offers to researchers and scientists.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain insight into the laboratory environment\, explore facilities and equipment\, and learn more about the accessibility and use of microbial resources in scientific research. The event will take place in an open and educational atmosphere\, promoting interest in science\, microbiology\, and study opportunities in this field.
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Program
Time	Activity	Room
09:00–09:10	Participant arrival and registration	Room 526
09:10–09:25	Introduction to the Microbial Strain Collection of Latvia\, its activities\, and research directions	Room 526
09:25–09:45	Introduction to MIRRI-ERIC: the importance of microbial resource infrastructures and international collaboration	Room 526
09:45–10:00	The role of microorganism collections in science and research	Room 526
10:00–10:30	Laboratory tour and equipment demonstrations	Laboratory facilities
10:30–10:45	Cryocollection tour and overview of microorganism preservation approaches	Cryocollection facility
10:45–11:00	Questions\, discussion\, and information about study and research opportunities	Room 526

The activities of the Latvian National Node of the Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure\, as well as the organization of the event\, are supported by the ERDF co-funded project No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/011 “University of Latvia and Institutes in the European Research Area—Excellence in Research and Collaboration.”

LOCATION:Jelgavas Street 1\, Room 526 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR