Management
The highest decision-making body of the The National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) is the Scientific Council. The Scientific Council determines the strategic directions for NIRI’s development, approves the institute’s budget, and elects the Director of the The National Institute of Research and Innovation. The members of the Scientific Council are elected by the General Assembly of NIRI scientists.
The Institute is managed by a Director, who is elected by the Scientific Council for a four-year term. The Director of the Institute performs the duties and functions stipulated by the Scientific Activity Law. The Director of NIRI and his or her deputies constitute the executive management of the Institute.
Scientific Council
The NIRI Scientific Council (SC) commenced its work on 24 August 2026. The SC operates in accordance with the Regulations on the Election of the Scientific Council.
Scott Dax, PhD
An expert in the discovery and development of novel drug candidates, with more than 25 years of experience in drug development.
Prof. Aigars Jirgensons
Head of the Organic Synthesis Methodology group
Prof. Anders Karlen
Professor at Uppsala University, specialising in computer-aided drug design
Prof. Ēriks Rozners
Professor at Uppsala University, specialising in computer-aided drug design
Prof. Edgars Sūna
Head of the Laboratory of Advanced Technologies for Organic Synthesis
Executive
Dr. Osvalds Pugovičs
Acting Director of Teika Research Centre
