Head of Rheumatology Department at Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital / Member of Organizing Committee
Professor Daina Andersone
Head of the Rheumatology Center of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.
In 1981, in Vilnius, she defended her doctoral dissertation.
She complemented her knowledge at the Hanover Medical School and at the Charles Friedrich University of Nuremberg.
In 1995, she defended her dissertation at the Latvian Medical Academy for the degree of habilitated doctor of medicine.
Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine of Faculty of Medicine of University of Latvia, Head of Residency in Rheumatology.
Chairwoman of the Board of the Latvian Adult Rheumatology Society.
In 2018, she received the highest award of the Republic of Latvia, the Order of the Three Stars.
Head of the Lithuanian Rheumathologists Association
Jolanta Dadonienė is Professor at Vilnius university Medical Faculty Public health department; Senior researcher at State research institute for Innovative medicine and Consultant in rheumatology at Vilnius university hospital Santaros klinikos.
Prof. Dadonienė is:
Lithuanian representative of Horizon 2020 Expert group in Health demographic changes and wellbeing since 2015;
Member of Lithuanian Bioethical committee since 2012;
Expert of Lithuanian Research Council;
Medical supervisor of patient’s association Lithuanian arthritis association;
Medical supervisor of LUPUS patient group.
University of Tartu
15:30–16:00 “Post COVID-19 interstitial lung abnormalities: detection and management”
Alan Altraja is Professor of Pulmonology, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine
Prof. Altraja is:
Associate Editor of the Journal “The European Clinical Respiratory Journal”;
Member of The Nordic Respiratory Academy (NORA);
Member of the Nordic ILD working group (NORDIC-ILD-WG);
Member of the Board at “The Alpha One International Registry” (AIR);
Chairman of the commission of the graduation examination on clinical medicine, University of Tartu;
Member of the Board of the Estonian Respiratory Society;
Member of The European Respiratory Society (ERS);
General supervisor of the residency on pulmonary medicine.
Member of Organizing Committee / Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital
17:55-18:15“Clinical implications of the genetic aspects of ankylosing spondylitis”
Rheumatologist – Center of Rheumatology of Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Arthritis Clinic
Lecturer - Riga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Diseases (rheumatology and medical communication)
Member of the board of Latvia Adults Society of Rheumatology
Research – genetic aspects of ankylosing spondylitis (doctoral thesis); clinical and radiological course of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloartrhitis, rare rheumatic diseases
Member of Organizing Committee / Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital
17:00–17:20 “COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases in Latvia”
Rheumatologist Inita Bulina is working in Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital, the Center of Rheumatology as a senior consultant rheumatologist and is working with students in the field of rheumatology in University of Latvia and Riga Stradins University. She is a member of the board of Latvia adults Society of Rheumatology. She is ERN ReCONNET Affiliated Partner representative of Latvia adults rheumatologists.
Member of Organizing Committee / Riga East Clinical University hospital
17:00–17:20 “COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic diseases in Latvia”
Rheumatologist – Riga East Clinical University hospital, Health center 4
Lecturer - Riga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Diseases
Member of the board of Latvia Adults Society of Rheumatology
Research – impact of latent viral infection in rheumatoid arthritis (doctoral thesis); rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia.
Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital
18:35-18:55 “Rare type of vasculitis in a young woman”
Rheumatologist Santa Mikena works at Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital, the Center of Rheumatology as a rheumatologist in hospital and outpatient clinic where everyday work is associated not only with patients but with resident and student education. She is a member of the board of Latvia adults Society of Rheumatology.
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos
14:10-14:30 “Management of systemic sclerosis in Lithuania”
Diana Karpec is active Rheumatologist at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos and Baltic American Clinic. Previously Diana worked as an Junior research fellow at State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine.
Diana Karpec in 2009 graduated Lithuanian University of Health Science Faculty of Medicine as Doctor of medicine (MD) and in 2017 she graduated as PhD at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine.
Diana in 2017 was Laureate of the Research Council of Lithuania scholarship and the World Federation of Scientists National Scholarship Program.
The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
14:30–14:50 “Ultrasonography in gout: utility in diagnosis and monitoring”
Eleonora Norkuvienė, Lector in Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas; rheumatologist since 2006, working in the University hospital; doctor of Medical Sciences since 2017- dissertation “Significance of ultrasound examination in diagnosing the early stage of gout and assessing the course of the disease”; member of the Lithuanian Association of Rheumatologists; member of G-can: Gout, Hyperuricemia and Crystal-Associated Disease Network, an international, multidisciplinary collaboration, dedicated to advancing the crystal deposition-associated disorders; tutor since 2015 at the annual international congresses of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in the Practical Skills Session entitled “Crystal I” and “Crystal II”.
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos
14:50-15:10 “Difficult COVID-19 case in Rituximab treated RA patient”
Inesa Arštikytė is active Rheumatologist at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos and State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine. Inesa is teaching assistant in the Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Rheumatology, Clinical Medicine Institute, Orthopedic and Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery.
In 2004 Inesa graduated Medical Faculty of Vilnius University as Doctor of medicine (MD) and in 2015 she received her PhD degree at Medical Faculty of Vilnius University.
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos
16:00–16:20 “Rare case of secondary systemic vasculitis in a COVID-19 recovered patient
Marija Montvydaitė is a third year Resident in Rheumatology, currently working at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros klinikos, Department of Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases Center, Department of COVID19 patients.
Marija has graduated Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine as Doctor of medicine (MD) in 2018.
The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
14:50-15:10“Difficult COVID-19 case in Rituximab treated RA patient”
Kristina Cirulienė is active Rheumatologist at The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Rheumatology department.
Kristina graduated Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (MD) in 2013 and spent 6 years till 2019 as a resident in The Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, department of Rheumatology.
Membership in Lithuanian Rheumatology Association since 2013; EMEUNET Member since 2014
Head of Department of Vilnius University Hospital Santariškių Klinikos
13:05 – 13:17 "Striving for Remission with JAKi in
the management of RA. Patient case." - AbbVie symposium.
Pauls Stradins Clinical University hospital
13:30 - 14:00 "Cardio-Rheumatology: Crossroads of Inflammation and Atherosclerosis" - Novartis symposium
Kārlis Trušinskis is an Assoc. Professor in Cardiology, working at the Latvian Center of Cardiology at Stradins Clinical University Hospital and Department of Internal Medicine at Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.
His research fields of interest are premature atherosclerosis, cardiovascular genetics, prediabetes and hypertension. Professor Trušinskis undertook post-graduate training at the Cabrini Hospital/Monash University Hospital Melbourne, Australia, San Donato Hospital, Milan, Italy, Glenfield University Hospital, Leicester, UK and at the Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The chairman's: Lithuanian Rheumatologists Association, Latvia Adults Society of Rheumatology
14:10-14:30 “Management of systemic sclerosis in Lithuania” by Diana Karpec
14:30–14:50 “Ultrasonography in gout: utility in diagnosis and monitoring” by Eleonora Norkuviene
14:50-15:10“Difficult COVID-19 case in Rituximab treated RA patient” by Kristina Ciruliene
15:10 -15:25 Discussion: overview of topics presented, to take home messages, Q&A
The chairman's: Latvia Adults Society of Rheumatology, Lithuanian Rheumatologists Association
15:30–16:00 “Post COVID-19 interstitial lung abnormalities: detection and management” by Alan Altraja
16:00–16:20 “Rare case of secondary systemic vasculitis in a COVID-19 recovered patient” by Marija Montvydaite
16:20–16:40 “Vaccination against COVID-19 in tertiary rheumatology center” by Inesa Arštikyte
16:40–17:00 “COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases in Latvia” by Inita Buliņa
17:00–17:20 “COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic diseases in Latvia” by Anda Kadiša
17:20–17:40 Discussion: overview of topics presented, to take home messages, Q&A
The chairman's: Latvia Adults Society of Rheumatology, Lithuanian Rheumatologists Association
17:55-18:15“Clinical implications of the genetic aspects of ankylosing spondylitis” by Jūlija Zepa
18:15-18:35 “Personalized medicine in rheumatology” by Daina Andersone
18:35-18:55 “Rare type of vasculitis in a young woman” by Santa Miķēna, Renāte Būmane
18:55–19:10 Discussion: overview of topics presented, to take home messages, Q&A
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