Māra Odiņeca is a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of Rīga Stradiņš University and at the RSU Red Cross Medical College, where she teaches students in the Medicine, Pharmacy, and Therapeutic Massage study programmes. She also serves as a guest lecturer at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education in the Physiotherapy study programme.
Her academic and professional interests focus on human physiology and its practical applications in health care and sports. She is distinguished by her comprehensive understanding of the functional processes of the human body and her commitment to exploring their underlying mechanisms. This approach enables her to provide students with not only factual knowledge but also a deeper understanding of the interconnections within physiological systems.
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, Māra promotes innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking and the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. She regards education as a dynamic and reciprocal process in which both students and lecturers engage in continuous intellectual and professional growth.
