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Adīne Kaņepa will defend her doctoral thesis on Monday, 15 June, in an open meeting of the Doctoral Committee of Clinical Medicine. Her dissertation is titled 'Hereditary Angioedema: Clinical and Genetic Research.'

Portrait of young cardiologist Aleksandrs Vasiļjevs

At some point, graduates of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medicine programme must make an important decision: which specialty to choose for their residency. In this article series on residents, our students and recent graduates share their personal experiences to inspire and help future graduates make their choice. 

In this article, we introduce Aleksandrs Vasiļjevs, who completed his cardiology residency last year and now works as a cardiologist at Liepāja Regional Hospital, as well as a lecturer at the RSU Liepāja Branch.

Discussion participants

Photo: Courtesy of the Children's Clinical University Hospital

The level of nursing competence and the number of nurses in Latvia are increasing; however, to achieve real change and ensure a sufficient number of nurses for patient care in hospitals, close cooperation is required among all parties involved in nursing education, remuneration, and employment. It is important not only to raise nurses’ salaries in the public healthcare sector, but also to enhance the profession’s prestige in society. 

Latvia Takes a Step Closer to Full ELIXIR Membership: Emerging Latvian Node Presented in Prague

On 12-13 May 2026, the ELIXIR Heads of Nodes Committee meeting took place in Prague, Czech Republic, where the emerging Latvian ELIXIR node was presented for the first time following Latvia’s acquisition of observer country status. The meeting brought together leaders of Europe’s national bioinformatics infrastructures and serves as an important platform for Latvia’s integration into the European life sciences data ecosystem.

Fifteen RSU employees receive Ministry of Health awards

On 8 May, Hosam Abu Meri, Minister of Health, presented Letters of Commendation and Gratitude to healthcare professionals in the Great Hall of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), expressing appreciation for their outstanding work in public health, healthcare, and pharmacy. 

The awards were presented to fifteen of our colleagues, honouring their significant contribution to healthcare, education, and science. 

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