Iveta OZOLANTA

Dr. habil.med. Iveta OZOLANTA Vice-Rector for Science, Riga Stradins University Dzirciema iela 16 Riga, LV 1007 Latvia Phone: +371 7409116 Fax: + 371 7471815 E-mail: iveta_o@rsu.lv

Born: July 5,1948, Riga, Latvia

Interests:

• Biomechanics of Human Cardiovascular System. Investigation of Biomechanical features and structure of Human Blood Vessels and Heart Valves
• Biomaterials. Ingrowths processes and Biocompatibility of New Artificial Substitute of Biological Tissue: morphofunctional and biomechanical investigations of composite material substitutes
• Biomechanics of Bones and Spine. Biomechanical properties and structure of Bone, Joint and Cartilage
• Functional, Structural and Biomechanical research of Human Upper Part of a Digestive Tube
• Tissue Engineering of Human Cardiovascular System
• Latvian Population Senescence and Life Quality: Biomedical and Social Aspects.

Languages: English, Latvian, Russian

Education

• Riga Medical Institute (Faculty of Medicine), 1973

• Dr.med. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in western countries), Kaunas Medical Academy, Lithuania, 1983

• Dr.habil.med.(Doctor of Science in former USSR), Latvian Medical Academy, Riga, 1998.

Experience

• Professor, Riga Stradins University, 2004 -
• Vice-rector for Science, Riga Stradins University, 1998 -
• Associate Professor, Latvian Medical Academy, 2001 -
• Head of Scientific Department, Latvian Medical Academy, 1995-1998
• Senior Researcher, Latvian Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 1985 - 1995
• Researcher , Laboratory of Biomechanics, Institute of Polymer Mechanics, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1975-1985
• Neurologist, Riga Emergency Hospital, 1973-1975
• Assistant, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, 1966-1967

• Coordinator of EU 5^th and 6^th Framework ERA-NET-AGE program
• Member of the  Latvian Council of Science (LCS)
• Member, Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee for Medical Sciences
• Member of doctoral, promotion and special purpose financing commission of LCS
• Member, State Commission of Scientific Qualification
• Member, Latvian Association of Professors
• Chair, Council of Science, Riga Stradins University
• Chair, Promotion Council (Medical Biomechanics), Riga Stradins University
• Member of Council,  Faculty of Postgraduate studies, Riga Stradins University
• Chair of Editorial Board, Proceedings of the Riga Stradins University
• Member of Editorial Board, Journal – Acta Chirurgica Latviensis
• Coordinator, Doctoral programs in Karolinska Institute, Sweeden
• Observer, The Joint Committee of the Nordic Medical Research Councils
• Member of the Board of Foundation for medical education and research support
• Member of Board of Latvian hallmark
• Member of European Society of Biomechanics
• Member of European Society of Tissue Engineering
• Member of Advisory Council for medical science of the Ministry of Health

Total number of Publications  - 109

• J.Saulgozis, I.Ozolanta. Biomechanical nonuniformity of proximal part of human femur. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 1996, pp. 581 - 587.
• J.Saulgozis, I.Ozolanta, I.Pontaga. Elaboration of computerized bone fracture investigation system based on acoustic microscope. - In: Text book - Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering., Swansea, U.K., pp.132 - 138.
• I.Ozolanta, G.Tetere, B.Purinya, V.Kasyanov. Changes in the mechanical properties, biochemical contents and wall structure of the human coronary arteries with age and sex. - Medical Engineering and Physics, 1998, vol. 20, pp.525 - 533.
• V.Keris, I.Ozolanta, G.Enina, V.Kasjanov, H.Aide, V.Bricis. Biomechanical and structural assessment of transluminal angioplasty. - Medical Engineering and Physics, 1998, vol. 20, pp.339 - 346.
• V.Kasyanov, I.Ozolanta, B.Purinya. Peculiarities of the biomechanical properties of human coronary arteries. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 1999, vol. 2, pp.221-237.
• I.Ozolanta, V.Kancevich, B.Purinya, A.Kadiss, V.Kasyanov. Mechanical and structural investigation of new compliant textile grafts. - Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing,  1999, vol. 37, pp.302-304.
• Kasyanov V, Ozolanta I.,. Purinya B, Mironov V.. Structure and mechanical properties of the human carotid artery as a composite: Does small diameter vascular graft and tissue engineered blood vessels must be compliant and composite. -  International Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Science, 2001,vol.3, N 3/4, pp. 97-104.
• Kasyanov V., Ozolanta I., Kadish A., Ozols A., Stradins P. Feature of Biomechanical Behaviour and Structure of the Arterial Wall as a Compliant Biocomposite Material. - Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University. Material Science and Applied Chemistry, 2001, vol.2, pp.15-26.
• Vanags I., Petersons A., Ose V., Ozolanta I., Kasyanov V. Biomechanical properties of oesophagus wall under loading in adult humans. - Proc. Latv. Acad. of Sciences, B,  2002, Nr.1/2, vol. 56, pp. 52-57. 
• Dekhtyar J., Derjugina I., Katashev A., Katasheva J., Ozolanta I., Tatarinov A, Evaluation of the size of local bone injuries by means of ultrasound. - Polish J.Med. Phys .& Eng., 2002, vol. 8, N 3, pp. 165-171.
• Kasyanov V. Ozolanta I., Purinya B., Ozols A., Kancevich V.,. Compleance of a bicomposite vascular tissue in longitudinal and circumferential directions as a basis for creating artificials substitutes. - Mechanics of Composite Materials, 2003, vol. 39, N 4., pp. 347-358.
• Vanags I., Petersons A., Ose V., Ozolanta I., Kasyanov V., Laizans J., Vjaters E., Gardovskis J., Vanags A. Biomechanical properties of oesophagus wall under loading. - J. Biomechanics, 2003, vol. 36, pp. 1387-1390.
• Stradins P., Lacis R., Ozolanta I., Purina B., Ose V., Feldmane L., Kasyanov V. Comparison of biomechanical and structural properties between human aortic and pulmonary valve. - European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, 2004, vol. 26, pp.634-639.
• Vanags I., Petersons A., Ozolanta I., Kasyanov V., Ose V., Laizans J., Gardovskis J., Vanags A. Anisotropy of Biomechanical Properties of Oesophagus, Trachea and Main Bronchi under Loading in Longitudinal and Circumferential Directions. - Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2004 (4), pp. 66-70
• Abola Z., Petersons A., Ozolanta I., Pilmane M. Esophageal neuropeptide-containing innervation and apoptosis in case of atresia in premature and mature children.- Neuropeptides, 2005, vol 39, issue 5 (European Neuropeptide Club 15^th annual meeting.- Abstracts.- Riga, 2005.- P.67)
• Kasyanov V., Isenburg J., Draughn R. A., Hazard S., Hodde J., Ozolanta I., Murovska M., Halkes S. B., Vrasidas I., Liskamp R. M.J., Pieters R. J., Simionescu D., Markwald R. R. and Mironov V. Tannic Acid Mimicking Dendrimers as a Small Intestine Submucosa Stabilizing Nanomordant. - Biomaterials, 2006,issue 5, pp.745-751

• I.Ozolanta, B.Purinya, V.Kasyanov. Method of evoluation of vascular transplantat. Nr.12299, 1999.
• V.Kasyanov, I.Ozolanta, B.Purinya, V.Kancevicha. Woven vascular graft. Nr.12341, 1999.
• V.Kasyanov, B.Purinya, R.Lacis, I.Ozolanta. Artificial aortic heart valve, Nr. 12488, 2001.

• Investigation of Biomechanical Features of Human Coronary , Main Brain Arteries and Developing of Novel Vascular grafts. Latvian Council of Science (1997 - 2001).
• Peculiarities of the Structure of the Heart Aortic and Pulmonary Trunk Valves that Determine the Possibility to Use Them in the Reconstruction of the Aortic Valve. Latvian Council of Science (2000 - 2001)
• Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Degenerative Diseases of Spine and Femur. Latvian Council of Science (1997-2001)
• Functional, Structural and Biomechanical Researches of the Upper Part of the Alimentary Tract in Children and Adults and Usage of the Obtained Outcomes in a Surgical Gastroenterology . Latvian Council of Science (2001 -2004)
• I.Ozolanta (Head of Joint Project).  Latvian Population Senescence and Life Quality : Biomedical and Social Aspects.  Latvian Council of Science (2002-2005)
• I.Ozolanta (Head of  Project).  Functional, Structural and Biomechanical Research of Upper Part of a Digestive Tube for Children and Adults and Usage of the Obtained Outcomes in a Surgical Gastroenterology. Latvian Council of Science (2001-2004)
• I.Ozolanta (Head of  Project).  Morphofunctional, Biomechanical and   Histochemical Investigations of Esophagus and Stomach Walls on Patients of Different Age Groups with Surgery Related Upper Digestive Tract Diseases.  Latvian Council of Science (2005- )

Last update 15.03.2006