معرفی
Prof. Dace Zavadska is a Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Riga Stradins University. She holds leadership roles including Chair of the WHO Global NITAG Network (2021-2023), Head of Family Vaccination Centre at Children's Clinical University Hospital, and Chair of Latvia's National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). Her research focuses on immunization policy, vaccine-preventable diseases, and paediatric infectious diseases. She has contributed to over 129 peer-reviewed publications and 9 active/recent research projects.
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (Dr.med.) from Latvian Academy of Sciences (2022), Corresponding Member of Latvian Academy of Sciences
- Expertise: WHO Global NITAG Network steering committee member, ECDC vaccine-preventable diseases collaborator
Research interests include tick-borne encephalitis diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, and pediatric emergency care protocols. Notable projects include EU-funded DIAMONDS initiative for febrile illness management and Horizon Europe's Euvabeco vaccination strategy.
- Awards: 2023 Scientist of the Year (RSU), Ministry of Health recognition for immunization policy contributions
