Kristīne Rasa

Kristīne Rasa serves as a Lecturer (In-house) in the Department of Paediatrics, focusing on pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Her research spans multiple rare pediatric disorders with particular emphasis on clinical manifestations and treatment approaches.

Dr. Rasa's research interests center on pediatric rheumatology and immunology, with specialization in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, macrophage activation syndrome, and rare genetic autoimmune disorders such as Camptodactyly-Arthropathy-Coxa vara-Pericarditis syndrome. Her work examines disease presentation patterns, treatment efficacy (particularly with biologics like tocilizumab and eculizumab), and geographical variations in disease outcomes. The research has significant clinical implications for managing complex autoimmune conditions in pediatric populations.

Analysis of her publication record from 2018-2024 reveals a consistent focus on rare pediatric inflammatory conditions, with increasing attention to pandemic-related complications (MIS-C) in recent years. Her work combines retrospective national studies with detailed case reports, contributing valuable data to the understanding of disease presentation and treatment response in Baltic populations.

Through her research, Dr. Rasa has established collaborations across international networks, particularly evident in the HyperPed-COVID registry study. Her work demonstrates strong engagement with clinical research networks focused on pediatric autoimmune conditions, though specific grant funding isn't detailed in the available information.

Her research appears connected to national clinical efforts in Latvia, particularly through her involvement in nationwide studies of pediatric rheumatic conditions, suggesting integration with clinical care networks addressing rare pediatric autoimmune disorders in the Baltic region.