Congratulations to the newly elected professors and associate professors!

On Wednesday, 4 June, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons awarded diplomas to the newly elected professors and associate professors at RSU. 

‘Professors and associate professors ensure high quality of studies and research, greater opportunities for international collaboration, lead projects, attract funding and drive innovation, and mentor the next generation of academics.

The career advancements of our colleagues strengthen the University's reputation and academic excellence,’ emphasised the Rector.

From the left: Silvija Umbraško, Mārtiņš Kalējs, Guna Bērziņa, Egils Stalidzāns, Santa Bormane, Aigars Pētersons, Arcangela de Nicolo, Dace Reihmane, Sandra Dudareva, Ainārs Rudzītis, Dins Šmits, Andris Skride. Photo: Courtesy of RSU

• Guna Bērziņa elected as Associate Professor of Health and Sports Sciences, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitology sub-discipline. 
• Santa Bormane elected as Associate Professor of Economics and Business, Marketing sub-discipline.
• Arcangela de Nicolo elected as Professor of Clinical Medicine, Oncology and Haematology sub-discipline. 
• Sandra Dudareva elected as Associate Professor of Health and Sports Sciences, Public Health sub-discipline. 
• Gita Gersone elected as Associate Professor of Basic Medical sciences, including Pharmacy, Normal Physiology sub-discipline.
• Mārtiņš Kalējs elected as Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Surgery sub-discipline.
• Dace Reihmane elected as Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences, including Pharmacy, Medical Biochemistry sub-discipline.
• Ainārs Rudzītis elected as Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, other Clinical Medicine sub-disciplines (Invasive Cardiology).
• Egils Stalidzāns elected as Associate Professor of Medical Biotechnology, other Medical Biotechnologies sub-discipline.
• Silvija Umbraško elected as Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences, including Pharmacy, Anatomy sub-discipline.
• Andris Ābeltiņš elected as Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Dentistry sub-discipline.
• Inta Liepniece-Karele elected as Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences, including Pharmacy, Pathology sub-discipline.
• Natālija Vedmedovska elected as Professor of Clinical Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology sub-discipline.