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’.
Photo: Courtesy of RSU
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.
The simultaneous use of alcohol and medications leads to several health risks. It is recognised that high-risk drinkers are at a greater risk of using pharmaceuticals and prescription medications inappropriately. What is the real situation in Latvia?
On 24 and 25 March, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) will host the 11th International Student Conference Health and Social Sciences (ISC), marking the beginning of Research Week, which will take place in Riga from 24 to 28 March and bring together scientists from over 46 countries worldwide.
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) traditionally organises an annual photo contest for RSU employees, and it has become an important event in the life of the University. The theme of this year's contest was ‘Latvia in four seasons. Feel the power of Latvian nature’. A total of 63 RSU employees from various departments of the University participated, submitting more than 200 photographs.








