Jūlija Zepa

Jūlija Zepa is an Assistant Professor specializing in rheumatology at the Department of Internal Diseases. Her research focuses on inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, rare diseases, and genetics, with significant contributions to understanding conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and gout.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Department: Internal Diseases
• Key Research Areas: Rheumatology, Rare Diseases, Genetics

Her recent work analyzes interactions between autoimmune rheumatic diseases and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, including disease flares and patient outcomes. She has contributed to epidemiological studies on systemic sclerosis in Latvia, emphasizing gender-specific patterns and comorbidities.

Notable trends in her 15 most recent publications (2020–2024) include: (1) Vaccine safety in autoimmune populations, (2) Rare disease epidemiology in Eastern Europe, and (3) Clinical management of systemic sclerosis and SLE. Articles frequently intersect rheumatology, immunology, and public health.