| Website | www.rsu.lv |
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| Address | Dzirciema iela 16, Kurzemes rajons, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia |
| Platforms | Biomarkers, Small Molecules |
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is an open and international university for education, research, and innovation. We understand that progress is driven by science, and we strive to actively create a favourable environment for research. We also promote an interdisciplinary approach, because we know that the interaction between fields generates new solutions for today’s challenges. All processes take place in a distinctly international environment.
Research directions and competencies:
- The Medicine Platform covers molecular aspects of diseases, genetics, epidemiology, prognosis and treatment, impact on quality of life, treatment goals and outcomes. Leading topics are general medicine, oncology, infectology, microbiology, virology and bioinformatics.
- The Public Health Platform addresses practical health problems, occupational safety, rehabilitation and environmental health. Research topics include, disease prevention and health promotion, rehabilitation, survival, research on quality of life, epidemiology, health systems, digital health, health economics, sustainable urban development, climate impact.
- The Social Sciences Platform conducts research in all fields of social sciences: psychology, economics, education, sociology and social work, law, political science, media and communication research. The main areas of empirical and theoretical research are political and state processes, media studies and strategic communication, national, international and cyber security, development of international business and economy – labour market and social policy, business research; international and national justice systems and legislation, medical and social rights.
RSU is conducted across the entire institution, attracting international tenure professors in fields such as radiochemistry, pharmacy, oncology, social sciences and more. The research process is supported by the RSU Science Hub, which includes several research units, institutes, and laboratories, all equipped with the latest tools, equipment, and technologies.
If you would like to learn more about us, please visit the RSU Research Portal which collects information on the research output and activities of the academic and research staff at RSU.
