Hedija Čupeca

Hedija Čupeca is an Acting Lecturer in the Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry at Rīga Stradiņš University and a Ph.D. student in the Department of Paediatrics. Her research is centered on pediatric infectious diseases, particularly invasive pneumococcal disease, serotype distribution, and antimicrobial resistance in Latvia.

Her research interests include:

• Pneumococcal infection epidemiology
• Antibiotic resistance in pediatric populations
• Serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Impact of PCV10 vaccination
• Tick-borne encephalitis and neurological complications

The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease in Latvia, particularly in children. Her work spans surveillance, serotype characterization, and factors influencing disease outcomes and antibiotic resistance, often in collaboration with national health institutions. The integration of clinical data with microbiological analysis underscores her translational research approach.

She has been actively involved in presenting her findings at academic conferences, including oral and poster presentations at pediatric and public health events. While no formal awards are listed, her sustained research output and leadership in national projects reflect significant scholarly contribution.

She contributes to academic service through conference organization and public engagement in scientific discourse. Her role as an Acting Lecturer indicates active participation in medical education, particularly in physiology and biochemistry.

Her research is conducted within national collaborations, notably with the Children’s Clinical University Hospital and Latvian public health researchers, forming a robust network in pediatric infectious disease research.