Laboratory of Finished Dosage Forms

The Laboratory of Finished Dosage Forms is part of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Rīga Stradiņš University (Rīga, Latvia). The Lab is composed of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, PhD students, pharmacists, chemists, and engineers.

Goals

RSU has set clear goals in its Development Strategy. In accordance with this, the Laboratory has the following goals:

Provide a wide range of research opportunities for both scientists and academic staff as well as for young researchers and students;
Foster collaboration between scientists and the pharmaceutical industry by educating young researchers and attracting new professionals from the industry;
Gathering pharmaceutical research infrastructure and human resources.

Mission

To develop existing and new research directions and novel technologies in various scientific areas: pharmaceutical technology, phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, innovative drug delivery systems, dosage forms, and biomaterials.

Vision

To establish the most advanced pharmaceutical research centre in Latvia and the Baltics that will provide scientific support to research groups of various profiles, as well as provide services for the development of new medicines for the pharmaceutical industry both locally and internationally.

The Lab's long-term goal is to become an internationally recognized research centre, with a primary focus on the research and development of pharmaceutical formulations and drug delivery systems for oral solid dosage forms, as well as the development of corresponding characterization methods. Key research areas include:

improving bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties of oral and topical drugs
exploring the use of polymers in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications
developing natural plant-based products and wound healing formulations

Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical and technological facilities, the Lab is actively involved in the education and training of highly qualified professionals for the pharmaceutical field. It serves as a foundation for pharmacy student training and research, contributing to both local and international research projects.

The lab is open to collaboration, aiming to attract external funding for competitive research projects and offering services to the pharmaceutical and related industries.

Project Manager, Pharmacy Technology, Academic Staff