The VIRCAN2024 Conference, “Chronic viral infections and cancer, openings for vaccines and cure”, will take place online on 21–22 November 2024.
SESSION 1. COMMON AND SPECIFIC MECHANISMS OF VIRAL ONCOGENICITY
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Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has established an External Advisory Board consisting of renowned scientists and science administrators from Europe and the US. Initiating this board is a strategically important step in RSU's journey towards scientific excellence.
On 17 September, a large delegation from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) in Kaunas visited Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). During the visit, the management of the two universities signed a strategic cooperation agreement focusing on the development of medical technology and educational innovations, military medicine research, and the improvement of simulation-based training.
On 23 September 2024 at 15.00, the guest lecture 'Roadmap to Success' by Prof. Barry Franklin (US) will take place at the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Medical Education Technology Centre (METC). Prof. Franklin will share insights from his course 'GPS to Success' (Central Michigan University) and his book of the same title, published in 2022.
Linda Rozenbaha, RSU Public Relations Unit
Photo from private and RSU archives, as well as publicity photos
Rīga Stradiņš University will hold winter graduations on 7 February 2025.
- 11.00 – Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry graduation ceremony
- 15.00 – Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, RSU Latvian Academy of Sport Education graduation ceremony
Breast and ovarian cancers are among the most common malignancies in women, posing a significant healthcare challenge both in Latvia and worldwide. Every year, around 1,200 new cases of breast cancer and 300 cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in our country.
In preparation for the upcoming renovations in Blocks D and G of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Main Building at 16 Dzirciema iela, the departments working there are gradually vacating their premises. According to the Department of Infrastructure, the relocation process should be completed by 20 October this year, when most of the building will be closed. Please consult the compiled information on the new addresses of the relocated units.
This year's second Morning Health Talks – 'Open Innovation Journeys: Collaborative Pathways, Alliances and Networks' that will be held on 14 November.
