Juris Salaks

Juris Salaks is an Acting Associate Professor and Director of the Institute of the History of Medicine and RSU Museum at Riga Stradiņš University. His work bridges medical history with archival research, focusing on pharmaceutical legacies and historical narratives in the Baltic region.

• Fields of Interest: Medical Sciences, History, USSR Studies, Central/Eastern Europe, and medical museology.
• Academic Leadership: Organized the 47th Congress of the International Society for the History of Medicine and co-led the "Bridging the Baltic IV" conference.

Research Trends: Recent publications analyze the history of artificial kidney development and Roche's industrial archives, emphasizing cross-border scientific collaboration and preservation of medical heritage. His work aligns with SDGs for education and historical research.

Scientific Awards:

• General Secretary (Other distinction, 2024)
• Pauls Stradiņš Award (Honorary award, 2001)
• Cross of Recognition (State award, 2023)

Academic Contributions: As director of RSU Museum, he integrates medical history with interdisciplinary exhibitions, including projects on Fabergé's medical connections and Baltic medical innovators. Supervised 2 academic works and participated in 67 activities, including invited talks and editorial roles.