On March 26, one of the most significant events in the Latvian healthcare sector, the ceremonial “Medical Excellence Awards” took place at the Splendid Palace cinema. During the event, JSC Grindeks presented its highest professional honor, the D. H. Grindel Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to medicine and science. This year’s laureate is Kārlis Trušinskis, cardiologist at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital and Associate Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University.
Kirovs Lipmans, Chairman of the Council of Grindeks:“Professor Kārlis Trušinskis stands out for his academic vision, which significantly advances cardiology in Latvia. His contributions to patient care and scientific research demonstrate how high-level medical expertise, analytical thinking, and a systematic approach can positively impact public health on a broad scale. Professor Trušinskis work serves as a benchmark for both his colleagues and future generations of physicians, proving that professionalism and scientific passion are foundational to the sustainable development of the field of cardiology.”
Associate Professor Kārlis Trušinskis is a cardiologist at Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, a board member of the Latvian Society of Cardiology, a lecturer at Rīga Stradiņš University’s Department of Internal Medicine, and President of the Latvian Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Society.
The D. H. Grindel Award was designed by artist Anda Munkevica. The sculpture, titled “Hope”, symbolizes the harmony between strength and fragility – two essential qualities in healthcare. Grindeks, the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the Baltic States, has been the general sponsor of the “Annual Medicine Award” for many years.
About the Award
The D. H. Grindel Award is the highest professional honour in the fields of medicine and pharmacy in Latvia. It is named after Dāvids Hieronīms Grindel (1776–1836) – the first Latvian-born natural scientist, physician, pharmacist and professor. Established in 1995, the award has been granted to numerous distinguished figures in Latvian healthcare, including Prof. Dr. med. Andrejs Ērglis, Prof. Dr. med. Juris Pokrotnieks, Prof. Dr. med. Ināra Logina, Dr. med. Vilnis Dzērve-Tāluts, Dr. chem. Osvalds Pugovičs, Prof. Dr. habil. chem. Ivars Kalviņš, Dr. chem. Jānis Polis and many others.
