Elga Sidhoma

Work experience

2019 - Present	Acting Head of the Department Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology
2019 - Present	Assistant Professor Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology
2015 - Present	Dermatologist, venereologist SIA “Derma Clinic Riga”
2013 - Present	Dermatologist, venereologist A/S "Veselības centru apvienība" Medical center Pulss 5
2015 - 2019	Assistant Professor Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Department of Morphology
2017 - 2019	Head of the Laboratory Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Laboratory of Morphology
2014 - 2015	Acting Lecturer Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Department of Morphology
2011 - 2014	Acting Assistant Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Department of Morphology
2011 - 2011	Teacher Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy and Anthropology, Department of Morphology
2015 - 2018	Dermatologist, venereologist SIA “Sievietes veselības centrs”
2010 - 2015	Dermatologist, venereologist Associate Professor J. Kisis private practice

Education and training

2015	Dr. med. Rīga Stradiņš University Title of the doctoral thesis "Morphological characterization of local defence system in the skin of psoriasis patients"; Scientific supervisors: Dr. med., Dr. habil. med., professor Māra Pilmane, Dr. med., asoc. professor Jānis Ķīsis
2009 - 2014	PhD program Rīga Stradiņš University, Division of Doctoral Studies
2009 - 2012	Dermatology, venereology residency Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Continuing Education
2003 - 2009	Medical Doctor (MD) Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine

Achievements

Continuing education a.o. qualification upgrade

April 16 – 19, 2018 ERASMUS+ training mobility to acquire In situ hybridization method at Istanbul University, Cerraphasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

November 26 – December 2, 2017 The American Austrian Foundation/The Open Medical Institute seminar "Chronic Inflammatory Skin Disease", Salzburg, Austria

November 6 – 12, 2016 The American Austrian Foundation/The Open Medical Institute seminar "Dermatology", Salzburg, Austria

September 3 – 5, 2015 EADV Dermoscopy course for specialists, Prague, Czech Republic

October 20 – 21, 2014 International seminar "Medical teaching" organized by American – Austrian foundation and Riga Stradins University

June 20, 2013 ICH/GCP Foundation Training Course, Certificate of Training No. 2007000207, ICON Latvia, Riga, Latvia

June 25 – 29, 2012 EADV Summer School – Dermatopathology, part 2, Graz, Austria

February 24 – 25, 2012 EADV Training Course – Paediatric Dermatology, Barcelona, Spain

July 24 – 29, 2011 2nd Munich International Summer Academy ISA 2011 of Practical Dermatology, Munich, Germany

July 11 – 15, 2011 EADV Summer School – Dermatopathology, part 1, Graz, Austria

October 28, 2010 The Clinicopathological Course in virtual dermatopathology, Pfizer and the Nordic Institute of Virtual Dermatopathology, Copenhagen, Denmark

September 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011 ERASMUS Programme Training at Department of Dermatology, Roskilde Hospital and Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark under the supervision of professor Gregor B.E. Jemec

July 26 – 30, 2010 ESDR/EADV Summer Research Workshop: Research & Imaging Techniques: skin structure, function and homeostasis, Vienna, Austria

April 13 – 14, 2010 Statistical processing and evaluation of scientific data, Training course, Associate Professor Mesfin Kassaye Tessma (guest lecturer from Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden), Riga Stradins University, Division of Doctoral Studies

August 1 – 31, 2006 IFMSA Professional exchange programme, Department of Radiology, Semmelweis University Hospital, Budapest, Hungary

Lectured study course

Functional Histology

Functional Histology and Embryology

Histology with Basics of Embryology

Histology and Functional Embryology

Histology and Medical Cell Biology

Embryology

Histology

Basics of Neuroscience

Anatomy and Histology

Cell and Tissue Microstructure

Supervised study course

Dermatology and Venereology

Dermatovenerology (Pathology Visualisation, Modern Diagnostics, Therapy Possibilities)

Anatomy and Histology

Embryology and Histology

Histology

Supervised and reviewed student research papers

Supervised:

Doctoral theses: 1

Reviewed:

Master's theses: 1

Projects

Researcher; Rīga Stradiņš University Grant Research Project "The elaboration of diagnostic prognostic factor algorithm of facial tissue complex regeneration for cleft patients in longitudinal aspect" (M.Pilmane) 01.04.2019.-30.09.2019.

Researcher (grant); Rīga Stradiņš University, Department of Science Project "Longitudinal research on cleft morphopathogenesis" (M.Pilmane) 01.06.2016.-31.12.2016.

Memberships

Latvian Council of Science expert rights in medical and health sciences, subdivision clinical medicine since 2015

Member of Rīga Stradiņš University Constitutional Assembly 2015 – 2018

Member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) since 2010, member of EADV Scholarship Alumni Club, EADV Membership Committee co-opted Junior member 2015 – 2017

Member of International Dermoscopy Society

Member of Latvian Association of Dermatovenerologists

Member of Latvian Dermoscopy Society

2007 – 2009 Chairman of Dermatovenereology group, Student Scientific Society, Rīga Stradiņš University

2006 – 2007 Chairman of Pathologic anatomy group, Student Scientific Society, Rīga Stradiņš University

2006 – 2007 Head of Public Health work group, Latvian Medical Students' Association (LaMSA/IFMSA–Latvia)

Awards and recognitions

2010 EADV Michael Hornstein Memorial Scholarship

Publications

Research articles

Characterization of cytokines and proliferation marker Ki67 in cleft affected lip tissue / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Akota, D.Kazoka // Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania). - Vol.55, No.8 (2019, Aug.), article No.518, p.1-14. - Web of Science un/vai Scopus. - 10.3390/medicina55090518

The role of strontium enriched hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate biomaterials in osteoporotic bone regeneration / J.Zarins, M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma, J.Locs // Symmetry (Basel). - Vol.11, No.2 (2019, Febr.), article No.229, p.1-16. - Web of Science un/vai Scopus. - DOI: 10.3390/sym11020229

Immunohistochemical evaluation after Sr-enriched biphasic ceramic implantation in rabbits femoral neck : comparison of seven different bone conditions [Elektroniskais resurss] / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma ...[et al.] // Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Vol.29, No.8 (2018, Aug.), article No.119. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā. - Pieejas veids: Tīmeklis WWW.URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10856-018-6124…

Sidhoma, Elga. Expression of nestin, transcription factor SOX3 and homeobox protein DLX-4 in the facial tissue of children with cleft lip and palate / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane // International Journal of Morphology = Revista Internacional de Morfología. - Vol.36, Issue 3 (2018), p.991-996. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā.

Sidhoma, Elga. Policistisko olnīcu sindroms / E.Sidhoma, Z.Krastiņa, R.Helda // Doctus. - Nr.12 (2018, dec.), 16.-20.lpp.

Local and systemic morphofunctional response of osteoporotic rabbits bone defect following implantation of strontium doped biphasic ceramic granules / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma ...[et al.] // Materials Engineering 2017 : 26th International Baltic Conference on Materials Engineering (Kaunas, Lithuania, Oct.26-27, 2017). - Zurich, 2017. - P.124-131. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā.

Sidhoma, Elga. Detection of TGF-β1, HGF, IGF-1 and IGF-1R in cleft affected mucosa of the lip [Elektroniskais resurss] / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane // The Open Dermatology Journal [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Vol.11, (2017, Sept.), p.46-52. - Resurss aprakstīts 2018.g. 29.janv. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā. - Pieejas veids: Tīmeklis WWW.URL: https://benthamopen.com/contents/pdf/TODJ/TODJ-11-46.pdf

Sidhoma, Elga. Molecular events in the Wharton's jelly and blood vessels of human umbilical cord / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, I.Kreicberga // Papers on Anthropology / University of Tartu. Centre for Physical Anthropology. - Tartu, 2017. - [Vol.] XXVI, No.2, p.113-125.

Kalnbērza, Lāsma. Ādas kopšana un ārstēšana bojātas barjeras funkcijas gadījumos / L.Kalnbērza, E.Sidhoma // Medicus Bonus. - Nr.27 (2016, okt./nov./dec.), 60.-62.lpp.

Karls, Raimonds. Ādas melanocitārie veidojumi : diferenciāldiagnostika : [par "naevus" šūnām un melanomas attīstību] / R.Karls, E.Sidhoma, I.Koha // Doctus. - Nr.2 (2016, febr.), 23.-26.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. Local antimicrobial, protease and cytokine defense systems in psoriatic skin / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. - Vol.82, No.3 (2016, May-June), p.284-291. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā.

Sidhoma, Elga. Onihomikožu lokālās terapijas iespējas : kā izvēlēties īsto taktiku? / E.Sidhoma, R.Karls, Z.Stāmere // Doctus. - Nr.6 (2016, jūn.), 30.-34.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. The distribution of matrix metalloproteinase-2, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-4 in psoriatic skin [Elektroniskais resurss] / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Vol.8, No.10 (2015), p.883-890. - Resurss aprakstīts 2016.g. 3.febr. - Pieejas veids: Tīmeklis WWW.URL: http://sciencedomain.org/issue/1122

Sidhoma, Elga. Morphological picture of psoriatic skin / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // Collection of Scientific Papers 2013 : Research articles in medicine & pharmacy / Rīga Stradiņš University. - Riga, 2014. - P.36-42.

Psoriāze un ādas imūnā sistēma / E.Sidhoma, J.Ķīsis, M.Pilmane, T.Sidhom // Latvijas Ārsts. - Nr.5 (2013, maijs), 44.-[47.]lpp.

Abstracts

Osteoporotisku trušu kaula defekta reģenerācijas īpatnības 12 nedēļas pēc stronciju saturošu bifāzisku keramisku granulu implantācijas / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Šalma ...[u.c.] // 2018.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2018.g. 22.-23.martā) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2018. - 23.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. Augšanas faktoru, to receptoru un inervācijas izvērtējums lūpas un aukslēju šķeltņu skartu audu trīs dažādos rajonos / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, O.Rimdenoka // 2018.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2018.g. 22.-23.martā) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2018. - 150.lpp.

Bone analysis of strontium doped biomaterials in osteoporotic rabbits : comparison between healthy, osteoporotic and trauma affected bone / J.Zarins, M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma // Osteoporosis International. - Vol.28, Suppl.1 (2017, July), abstract No.P524. - Starptautiski citējamā izdevumā.

Morphofunctional response of rabbits bone after implantation of strontium doped biphasic ceramic granules : [abstract] / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma ...[et al.] // 26th International Baltic Conference "Materials Engineering 2017" (Kaunas, Lithuania, Oct.26-27, 2017) : Conference Book / Kaunas University of Technology ...[et al.]. - Kaunas, 2017. - P.19-20.

Osteoporotisku trušu kaulvielas morfofunkcionālais raksturojums pēc hidroksiapatīta un trikalcija fosfāta granulu implantācijas ar vai bez stroncija jonu klātbūtnes / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Šalma ...[u.c.] // 2017.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2017.g. 6.-7.aprīlī) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2017. - 43.lpp.

Reactogenicity of healthy and osteoporotic rabbits bone after implantation of biomaterials with and without strontium (Sr) / M.Pilmane, E.Sidhoma, I.Salma ...[et al.] // Baltic Morphology IX (Tartu, Estonia, Sept.27-29, 2017) : Conference Programme : Abstracts of Presentations / University of Tartu. - Tartu, 2017. - P.69.

Sidhoma, Elga. Distribution of growth factors and their receptors in three different regions of cleft affected facial tissue / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane // Baltic Morphology IX (Tartu, Estonia, Sept.27-29, 2017) : Conference Programme : Abstracts of Presentations / University of Tartu. - Tartu, 2017. - P.21.

Sidhoma, Elga. Nestīna, transkripcijas faktora Sox3 un Dlx-4 proteīna izvērtējums bērniem ar vienpusēju un abpusēju lūpas un aukslēju šķeltni / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane // 2017.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2017.g. 6.-7.aprīlī) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2017. - 184.lpp.

Molekulāro norišu izvērtējums nabas saites audos / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, T.Sidhom, I.Kreicberga // 2016.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2016.g. 17.-18.martā) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2016. - 149.lpp.

Histopathological findings of cells from various compartments of the human umbilical cord / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, T.M.E.Sidhom, I.Kreicberga // The 8th Baltic Morphology Scientific Conference "Interdisciplinary nature of contemporary morphology" (Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov.12-14, 2015) : [Abstract Book] / Vilnius University. - Vilnius, 2015. - P.115.

Sidhoma, Elga. Dermatozes neskartas ādas audu remodelācijas raksturojums / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Ķīsis // 2015.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2015.g. 26.-27.martā) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2015. - 59.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. Morphological characterization of local skin defense system in psoriasis patients and the prognostic diagnostic algorithm / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // The 8th Baltic Morphology Scientific Conference "Interdisciplinary nature of contemporary morphology" (Vilnius, Lithuania, Nov.12-14, 2015) : [Abstract Book] / Vilnius University. - Vilnius, 2015. - P.64.

Sidhoma, Elga. The role of antimicrobial defence and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases in psoriatic inflammation [Elektroniskais resurss] / E.Sidhom, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // 12th EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) Spring Symposium (Valencia, Spain, March 5-8, 2015) : Abstracts [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Valencia, 2015. - Abstr. No.P496, on CD-ROM.

Dermatožu neskartas ādas imūnā atbilde / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Ķīsis, T.Sidhom // 2014.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2014.g. 10.-11.aprīlī) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2014. - 69.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. Role of antimicrobial peptides, proteases, neuropeptides and apoptosis in the inflammatory events of psoriasis [Elektroniskais resurss] : [abstract] / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Kisis // Clinical Dermatology [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Vol.2, No.1, Suppl. (2014, Jan./March), p.35. - European Workshop on Skin immune mediated inflammatory diseases (Simid) (Verona, Italy, Apr.24-26, 2014). - Pieejas veids: Tīmeklis WWW.URL: http://www.clinicaldermatology.eu/index.php?PAGE=issue&ID_I…

Antimikrobo peptīdu un iekaisuma citokīnu izvērtējums psoriāzes pacientā ādā / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Ķīsis, T.Sidhom // 2013.gada Zinātniskās konferences tēzes (Rīga, 2013.g. 21.-22.martā) / Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte. - Rīga, 2013. - 159.lpp.

Sidhoma, Elga. Neiropeptīdu sadalījums psoriāzes pacienta ādā [Elektroniskais resurss] : tēzes / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Ķīsis // Latvijas Ārstu kongress (Rīga, 2013.g. 19.-21.sept.) / Latvijas Ārstu biedrība [Elektroniskais resurss]. - Rīga, 2013. - 1 lpp. - Resurss aprakstīts 2013.g. 23.okt. - Pieejas veids: Tīmeklis WWW.URL: http://www.arstukongress.lv/?&s=1361881321&fu=read&id=28

Sidhoma, Elga. Role of local antimicrobial response and apoptosis in psoriatic skin / E.Sidhoma, M.Pilmane, J.Ķīsis // Baltic Morphology VII Scientific Conference "Morphological sciences in the experimental and clinical medicine" (Rīga, Latvia, Nov.7-9, 2013) : Abstract Book / Riga Stradiņš University. - Riga, 2013. - P.59.