Matīss Mežals

Matīss Mežals is a teaching staff member in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical Simulations at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia. He is actively engaged in clinical research, focusing on low back pain, patient and health care professional beliefs, and vascular changes in psoriasis. His work bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry in rehabilitation and pain management.

Research Interests: Matīss Mežals specializes in clinical medicine with a focus on musculoskeletal health, particularly low back pain. His research investigates the attitudes and beliefs of both patients and health care professionals, exploring how these influence pain perception and management. Additionally, he studies physiological changes in psoriasis, including microvascular reactivity and systemic vascular resistance, contributing to understanding the cardiovascular implications of chronic skin conditions.

His recent publications (2020–2021) reflect a strong emphasis on qualitative and physiological aspects of pain and chronic disease. The research spans cross-sectional studies, retrospective analyses, and clinical measurements, indicating a multidisciplinary approach combining psychology, physiology, and clinical practice. Key themes include patient behavior, health care professional education, and the biopsychosocial model of pain.

Scientific Engagement:

• Presented findings at international conferences, including oral and poster presentations.
• Visiting lecturer at Aix-Marseille Université (2019), indicating international academic collaboration.
• Active contributor to peer-reviewed journals and conference abstracts.

Matīss Mežals has not listed formal advisees, but his collaborative work suggests involvement in research teams and academic supervision. He has participated in professional activities such as workshops and association meetings, indicating ongoing professional development and engagement with the medical rehabilitation community.

Labs and Teams: He collaborates with researchers from various institutions, including co-authorship on studies related to psoriasis and vascular function. His work appears to be part of broader research networks in clinical physiology and pain research at the University of Latvia and beyond.