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Education/Academic qualification
3.1 Basic medicine, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
2 Oct 2025 → 1 Oct 2028
1.6 Biological sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
3 Nov 2022 → 2 Nov 2025
1.6 Biological sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
19 Nov 2019 → 18 Nov 2022
1.6 Biological sciences, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
26 Nov 2016 → 25 Nov 2019
Field of Science
- 3.1 Basic medicine
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Prospective study of trace elements in breast cancer risk and treatment response
Irmejs, A. (Project leader), Vanadziņš, I. (Leading expert), Paegle, D. I. (Expert), Lapiņa, D. (Expert), Šķesters, A. (Expert), Strēle, I. (Expert), Ilsuma, L. (Assistant (student)) & Rotberga, L. (Assistant (student))
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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Development of Human Biomonitoring program for Latvia - HBM4LV
Vanadziņš, I. (Project leader), Martinsone, Ž. (Expert), Pavlovska, I. (Leading expert), Paegle, L. (Expert), Venžega, K. (Expert), Matisāne, L. (Leading expert), Strēle, I. (Expert), Akūlova, L. (Assistant (student)), Komarovska, L. (Expert), Mārtiņsone, I. (Expert), Šķesters, A. (Expert), Sproģe, K. (Expert), Matisāne, M. (Expert), Jakimova, D. (Participant), Raita, A. (Assistant (student)), Kadiķis, N. (Expert), Badūne, L. (Assistant (student)), Brūvere, D. (Assistant (student)), Laicāns, I. (Assistant (student)) & Akopjana, I. (Participant)
22/12/23 → 21/12/26
Project: National Research Programme
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PARC: European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals
Rivière, G. (Project leader), Mārtiņsone, I. (Partner's coordinator), Akūlova, L. (Expert), Martinsone, Ž. (Leading expert), Matisāne, L. (Leading expert), Paegle, L. (Expert), Seile, A. (Expert), Lakiša, S. (Expert), Kļaviņa, A. (Expert) & Šķesters, A. (Leading expert)
European Commission, National public funding
1/05/22 → 30/04/29
Project: EU Programmes › Horizon Europe
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Gastric neuroendocrine tumours as a consequence of autoimmune disorders
Zeltiņa, I. (Project leader), Konrāde, I. (Expert) & Šķesters, A. (Expert)
5/04/22 → 4/04/23
Project: RSU grants
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Occupational health and safety risks during 3D printing
Pavlovska, I. (Project leader), Martinsone, Ž. (Expert), Akūlova, L. (Participant), Paegle, L. (Participant), Kļaviņa, A. (Participant), Šķesters, A. (Expert), Lece, A. (Participant), Veipa, E. (Assistant (student)) & Sprudža, K. L. (Assistant (student))
1/04/22 → 31/03/23
Project: RSU grants
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Adhesion and Colonization Intensity of Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans on Smooth, Micro-Textured, and Macro-Textured Silicone Biomaterials
Jurševičs, K. (Corresponding Author), Skadiņš, I., Krasiļņikova, J., Lece, A., Šķesters, A. & Jurševičs, E., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 16, 9, 322.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hemoperfusion Using the Oxiris Membrane in Septic Shock Patients with Preserved Kidney Function: A Case Series
Smirnova, D. (Corresponding Author), Serzans, R., Klibus, M., Liguts, V., Šķesters, A., Lece, A., Villa, G. & Sabeļņikovs, O., 19 Mar 2025, In: Journal of clinical medicine. 14, 6, 2113.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Association of Plasma Selenium and Selenoprotein P Levels with Depression Severity and Anxiety Symptoms Among Medical Students in Latvia
Brigele, Z. (Corresponding Author), Vimba, P. M., Ševčenko, A., Šķesters, A., Ancāne, G. & Valaine, L., Jan 2025, In: Medicina. 61, 1, p. 1-15 15 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational Needs in Geriatric Medicine Among Health Care Professionals and Medical Students in COST Action 21122 PROGRAMMING: Mixed-Methods Survey Protocol
Ogliari, G. (Corresponding Author), Masud, T., Herghelegiu, A. M., Collaborators of the PROGRAMMING survey on educational needs, Šķesters, A. (Member of the Working Group), Šķestere, I. (Member of the Working Group) & Rituma, D. (Member of the Working Group), 2025, In: JMIR research protocols. 14, e64985.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antioxidant Status in Patients after Breast Mastopexy and Augmentation
Jurševičs, K. (Corresponding Author), Jurševičs, E., Krasiļņikova, J., Šķesters, A., Lece, A. & Skadiņš, I., 26 Jun 2024, In: Medicina (Lithuania). 60, 7, p. 1-10 10 p., 1046.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Human Biomonitoring Data from Latvia – HBM4LV Study (2025)
Vanadziņš, I. (Creator), Matisāne, L. (Creator), Akūlova, L. (Creator), Komarovska, L. (Creator), Pavlovska, I. (Creator), Martinsone, Ž. (Creator), Mārtiņsone, I. (Creator), Sproģe, K. (Creator), Paegle, L. (Creator), Strēle, I. (Creator), Bēce, L. (Creator), Matisāne, M. (Creator) & Šķesters, A. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University Institutional Repository Dataverse, 30 Mar 2026
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/DXQNPP, https://doi.org/10.48510/FK2/DXQNPP
Dataset
Prizes
Activities
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The Antioxidant Secret of grains and grain Products
Šķesters, A. (Speaker), Lece, A. (Co-author) & Ločmele, P. (Co-author)
29 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Pathological Liver Cells: A Biochemist's Perspective
Lece, A. (Speaker) & Šķesters, A. (Co-author)
29 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Etical Use of AI in Research Writing
Šķesters, A. (Participant)
24 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Free radicals in biology, medicine, sport and nutrition conference
Šķesters, A. (Participant)
27 Jun 2025 → 28 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Latvian wines, their antioxidant potential, and anti-radical capacity
Šķesters, A. (Speaker)
28 May 2025 → 30 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Research from Riga Stradins University Yields New Findings on COVID-19 (Selenium Status and Oxidative Stress in SARS-CoV-2 Patients)
Šķesters, A., Zolovs, M., Kustovs, D. & Lece, A.
29/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Riga Stradins University Researcher Has Provided New Data on Autoimmunity (Stress-Related Immune Response and Selenium Status in Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Patients)
Dambrova, M., Gersone, G., Konrāde, I., Zaķe, T., Strēle, I., Šķesters, A. & Upmale-Engela, S.
15/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Dzīvīte brīvdienās - Par atsevišķu vielu sinergismu -magnijs, superoksīddismutāze un “ laimes hormons” – serotonīns
5/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Equipment
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Acquity H, UPLC Liquid Chromatography System
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental HealthFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrometer
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental HealthFacility/equipment: Equipment
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CMS 8400 Spectrometer
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental HealthFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Evidence Investigator Analyzer
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental HealthFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Lambda 850 UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental HealthFacility/equipment: Equipment