Gunta Laizāne

Gunta Laizāne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Rīga Stradiņš University, specializing in pediatric infectious diseases with particular expertise in rotavirus infections and molecular epidemiology. Her research spans clinical pediatrics, acute gastroenteritis management, and health-related quality of life assessments for hospitalized children and their families.

Her research interests focus on Rotavirus Infection, Molecular Epidemiology, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Oral Rehydration Therapy. She has conducted significant cross-sectional studies on rotavirus genotypes circulating in Latvian children's hospitals and investigated unusual neurological manifestations such as rotavirus-associated seizures with reversible corpus callosum lesions.

Her publication trends reveal a strong focus on pediatric infectious diseases, particularly rotavirus epidemiology (60% of her work), with growing interest in COVID-19 research during the pandemic. Her methodology often combines clinical observation with molecular analysis, emphasizing practical applications in pediatric care settings.

She has contributed to significant projects including:

• DIAMONDS: Diagnosis and Management of Febrile Illness using RNA Personalised Molecular Signature Diagnosis (2020-2026)
• Preparation of research on Nutrition during pregnancy: Evaluation of the situation in Latvia (2019)
• Improvement of the management process and study content modernisation at Rīga Stradiņš University (2018-2023)

Her collaborative work extends across multiple institutions, with significant contributions to national guidelines on SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with both clinical practice and academic inquiry in pediatric infectious diseases.