Lība Sokolovska

Lība Sokolovska is an Acting Researcher at Rīga Stradiņš University and the Institute of Microbiology and Virology, contributing to Prof. Bhupesh Prusty Group’s work on Host-Pathogen Interactions. Her research focuses on virology, immunology, and autoimmunity, particularly Human Herpesvirus 6’s role in autoimmune thyroiditis. She holds a Ph.D. candidate status and has been actively involved in research since 2018.

Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biological Sciences from the University of Latvia.

Research interests include viral mechanisms in autoimmune diseases, HHV-6’s impact on autoimmune conditions, and HPV’s role in cervical carcinomas. Her work aligns with UN SDG goals on health and well-being.

Key projects:

• Exploring Autoimmune Dimensions of Fibromyalgia (2019–2026)
• HHV-6 Mechanisms in Autoimmune Thyroiditis (2020–2024)
• HPV Genome in Cervical Neoplasms (2022–2024)

Award: Best oral presentation in autoimmunity (2023).

Advising/Grants: Led and contributed to projects involving doctoral students and international collaborations. Active in conferences and manuscript presentations.

Labs/Teams: Institute of Microbiology and Virology, Prof. Prusty Group.