Latvian Association of Human Genetics
Latvian Association of Human Genetics is a voluntary professional organization that unites practicing specialists of human genetics in the territory of Latvia, regardless of nationality, religion or political convictions.
The main aim of the association is to further development of human genetics in Latvia.
The area of the activities:
Education
- development of certification programme for specialists in Medical genetics and certification of the specialists according to legal regulations
- organization of professional qualification improvement programmes for association members, by the association or in collaboration with other professional organizations in Latvia or other countries
- recommendation on specialist or society education in human genetics
Scientific development and collaboration
- facilitation of national and international collaboration in research of Medical Genetics
Community health improvement
- participation in national and international human genetic association meetings and organized activities
- development of guidelines and recommendation in clinical genetics, laboratory diagnostic and research of human genetics
- furthering of community information and comprehension in human genetics
Legal issues
- legal protection of association members and evaluation of professional liability and incompetence, deontological violations and other cases
Contacts
email: LCGA@biomed.lu.lv
address: Latvian Biomedical Research and Study centre, Ratsupites 1, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia
Board of Latvian Association of Human Genetics
Zanda Daneberga , Dr. med., Assoc. prof. Chairman Chairman of certification commission Liene Ņikitina-Zaķe , Dr. med. Chairman of ethics commission Researcher
E-mail: zanda.daneberga@gmail.com
E-mail: linda.piekuse@rsu.lv
E-mail: lienik@biomed.lu.lv
Phone: +371 67808200
E-mail: monta.briviba@biomed.lu.lv
Certification commission
Chairman of certification commission Member of certification commission Member of certification commission
E-mail: linda.piekuse@rsu.lv
E-mail: daiga.bauze@gmail.com
E-mail: inguna@egl.lv
Ethics commission
Liene Ņikitina-Zaķe , Dr. med. Chairman of ethics commission Edvīns Miklašēvics , Dr. med., Prof. Member of ethics commission
E-mail: lienik@biomed.lu.lv
E-mail: edvins.miklasevics@rsu.lv
Honorary members of Latvian Association of Human Genetics
Elmārs Grēns , Dr. habil. biol. Advisor to the director and the Scientific Council member Astrīda Krūmiņa , Dr. habil. med. Senior researcher
Phone: +371 67808201
E-mail: grens@biomed.lu.lv
Phone: +371 67808200
E-mail: astrida.krumina@biomed.lu.lv
Auditor
E-mail: agnija.stamere@gmail.com
News
September 25, 2019
Latvian Association of Human Genetics invite you to participate in the 2020 Academy (Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism).
Date of the event: 20th to 21st April 2020
Venue: Amsterdam, The Netherlands . Detailed information is available:
http://www.ssiem.org/News/News.asp?nid=2026
The topics:
- Aminoacidopathies
- Hyperammonaemia
- Urea Cycle Defects
Registration:
The application deadline is October 30th 2019. https://fd8.formdesk.com/EMQN/SSIEM_Academy_2020_Application
As places are limited to 40 clinicians and 40 lab scientists and there will be a selection process if the Academy is oversubscribed; completion of the application form does not guarantee a place on the course.
Accepted delegates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the applications deadline and will be asked to submit an abstract for a case presentation on a topic related to the Academy.
Registration fee:
Accepted delegates will be asked to pay the 100 Euro Academy registration fee. Academy registration includes:
- Accommodation (including breakfast) for the nights of 19th and 20th April 2020
- Lunches on the 20th and 21st April 2020
The provisional programme and detailed information can be found on the SSIEM Academy webpage.
October 31, 2018
Latvian Association of Human Genetics invite you to apply for 2019 Academy (Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism).
Date of the event: 29th to 30th April 2019
Venue: Zurich, Switzerland. Detailed information is available:
http://www.ssiem.org/centralstore/ssiemacademy/SSIEM_Academy_2019_Map_V1_260918.pdf
The topics:
- Mitochondrial diseases
- Glycogen storage diseases
- Neurotransmitters
- Congenital disorders of glycosylation
Registration:
The application process is online and is available on the SSIEM website until 12th November 2018.
As places are limited to 40 clinicians and 40 lab scientists and there will be a selection process if the Academy is oversubscribed; completion of the application form does not guarantee a place on the course.
Accepted delegates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the applications deadline and will be asked to submit an abstract for a case presentation on a topic related to the Academy.
Registration fee:
Accepted delegates will be asked to pay the 75.00 Euro Academy registration fee. Academy registration fee covers:
- Accommodation (including breakfast) for the nights of 28th and 29th April 2019
- Lunches on the 29th and 30th April 2019
The provisional programme and detailed information can be found on the SSIEM Academy webpage and annexe .
September 4, 2018
Latvian Association of Human Genetics invite you to participate in the 2019 Academy (Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism).
Date of the event: 29th to 30th April 2019
Venue: Zurich, Switzerland. Detailed information is available: http://www.ssiem.org/ssiemacademy/
The topics:
- Mitochondrial diseases
- Glycogen storage diseases
- Neurotransmitters
- Congenital disorders of glycosylation
Registration:
The application process is online and will open in mid-October SSIEM website: http://www.ssiem.org/ssiemacademy/
As places are limited to 40 clinicians and 40 lab scientists and there will be a selection process if the Academy is oversubscribed; completion of the application form does not guarantee a place on the course.
Accepted delegates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the applications deadline and will be asked to submit an abstract for a case presentation on a topic related to the Academy.
Registration fee:
Accepted delegates will be asked to pay the 75 Euro Academy registration fee. Academy registration includes:
- Accommodation (including breakfast) for the nights of 28th and 29th April 2019
- Lunches on the 29th and 30th April 2019
The provisional programme and detailed information can be found on the SSIEM Academy webpage and annexe: .
November 7, 2017
Latvian Association of Human Genetics invites You to apply 2018 Academy (Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism).
Date of the event: 23rd to 24th April 2018
Venue: United Kingdom, London. Detailed information is available on the SSIEM website:
http://www.ssiem.org/centralstore/ssiemacademy/SSIEM_Academy_2018_Map_and_Directions_V1181017.pdf
The topics:
- Lysosomal storage disorders
- Peroxisomal disorders
- Purine and Pyrimidine disorders
Registration: The application process is online and is available on the SSIEM website until 23rd November 2017: http://www.ssiem.org/ssiemacademy/
Registration fee: Accepted delegates will be asked to pay the 75 Euro Academy registration fee. Academy registration includes:
- Accommodation (including breakfast) for the nights of 22nd and 23rd April 2018
- Lunches on the 23rd and 24th April 2018
The provisional programme and detailed information can be found on the SSIEM Academy webpage and attachment: .
http://www.ssiem.org/ssiemacademy/