On September 11–12, 2025, in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation “Aristov Readings” was held, dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Microbiology Department named after Academician V. M. Aristovsky.

Representatives from KazNMU named S.D. Asfendiyarov participated in the conference, including staff from the Department of Microbiology, virology: Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department Bakhyt Amanullovna Ramazanova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Acting Professor Kamilya Kamalovna Mustafina, and PhD, Associate Professor without academic title Ekaterina Alexandrovna Koloskova.

During the conference, Bakhyt Amanullovna Ramazanova was awarded the commemorative medal named after Academician Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Aristovsky, established by the order of the Rector of Kazan State Medical University on February 26, 2025. This medal, a symbol of recognition for contributions to the development of medical microbiology, is awarded to outstanding scientists and practitioners based on recommendations from the competition committee.

The department’s staff presented the following reports:

Ramazanova B.A. – “Impact of COVID-19 on Semen Analysis Parameters in Men Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Data Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence”

Mustafina K.K. – “Virtual Laboratory and R Studio in Teaching Medical Microbiology: From Theory to Practice”

Koloskova E.A. – “Pathogenicity of Yeast-Like Fungi in COVID-19 Convalescents: Laboratory Study of Clinical Strains”

The participation of the faculty reflects KazNMU’s active role in developing scientific collaboration and exchanging experience in the fields of microbiology, virology, immunology, and infectious medicine. During the conference, specialists shared research results, participated in plenary sessions, thematic sessions, and round tables, expanded professional contacts, and discussed current challenges in modern medical science.