In healthcare, the journey from an innovative idea to a finished product or service is a long one. Every product and service must be data-driven, patient-centric, and comply with regulations. Patient access is complex and data systems are often poorly organised. As a result, the demand for innovative solutions to ease the burden on the healthcare system is immense, and the potential benefits for both society and innovators are invaluable.
On 9 January, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Red Cross Medical College was attended by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Latvia, Hosam Abu Meri. During the visit, he got acquainted with the College's activities and study programmes and took a tour of the teaching laboratories. The Minister's visit marked the beginning of the 105th anniversary year of the College, which is a significant moment in the history of medical education in Latvia.
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The presentation of the Research Latvia 2025 calendar and travelling exhibition, created by the Ministry of Education and Science (MoES), took place in an inspiring atmosphere, reports the science communication platform Researchlatvia.gov.lv. The interactive calendar showcases 12 of Latvia's leading scientific institutions and their researchers in both digital and traditional formats.
This event, co-organized by Prusty Lab and the RSU Institute of Microbiology and Virology, provides an excellent opportunity to discuss current research, share ideas, and enjoy some refreshments in a casual setting !
With the arrival of the new year, we are excited to explore how Sirtuins and AMPK play a crucial role in slowing down aging and the impact of calorie restriction. Our researcher Nikolajs Degtjarjovs will present these insights in an article published in Nature, showcasing the new findings in this field!
Agita Lūse, Social Anthropology Researcher at RSU
Repo transactions are financial transactions where a buyer and seller are twice involved in a bilateral exchange of money and securities. The origin of the term ‘repo’ come from the Latin verb ‘reportare’ (to bring back, to return), and its meaning is close to the saying ‘I gain by returning’.
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An interview written by Anija Pelūde on the portal Santa and in the journal Ievas Veselība, gives an insight into the life of the winner of the Pauls Stradiņš Award Prof. Haralds Plaudis, a surgeon at the Riga East Clinical University Hospital and a professor at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Department of Surgery.
Writer: Linda Rozenbaha, Public Relations Unit
In 2021, a study coordinated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and conducted by Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) on childbirth support from a women’s perspective attracted great public attention. Especially resonant was the issue of obstetric violence. The study is ongoing, and the first comparative results show that rates of violence have significantly decreased. Still the study also touches upon other aspects of the support received.
On Tuesday, 7 January 2025, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Rector Prof. Aigars Pētersons, as well as Vice-Rectors Dins Šmits and Toms Baumanis welcomed the newly elected leaders of the RSU Student Union (Studējošo pašpārvalde, SP) and the RSU International Student Association (ISA), Luīze Monta Remese and Mazeen Mazhar.
