Ilze Upeniece graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Rīga Stradiņš University and obtained a medical degree. She completed her residency in Dermatovenereology.
She earned a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree. Her dissertation topic was "Study of the Pathogenetic Mechanisms of Different Clinical-Morphological Subtypes of Skin Lichen Planus". Author of scientific publications.
Lecturer at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Rīga Stradiņš University.
Researcher in several clinical studies involving patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or nail fungal infections.
Member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Member of the Latvian Dermatovenereologists Association.
Regularly enhances her knowledge and continues her education at international conferences.