LU konference
During the visit, common EU activities in oncology were discussed, as well as Slovenia's experience in developing and implementing a nationwide cancer screening program. Meeting with scientists, the President acknowledged the need for purposeful and holistic planning of cancer screening programs in Latvia.
Over the last ten years, Latvian researchers have collaborated extensively with Slovenian specialists, including on issues related to cancer screening and, in particular, the prevention of digestive system tumors. Several projects have been planned and submitted jointly with the aim of obtaining EU funding, including the Horizon Europe project submitted a few days ago under the leadership of the University of Latvia on cooperation in the field of big data for the prevention of gastric cancer. Taking into account the epidemiological situation typical of Slovenia and Latvia, Slovenian specialists called on the Latvian side to support the development of new scientific projects for cooperation between the two countries for the primary and secondary prevention of gastric cancer.
