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Prof. Dr. habil. med. Aigars Petersons is the Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, and a key figure in pediatric surgery and academic leadership in Latvia. He holds a longstanding affiliation with the Department of Paediatric Surgery at RSU and serves as an expert consultant at the Children's Clinical University Hospital. His leadership extends beyond academia, including roles as Chairperson of the Latvian Association of Universities and former Member of Parliament.
- Rector, Rīga Stradiņš University (2018–present)
- Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, RSU (1999–present)
- Expert Consultant, Paediatric Surgery Clinic, Children's Clinical University Hospital (2017–present)
- Dean, Department of Doctoral Studies, RSU (2008–2017)
Prof. Petersons’ research is centered on pediatric surgical conditions, including congenital gastrointestinal malformations, appendicitis risk assessment, neonatal surgical care, and reconstructive techniques. His work integrates clinical innovation with biomedical engineering, as demonstrated by his patents on diagnostic methods and surgical models. He has contributed extensively to medical literature through book chapters, monographs, and scientific publications, particularly in Pediatric Surgery Digest by Springer.
His recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on intestinal atresia, malrotation, stoma complications, and soft tissue pathologies in children. These works reflect a consistent emphasis on evidence-based surgical guidelines and educational resources for primary care providers.
His numerous honors include:
- Certificate of Merit of the President of Latvia (2019)
- Aleksandrs Bieziņš Award (2018)
- Pauls Stradiņš Award (2016)
- Medal of the Baltic Assembly (2005)
- Officer of the Cross of Recognition (2007)
Prof. Petersons has actively advised and led academic programs, notably serving as Dean of Doctoral Studies. He has secured recognition and funding through national and international collaborations. His work in surgical innovation includes patented methods for assessing appendicitis risk and renal recovery post-surgery, as well as artificial models for thumb joint evaluation. He has also been involved in vertically integrated research projects and national health policy development.
He leads or contributes to multidisciplinary teams in pediatric surgical research, innovation labs focused on medical devices, and national healthcare improvement initiatives. His leadership in the Latvian Universities Association underscores his role in shaping higher education policy.
