Researchers from Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) have joined the international research project DISA-LNT to develop an artificial intelligence application designed to support patients with schizophrenia.
The Rīgas Stradiņš University student team TALLY won second place at the student entrepreneurship forum Impact Pitch Arena 2026 by presenting a digital solution aimed at improving the monitoring of medication side effects. In total, RSU was represented by three teams developing their business ideas within the incubation programme of the RSU business incubator B-Space.
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.
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.
The RSU Lifelong Learning Centre invites dental professionals and health economists to a basic workshop on health economic modelling. This session introduces the fundamentals of health economic modelling as a strategic decision-making tool, using paediatric dental caries as a primary case study for practical application.
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.
