Ilze Apine

Ilze Apine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Riga Stradiņš University (RSU). Her expertise focuses on pediatric and clinical radiology, with a strong emphasis on radiation safety, imaging techniques for inflammatory bowel diseases, and rare pediatric conditions. She holds dual Expert qualifications (3.2 Clinical medicine) from the Latvian Council of Science (2021–2024 and 2024–2027).

• Education: Two consecutive Expert qualifications in Clinical Medicine from the Latvian Council of Science
• Research Interests: Radiological imaging of gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), pediatric radiology, radiation dose optimization in CT, and MRI applications in enterography.

Her publications highlight contributions to pediatric imaging safety, case studies of rare diseases (e.g., bile duct cysts), and advancements in iterative reconstruction techniques for CT. She actively participates in academic activities, including organizing the 2nd Baltic Conference of Pediatric Radiology and presenting on topics like radiation protection and MRI reporting.

Her research network spans international collaborations in radiology and pediatric medicine, with a focus on Baltic and European partnerships. She has contributed to guidelines on pediatric radiation safety and post-infectious inflammatory syndromes.