Janis VETRA

Professor Dr. habil.med. Janis Vetra Rector Riga Stradins University Dzirciema iela 16 Riga, LV 1007 Latvia Phone: + 371 7409224 Fax: + 371 7471815 E-mail: rector@rsu.lv

 Born: July 19,1959, Viesite, Latvia

Interests:

• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials biocompatibility
• Anthropology
• Human anatomy
• History of medicine

Languages: Latvian (native), English, Russian

• Riga Medical Institute (Faculty of Medicine), 1983

• Dr.habil.med., Latvia Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 1993

Thesis: Implants bioactive covers in traumatology and orthopaedics

• Dr.med.hon.c., Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2004

 Experience

• 1992-up today – Rector, Riga Stradinš University (till 06/2002 Medical Academy of Latvia)
• 1983-1992 – Latvia Institute of Orthopedics & Traumatology
• 12/1998-08/1999 – Member of Parliament
• 1998-up today – Elected as Professor of Medicine at the Medical Academy of Latvia in the field of Anatomy
• 1993-up today – Manager of Latvian and International Scientific projects on research of Biometrials and Anthropology
• 02/1992-08/1992 – Deputy Head Doctor, Latvia Scientific-Research Institute of Traumatology & Orthopedics (LSR ITR)
• 1987-1992- Junior Research Associate, Doctor at the Department of Bone and Joint Pathology, LSR ITR
• 1984-1986 - Head, Laboratory of Endo-prosthetics Biomechanics Latvia Scientific-Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedy (LSR ITR)
• 1983-1984 - Junior Research Associate, LSR ITR

Professional Activities and Memberships

• Chairman, Riga Stradinš University Council of Professors in Medicine
• Chairman, Riga Stradinš University Council of Promotion in Theoretical medical disciplines
• Permanent Expert, Riga Stradinš University Council of Promotion in Surgical disciplines
• Chairman, Latvian Rectors’ Council
• Member of European Anthropological Association, Latvian Association of Traumatologists & Orthopedists, Latvian Association of Public health, Latvian Society of Anatomists, Histologists & Embryologists, etc.

Recent / Representative Publications

1. L.Berzina, R.Cimdinš, J.Vetra, M.Dobelis, O.Diktenko. Bioceramics in the System CaO-Nb2O5-P2O5. - Proceedings of the 7^th International Symposium on Ceramics in Medicine, Bioceramics, 1994, Vol.7, Turku,  pp.151-158.
2. L.I.Slutski, J.J.Vetra. Biocompatibility and Reactogenicity of materials: a semantic and logical analysis of definitions and their practical significance. - Cells and Materials, 1996, Vol. 6, Nr. 1-3,  pp. 137-142.
3. R.Cimdins, J.Bossert, L.Berzina, J.Vetra, N.Hassman, Z.Katkovskis. Microstucture of bioactive polylayer coating of Ti alloy. - J.Ceramica Acta, 1998, Nr.4/5, pp.157-164.
4. I.Kokare, Dz.Krumina, J.Vetra, U.Teibe. Secular Changes in Body Height in Latvian Conscripts During the Last 122 Years. - Perspectives in Human Biology, 1999, Vol.4, N 2, pp.175-180.
5. Rita Gravere, Ruta Lindberga, Janis Vetra. Atceroties Jana Raina naves gadadienu. - Latvijas arhivi  , Riga, 1999, 4, pp. 72-85 (in Latvian).
6. Ruta Lindberga, Janis Vetra. Lucijas Jerumas-Krastinas laikabiedri. //Gramata “Medicinas doktore Lucija Jeruma Krastina”, Riga, 1999., 54.-71.lpp.
7. J.Vetra, L.Ivanova, I.Kreile. Cytokines. - Gematologija i Transfuziologija, 2000, vol. 45, pp. 45-49 (in Russian). 
8. J.Vetra, Y.Dekhtyar, V.Noskov et al. Investigation physical properties of several centuries bones. -  Proc. e Internat. Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering Conference.- Vienna, Austria.- 2002, Part 1.- pp.178-181.
9. A.Actinhs, Yu.Dehtyar, V.Noskov, J.Rauzins, J.Vetra, V.Zemite. Physical Properties of Aged and Non-Aged Human Bones. - Masinzinatne un transports (Transport and Engineering), 2002, Ser.6, Vol.9, Riga, pp. 117-122.
10. V.Zemite, Yu.Dekhtjar, H.J.Hein, V.Noskov, J.Vetra, G.Sagalovics, R.Zakovskis. Microstructural and electronic characteristics of several centuries bones.- Conference “Biomedical Engineering”, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2002, pp.23-27.
11. Vetra Ya.Ya., Ivanova L.V., Shidlovska V.A. Factors of angiogenesis and regeneration of epidermic tissues. - Gematologija i Transfuziologija, 2002, N 4, pp. 40-43.(in Russian). 
12. V.Sklarevics, J.Vetra, I.Kalninš, Z.Kasvande. Occurence of Hypermobility of Joints and Its Link with Flatfoot in Pre-School Children in Latvia. - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2002, vol.56, N 6, pp. 254-257.
13. I.Dobele, L.Kise, J.Vetra. Biomaterials for Reconstruction in Otorhinolaryngology.- Proc. 2^nd Baltic Otorhinolaryngology Conference and 1^st Baltic Meeting on Audiology, . 6-8 June, Riga, 2002, pp.83-88.
14. Ya.Vetra, M.Saba, A.Pavars, I.Ivanov. Abscessed lymphadenitis complicated by subclinical mycotic invasion. - Surgery, 2003, N 3, pp. 57-58.
15. A.Greitane, J.Vetra, U.Teibe. Relationship between linear growth, peripheral fat stores, and functional level in cheldren with cerebral palsy. - Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2004, vol.58, N 3/4, pp. 115-119.