Iveta OZOLANTA

Iveta OZOLANTA

Dr. habil.med. Iveta OZOLANTA
Vice-Rector for Science,
Riga Stradins University
16 Dzirciema Str.,
Riga, LV 1007
Latvia

Phone: +371 67409116
Fax: + 371 67471815
E-mail: iveta.ozolanta@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: Latvian, Russian, English

Education

Riga Medical Institute (Faculty of Medicine), 1967-1973

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 -
Associate Professor, Latvian Medical Academy, 2001 - 2004
Vice-rector for Science, Riga Stradins University, 1998 -
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

Professional Activities and Memberships

Coordinator of EU 5^th and 6^th Framework ERA-NET-AGE program

Member of the Latvian Council of Science (LCS), 2001-2007

Member, Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee for Medical Sciences , 2001 -

Member of doctoral, promotion and special purpose financing commission of LCS, 2001-207

Member, State Commission of Scientific Qualification, 1998 -

Memberof the Board, Latvian Association of Professors
Chair, Council of Science, Riga Stradins University
Chair, Promotion Council (Medical Biomechanics), Riga Stradins University

Chair of Editorial Board, Collection of Scientific Papers of the Riga Stradins University
Member of Editorial Board, Journal – Acta Chirurgica Latviensis

Observer, The Joint Committee of the Nordic Medical Research Councils, 2004 -
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

Honourary Titles, Awards

Award of the Republic of Latvia - The Cross of Acknowlwdgement (step IV), 2008
Doctor Honoris Causae (Dr.med.h.c) of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2009

Recent / Representative Publications

Total number of publications - 152

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 MironovV. Tannic Acid Mimicking Dendrimers as a Small Intestine Submucosa Stabilizing Nanomordant. - Biomaterials, 2006,issue 5, pp.745-751
Mironov V., Kasyanov V., Yost M., Visconti R., Twal W., Trusk T., Wen X., Ozolanta I., Kadishs A., Prestwich G., Terracio L., Markwald R. Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering I. Perfusion Bioreactors: A Review. - J. Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, 2006 ,Vol.16, Issue 2, pp.111-130
Kasyanov V., Norris R., Damon B., Ramamurphy A., Trusk T., Forgacs G., Ozolanta I., Vetra J., Markwald R.R., Mironov V., Biomechanical properties of a skin of wild and periostin-null mice. - J.Biomechanics, 2006,vol.39, suppl.1, p.394
Mironov V., Kasyanov V., Halkes J.S. B., Ozolanta I., Hazard S., Pieters R. J., Markwald R. R. Tannic acid mimickin dendrimers as nanomordant for decellularized scaffolds. - Proc. Int.Congr. Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine, 2006, p.1-20 (http://www.ianano.org/)
Kasyanov V., Norris R., Wen X., Damon B., Ramamurphy A., Trusk T., Forgacs G., Ozolanta I., Vetra J., Markwald R.R., Mironov V., Biomechanical properties of a skin of wild and periostin-null mice. - Medimond, International Proceedings 2006,Volume ISBN 8-7587-270-8 p.509-516,
Kasaynov V., Ozolanta I., Kadiss A., Murovska M., Markwald R., Mironov V. Biomechanics of composite scaffold suitable for vascular tissue engineering. - In: Proceeding ‘Medimond’ the 5^th European Symposium on Biomechanics, 7-9 June, 2006, Greece , Patras, Ellas, P09-1 – P09-3
Ozolins V., Kasyanov V., Ozolanta I., Smits L., Sikora N., Lacis A. Comparision of biomechanical properties between untanned and glytaraldehyde-treated human pericardium. - Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2007, vol.7, p.20 – 24;
Smits L., Kasyanov V., Ozolanta I., Ozolins V., Sikora N., Lacis A. Comparision of biomechanical properties of two syntethic biomaterials for ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in one-year children patients. - Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2007, vol.7, p.24– 28
Krumina G., Ozolanta I. , Paegle I. , Ozolina R., Harlamova J., Bieza A., Teibe U. Galvas smadzenu fiziologiska un priekslaiciga patologiska novecosanas: diagnostisko kriteriju izstrade. - RSU Zinatniskie raksti, 2007, 85-91 lpp.
Stradins P., Ozolanta I., Lacis R., Kalejs O., Kolitis R., Ose V., Feldmane L., Kasyanov V. Biomechanical and structural properties of the human pulmonary valve. - The Heartland Series, Aortic Valve and Root Symposium 1, 2007, Lincoln, Nebraska USA
Petersons A., Abola Z., Gardovskis J., Ozolanta I., Gardovska D., Ambalovs G. Gastroesophageal reflux disease after Esophageal atresia repair. - J.Clinical Gastroenterology, 2008, vol.42, Nr.4, suppl. S 5,
Dehktyar Yu., Katashev A.,Katasheva J., Ozolanta I. Effects of optical radiation on the healing of bone defect in rabbits. - IFMBE Proceedings 2008, Vol. 20, p.357 – 360
Pavars J., Stradins P., Lacis R., Ozolanta I., Kasyanov V. Biomechanical properties of different components of human mitral valve. - Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2008, vol.8, p.75-78
Kalejs M., Stradins P., Lacis R., Ozolanta I., Pavars J., Kasyanov V. St.Jude Epic heart valve bioprostheses versus native human and porcine aortic valves – comparison of mechanical properties. - Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 2009, 8(5), p.553-556
Kasyanov V., Hodde J., Hiles M.C., Eisenberg C., Eisenberg C., De Castro L.E.F., Ozolanta I., Murovska M., Draughn R.A., Prestwich G.D., Markwald R.R., Mironov V. Rapid biofabrication of tubular tissue constructs by centrifugal casting in a decellularized natural scaffold with laser-machined micropores. - J.Mater.Sci.Mater.Med., 2009,20(1) p.329-337
Mironov V., Kasyanov V., Nagy-Mehesz A., Moreno R., Hajdu Z., Trusk T., Ozolanta I., Murovska M., Wu Y., Yao H., Beachley V., Wen X., Bradshaw A., Visconti R., Norris R., Markwald R. Tissue engineering of heart valve leaflet by self-assembly of tissue spheroids biofabricated from human fat tissue derived stem cells. - IFMBE Proceedings 25/X, 2009, pp.230-232
Mironov V., Zhang J., Gentile C., Kasyanov V., Ozolanta I.,Markwald R.R., Visconti R.P. Adipose-derived cells as a clinically relevant of autologous cells for vascular tissue engineering. - World Conference of Regenerative Medicine, Germany, Leipzig, October 29-31, 2009. - Regenerative Medicine, 2009, 4 (6), p. 119

Patents of Latvia

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.

Research Projects

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 (2005-2008 ).
I. Ozolanta (Head of Joint Project). Research of Medical and Social Demographic Low-Governed Nature of Population Aging in Latvia (2006-2009).
Tissue Engineering of Novel Vascular Graft on the Bases of Natural and Synthetic Biodegradable Scaffolds. Latvian Council of Science.
I.Ozolanta (Head of Project). ERA-AGE2. European Commission, under the 7th Framework Programme (2009 - 2012).
I.Ozolanta (Head of Project). FUTUAGE. European Commission, under the 7th Framework Programme (2009 - 2011).
Multi-Disciplinary Research Consortium on Major Pathologies Threatening the Life Expectancy and Quality of Life of the Latvian Population ( State Programme in Medical Sciences) (2006-2009).

Last update 19.01.2010