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Inga Urtāne is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Riga Stradins University. She is actively engaged in research and academic leadership, contributing to pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, and public health. Her affiliations include expert roles at the Latvian Council of Science in Basic Medicine and Chemical Sciences, and membership in professional and ethics committees.
- Riga Stradins University – Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Latvian Council of Science – Expert in 3.1 Basic Medicine (2020–2026) and 1.4 Chemical Sciences (2015–2018)
- Rīgas Austrumu klīniskās universitātes slimnīcas atbalsta fonda Medicīnisko un biomedicīnisko pētījumu Ētikas komiteja – Member
- Starptautisko inovatīvo farmaceitisko firmu asociācijas un Latvijas Patentbrīvo medikamentu asociācija – Member
Her research centers on drug safety, polypharmacy, and cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, with a focus on anticoagulants, lipid-lowering agents, and antihypertensive drugs. She investigates medication adherence, prescribing errors, and national drug consumption trends using real-world health data. Her work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Good Health and Well-being.
The recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in pharmacoepidemiology, clinical pharmacy, and analytical pharmacology, particularly on direct oral anticoagulants, statin therapy, and hypertension management. Her studies often involve collaboration with national health databases and focus on optimizing drug use in complex patient populations.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
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Advising and Grants: Inga Urtāne serves as a supervisor for PhD projects, including those on DOAC safety and hypolipidemic drug use. She has contributed to multiple RSU-funded and national research initiatives. Her leadership extends to organizing academic events such as RSU Research Week 2025 and participating in scientific committees.
Labs and Research Teams: While no specific lab name is provided, her research is conducted within the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at RSU, involving interdisciplinary teams focused on drug analysis, clinical outcomes, and public health policy.
