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Agita Jēruma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia. Her work is centered on viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis C and B, with a focus on epidemiology, prevalence, risk factors, and public health strategies for elimination. She actively contributes to international research collaborations, including the Polaris Observatory, and engages in regional studies across the Baltic states and Ukraine.
Her research interests include:
- Hepatitis C and B epidemiology
- Prevalence and risk factor analysis
- Public health screening and prevention
- Elimination strategies for viral hepatitis
- Clinical characteristics of chronic hepatitis
Dr. Jēruma's recent publications show a strong trend toward modeling global hepatitis burden, analyzing regional genotype distribution, and identifying high-risk populations in Latvia. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Medicina, reflecting significant contributions to clinical and public health research.
She has been recognized in policy documents and cited in news outlets, indicating real-world impact. Her research supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 (Good Health and Well-being).
Dr. Jēruma regularly participates in national and international conferences, including the World Hepatitis Summit and meetings of the Latvian Association of Infectologists, Hepatologists, and HIV/AIDS Specialists. While formal student advising is not detailed, her collaborative publications suggest mentorship roles. She is involved in peer review and scientific dissemination through academic and specialist publications.
