Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Basic objectives Development and implementation of study programs
Professional medical education
Preparation of young scientists, management of doctoral theses
Scientific research in the field of Infectology, Epidemiology, Parasitology, Hepatology and other areas directly or indirectly related to Internal medicine
Collaboration with Infectology Interest Group of RSU students
Expertise
Clinical work (incl. participation in national and international research projects)
Work in editorial boards and advisory councils of Latvian and foreign peer-reviewed journals
Participation in professional non-governmental and public organizations
Consultative work
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Maija Eglīte
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Lead Researcher - Scientist Emeritus
- Department of Infectology - Leading Researcher
Person
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Markers of Lung Damage Associated with Tuberculosis‑Induced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Kukša, L. (Project leader) & Ozere, I. (Supervisor)
2/02/26 → 31/01/30
Project: PhD projects
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Neurophysiological and clinical biomarkers of induction of general anaesthesia
Zakalkins, A. (Project leader), Kazūne, S. (Supervisor) & Karelis, G. (Supervisor)
3/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: PhD projects
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Markers of lung damage in tuberculosis-associated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ozere, I. (Project leader), Stolz, D. (Leading expert), Saliņa, A. (Assistant (student)), Setlere, L. (Assistant (student)), Vīksna, A. (Expert), Kukša, L. (Expert), Melbārde-Kelmere, A. (Expert), Zimackis, H. (Assistant (student)) & Biraua, E. (Participant)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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Methodology of a population-based survey of headache disorders among adults in Latvia
Mekša, L. (Corresponding Author), Arons, M., Husøy, A. K., Gobiņa, I., Karelis, G. & Steiner, T. J., Dec 2026, In: Archives of Public Health. 84, 1, 14.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Resilience Against Antibiotic Treatment and Outlooks of Emerging Treatment Strategies
Krūmiņa, A. (Corresponding Author), Zeltiņa, I., Simsone, P., Eulitz, E., Reinis, A. & Vīksna, L., 13 Jan 2026, In: Medicina (Kaunas). 62, 1, 163.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A 10-Year Study on Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis at a Tertiary Referral Hospital
Ptašņuka, M. (Corresponding Author), Lazdane, I., Fokins, V., Koļesova, O. & Plaudis, H., 6 Jan 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 15, 2, 413.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Liver-related COVID-19 consequences
Koļesova, O. (Creator), Vanaga, I. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator), Sīmanis Putriņš, D. (Creator), Radzina, M. (Creator) & Vīksna, L. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 1 Oct 2025
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/C22JKP, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/C22JKP
Dataset
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Markers of Immune Activation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Koļesova, O. (Creator), Vilmane, A. (Creator), Koļesovs, A. (Creator), Nora-Krūkle, Z. (Creator) & Karelis, G. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 9 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/UWN5EV, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/UWN5EV
Dataset
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Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) based on ECDC PPS 6.1 methodology and Data Analysis with Microsoft Power BI
Madelāne, M. (Creator), Sirmača, Z. (Creator), Saliete, I. (Creator) & Žilde, A. (Creator), Riga Stradins University, 12 Nov 2025
DOI: 10.48510/fk2/yusza5, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/YUSZA5
Dataset
Prizes
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Acknowledgement from Latvian Academy of Sciences "Nozīmīgākie sasniegumi zinātnē 2021. gadā"
Vīksna, L. (Recipient), 17 Feb 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Appreciation of Riga East Clinical University Hospital
Karelis, G. (Recipient), 29 Sept 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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RSU konference: Nozokomiālās infekcijas-neizbēgamais un novēršamais.Fakti un padomi
Vīksna, L. (Organiser)
27 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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RSU konference: Nozokomiālās infekcijas-neizbēgamais un novēršamais.Fakti un padomi
Vīksna, L. (Session chair) & Plaudis, H. (Session chair)
26 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Infekciju slimības kā sabiedrības psihiskās veselības apdraudējums. Vai gaidāmas jaunas pandēmijas?
Zeltiņa, I. (Speaker)
24 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Infekciju cēloņi un izplatības mazināšana veselības aprūpes iestādēs
26/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Iedibina jaunu tradīciju – apbalvojumu “Gada publikācija”, godinot izcilību medicīnas zinātnē
Tirzīte, M., Stepens, A., Karelis, G., Vīksna, L., Pastare, D., Jaunozoliņa, L., Mičule, M., Rezeberga, D., Žodžika, J., Andžāne, D., Meija, L. & Nikolajeva, K.
24/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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