Velga Sudraba

Velga Sudraba is an Assistant Professor at the Riga Stradiņš University in the Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy, actively contributing to psychology, health sciences, and addiction research. As a Latvian Council of Science expert (2016–2019, 2020–2023), she focuses on SDGs 3 (Health) and 5 (Education). Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and policy.

• Academic Roles: Assistant Professor at RSU, Supervisor for PhD projects, Project Leader for EU/Interreg and national grants.
• Research Themes: Substance abuse, stress coping, resilience, Type D personality, psychosocial functioning, and adherence in cardiovascular patients.

Her scientific output includes 91 publications, with recent work on resilience scales, adherence factors, and co-dependence in addiction. She organized international conferences like the 18th Society. Integration. Education (2024) and participated in media outreach (e.g., Latvijas Radio, 2021).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Riga Stradiņš University Research Department Recognition (2022)
  • Appreciation for Long-Term Contributions to Psychological Education (2024)

Grants & Projects include EU Structural Funds for OnBoard-Med (maritime medical coordination) and national initiatives on addiction treatment. She mentors PhD students and contributes to policy via expert roles.