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State budget funding of 12.8 million euros has been allocated until the end of 2026 for research and innovation projects in the fields of biomedicine, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, photonics, smart materials, electronics, electrical engineering, technology, and engineering systems. This funding will be provided through the implementation of the National Research Program (NRP) platform Biomedical and Photonics Research Platform for the Creation of Innovative Products (BioPhoT). 

Understanding the barriers to bowel cancer screening in Latvia

Bowel cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Latvia, with over 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Unfortunately, the disease is often diagnosed at a late stage, making treatment more challenging and less effective.

In her bachelor’s thesis*, Gunda Jauntēva, who graduated from the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Public Health bachelor’s programme, investigated the reasons why the target group in the Latvian population does not participate in screening programmes.

RSU Social Sciences Research Centre studies connection between health, aging, and environment

What factors shape our health as we age? How does the environment around us, from the natural spaces we live near to the technology we use, affect our well-being, particularly during midlife? These are some of the big questions being explored in a new research initiative at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Social Sciences Research Center led by Prof.  Aija Lulle. Focused on midlife and aging, the study aims to address these complex questions and explore how our surroundings and life experiences shape our health over time.

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