The Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has experienced rapid development in recent years — in terms of research directions and partnerships, as well as infrastructure and human resources.
On 1 December, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) hosted its first-ever event dedicated to International Volunteer Day, bringing together 11 organisations and associations that presented a wide range of volunteering opportunities both in Latvia and abroad. The event featured organisations from diverse fields – including healthcare, youth work, correctional institutions, charity, social care, and animal welfare.
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On Friday, 28 November, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Red Cross Medical College celebrated its 105th anniversary, bringing together lecturers, employees, cooperation partners, and guests for a special event dedicated to the college’s distinguished history and vision for the future.
Prof. Victoria Showunmi is a professor of interdisciplinary studies in gender, race, and identity and Vice-Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL). She visited Rīga Stradiņs University (RSU) to lead a seminar and workshop as part of the European project INCLUDE, which explores how Gender Equality Plans are implemented across biomedical institutions. Prof.
On 18 December, a charity Christmas market will be held in the lobby of the RSU main building ( 16 Dzirciema iela), and part of the proceeds will be donated to the charity drive High Five! (Dod pieci!). Together, we will help children and young people with neurological movement disorders, for whom regular rehabilitation is crucial in their fight for independence and a fulfilling life.
You can donate in one of two ways:
Signe Šetlere will defend her doctoral dissertation on 16 December in an open meeting of the Clinical Medicine doctoral committee. Her dissertation is titled 'Neurofilament Light Chain and Metabolome as Biomarkers of Disease Severity and Progression in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.'
There is scientific proof that creative activities increase psychological well-being and reduce stress, so we invite RSU students and employees to Christmas workshops at 14:00-17:00 on December 15 and 16! They will help you to relax from the daily rush and catch the festive spirit with creative activities.
Mihails Tarasovs will defend his doctoral dissertation on 18 December in an open meeting of the Clinical Medicine doctoral committee. The dissertation is titled 'Synovial Inflammation as an Essential Feature of Osteoarthritis: Unravelling the Role of Viral Agents and Associations with Cognitive and Mental Health Outcome'.
Iveta Ābola will defend her doctoral dissertation on 17 December in an open meeting of the Clinical Medicine doctoral committee. The title of her thesis is 'Evaluation of Oral Health and Its Modifying Factors: Oral Microbiome, Genetic Markers, and Patient Knowledge in Phenylketonuria and Type 1 Diabetes.'
Writer: Ilze Āķe-Vīksne (Public Relations Unit)
Photo: Courtesy of RSU
