Arvids Irmejs

Associate Professor Director of Institute of Oncology and Molecular Genetics, Riga Stradins University

General Surgeon, Head of Breast Unit, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Latvia

Dr. Arvids Irmejs is a distinguished oncologist with a PhD in medicine, focusing on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. He completed his medical education at the Medical Academy of Latvia and postgraduate studies at Riga Stradins University. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Institute of Oncology and Molecular Genetics at Riga Stradins University. Since 2006, he has been a senior scientist and, since 2008, the Head of the Breast Unit at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Riga Stradins University. Dr. Irmejs has contributed significantly to breast cancer research, participating in various international projects and serving as the National Coordinator for ERN GENTURIS. He holds European qualifications in breast surgery and surgical oncology and is an associate editor for the journal “Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice.” His work in improving cancer care and screening has been recognized across Europe.