Research project proposal Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples” was approved under activity 1.1.1.2. “Post-doctoral Research Aid” specific objective 1.1.1 “To increase the research and innovation capacity of scientific institutions of Latvia and their ability to attract external funding by investing in human resources and infrastructure” of operational programme “Growth and Employment”. 

The objective of the project is to enhance management and control of food products in order to facilitate safety and high added value of the Latvian national food sector.

The project proposes gaining increased capacity of post doctorate at “BIOR” for the development and application of new analytical methods by the applying of ultra-high-resolution (UHR) and high-resolution (HR) mass spectometric (MS) techniques for the analysis of regulated and “new” contaminants (e.g. pesticied, flame retardants, veterinary drugs) in food products available on the Latvian market.

The aim of the resercher bases on the analytical advantages provided by UHRMS and HRMS in the analysis of contaminants in food products.

The application of the developed methods for the analysis of Latvian products will provide comprehensive insights on the contamination status of food available on Latvian market.

The project will promote public awareness of food safety and ensure the knowledge transfer to stakeholders. The project outcomes will be summarised in: 5 – publications; 4 – conferences; 1 – report in popular magazine. The project realisation will support the control of Latvian food safety and will strengthen product competitiveness in EU markets.

The cooperation institution is The State Education Development Agency (SEDA). Project duration is 36 months. Total costs are 133 805,88 EUR where 85% is financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

October 12, 2018

Project news

• Topicalities of the twelfth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.01.2022
• Topicalities of the elevenths stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.10.2021
• Topicalities of the tenth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.07.2021
• Topicalities of the ninth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.04.2021
• Topicalities of the eighth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.01.2021
• Topicalities of the seventh stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.10.2020
• Progress report of the sixth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247
  14.07.2020
• Progress report of the fifth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247
  14.04.2020
• Topicalities of the fourth stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  14.01.2020
• Topicalities of the third stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples” 
  21.10.2019
• ​Topicalities of the second stage of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples”
  21.07.2019
• Progress report of the first period of the post-doctoral research project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247
  21.04.2019
• Launch of the project Nr.1.1.1.2/VIAA/2/18/247 „ Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry as an effective tool for the analysis of food contamination: development of new analytical methods and application to real samples” 
  21.01.2019