About me

Dr. Liga Zvejniece is a Leading Researcher at the National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) in Latvia. She has more than 20 years of experience in interdisciplinary pharmacological research, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. By utilizing behavioral tests, phenotyping of genetically modified animals, and biomedical/molecular biology approaches, her research centers on investigating the mechanisms of action of novel compounds. In addition to managing numerous academic research grants and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects, Dr. Zvejniece has been responsible for animal protection and welfare at the institute since 2011. She also serves as a member of the Latvian Animal Protection Ethics Board and the National Committee for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.