In recognition of her outstanding and long-standing contribution to the development of internal medicine, this year the award named after doctor, professor, and researcher Kristaps Rudzītis was awarded to Prof. Ludmila Vīksna, Head of the Department of Infectology at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Prof. Vīksna received the highest award in Latvia in the specialty of internal medicine at a celebratory event in the presence of her colleagues in the RSU Great Hall on 15 November.
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Cardiometabolic diseases, which include cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes, remain the leading cause of death worldwide.
In addition to various previously identified biomarkers, recent studies indicate a potential link between elevated trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels and the risk of cardiometabolic disease.
On Wednesday, 8 November, the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Faculty of Medicine honoured its best students for their outstanding academic performance in the 2022/2023 academic year. This event took place in the Great Hall and was held for the second consecutive year.
Join our How To session to understand the format and study strategies necessary for passing the state exam. We will be sharing valuable insights into preparation process.
Feel free to bring your computer and/or tablet. See you then!
Date: 16 November 2023
Time: 17.15-18.45 (Please arrive 10 minutes before the event so that we can start promptly!)
Location: Auditorium 3 (RSU Main Building – 16 Dzirciema iela)
Join our How To session to understand the format and study strategies necessary for passing the state exam. We'll be hosting successful alumni who will share valuable insights into the preparation process.
Feel free to bring your computer and/or tablet. See you then!
Date: 16 November 2023
Time: 17.15-18.45 (Please arrive 10 minutes before the event so that we can start promptly!)
Location: Auditorium 2 (RSU Main Building – 16 Dzirciema iela)
Kārlis Rācenis will defend his doctoral dissertation on 18 December at 15.00 in an open meeting of the RSU Clinical Medicine Committee in the Hippocrates lecture theatre (16 Dzirciema iela) as well as online. His dissertation is titled 'Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriophages in Multidrug-Resistant and Biofilm Associated Infections'.
30 November is Health Day at RSU. We invite all staff and students to donate blood in the rehearsal room off the Great Hall. You can also sign up for simple health tests in the RSU lobby at 16 Dzirciema iela:
From 13 to 17 November, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is hosting a team of external experts to accredit the Health Care study direction.
