Sandra Derkevica

Sandra Derkevica is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Riga Stradins University, Faculty of Medicine. She is also a practicing pediatric nephrologist at the Children's Clinical University Hospital and a doctor at Dialysis Center Ltd., demonstrating a strong integration of clinical and academic work in pediatric nephrology.

Education:

• Doctor's Degree, Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradins University (2002–2008)
• Pediatrician Qualification, Faculty of Continuing Education, Riga Stradins University (2008–2012)
• Qualification in Pediatric Nephrology, Faculty of Continuing Education, Riga Stradins University (2011–2014)

Research Interests:
Sandra Derkevica specializes in pediatric nephrology, with a focus on chronic and acute kidney diseases in children, renal transplantation, dialysis, and long-term outcomes of renal replacement therapy. Her work emphasizes epidemiological trends, clinical management, and quality of life in pediatric patients with kidney disorders. She has contributed significantly to understanding the burden and progression of kidney disease in Latvia's pediatric population.

Publication Trends:
Her publications from 2011 to 2016 reveal a consistent focus on kidney disease manifestations in children, including hemolytic uremic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and polycystic kidney disease. The research combines clinical case reports, outcome studies, and epidemiological analyses, often presented at regional and national conferences. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic inquiry, emphasizing patient outcomes and healthcare system performance.

Scientific Awards and Certifications:

• Certificate, 20-th Budapest Nephrology School (2013)
• Certificate, European Social Fund 'Good Clinical Practice' training (2014)
• Certificate, Latvian Medical Association 'Emergency Care in Pediatrics' (2012)
• Certificate, Riga Stradiņš University 'Pain and Fever in Children' (2013)
• Certificate, 5th REENA Nephrology Academy (2010)
• Participation certificate, 'Kidney Transplantation in Latvia – 40 Years' (2013)

Teaching and Professional Activities:
She teaches core pediatric courses such as Children's Diseases, Pediatrics, and specialized modules in nephrology, cardiology, and neonatology. She has been a member of the Latvian Association of Nephrologists since 2010 and actively participates in national and Baltic conferences. She has no known advisees listed, but her role includes supervision of residency research. She is involved in continuing medical education and interdisciplinary collaboration within pediatric care.

Laboratories and Teams:
She is affiliated with the Clinic of Children's Diseases at Children's Clinical University Hospital and collaborates with nephrology and dialysis teams. Her work is integrated within multidisciplinary units focusing on pediatric renal care, including transplant follow-up and chronic disease management.