Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR"
About event
Get ready for an evening where science turns into a miracle!
What is everyday for researchers is revealed to us as a miracle – and this evening we invite you to experience it for yourself.
The world of microbiology – one drop of water will reveal a whole planet of invisible bacteria, and you will be able to explore it yourself.
Secrets in food – pathologists and parasitologists will allow you to see what we don’t notice in everyday life. You will find out what diseases are transmitted by vectors!
Young researchers – for the first time, students will present their scientific research works: about the properties of honey, coniferous tree extracts and even whether supermarket vegetables are really safe.
Water adventures – overcome obstacles, cross “rivers”, collect water DNA and discover the secrets of lakes, rivers and seas!
The secret of the plankton life cycle – Plankton is an important food resource for many larger aquatic animals, but what its everyday life is like, you will discover with us!
And that's just the beginning! You're in for adventures that will surprise, excite, and make you see science with brand new eyes.
- Fields of research: environmental chemistry, veterinary medicine, food science and public health.
- Time and duration of the event: 17.00-22.00
- Language of the event: The event will be held in Latvian, but if necessary, visitors will be able to communicate with scientists in English.
- Location: Lejupes street 3, Riga
- Contact information: Ilze Dimante, BIOR Sabiedrisko attiecību vadītāja, Tālr. 26111123, ilze.dimante@bior.lv
- Transport: By private vehicle, public transport and on foot. Free street parking is provided. Buses: 60, 12, 23 (stop at the Riga dairy factory "Lejupes iela" or the SEB bank "Jāņa Čakstes gatve"). Tram: 10 (stop "BIŠUMUIŽA") and another ~20 min on foot.
- Environmental accessibility: Environmental accessibility for people with mobility impairments is ensured
Date of event:
September 26, 2025
Time:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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"BIOR" is the leading research center in the Baltics and the main national laboratory of food and veterinary medicine. By purposefully strengthening the scientific and research capacity, cooperating with leading research centers and laboratories of national and European importance in Europe, as well as providing the functions of the National Reference Laboratory, the institute "BIOR" is a leader "BIOR" is also recognized internationally as a stable leader in its fields of research, such as environmental chemistry, veterinary medicine, and public health. International experts have especially emphasized the contribution of the "BIOR" institute to the strengthening and development of research, which has ensured recognition on an international scale.