Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor without an academic title at the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1992-1998 – Studied at Almaty State Medical Institute, specializing in «Doctor-Hygienist, Epidemiologist»
2010 – Defended her Candidate’s dissertation on the topic «The Role of Colibacteriophages in the formation and functioning of normal intestinal microflora in newborn children»
Professional activity
1998-2001 – Researcher at the National Research Center of KazNMU
2001-2007 – Assistant at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, KazNMU
2007-2011 – Senior Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2011-2024 – Associate Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2013-2016 – Dean of the Faculty of Public Health, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2024 – рresent – Associate Professor without an academic title at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Scientific work
Research interests: classical and modern microbiological methods for diagnosing infectious diseases; study of molecular mechanisms; research on the role of microorganisms in ecosystems; investigation of pathogenicity mechanisms; antibiotic resistance (genetic mechanisms leading to resistance, mechanisms of activation and deactivation of antibiotics, methods for diagnosing antibiotic resistance, modern molecular diagnostic methods such as PCR and sequencing); use of automated systems for determining the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics; epidemiology of antibiotic resistance; future research in antibiotic resistance (new technologies for detecting and preventing resistance, studies on bacteriophages and their applications, the prospects of immunotherapy and other alternative approaches), etc.
● 30 published scientific and scientific-methodical works, including publications in journals indexed in the list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and foreign articles indexed in databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.
● Number of scientific projects: 4
Methodical work
● Conducts practical sessions in both state and Russian languages for students of all specialties at the department.
● English language proficiency: beginner.
● Number of implementation acts: 20
Published teaching and methodical works:
Textbooks:
● Fundamentals of General Medical Microbiology
● «Microbiology of the Oral Cavity»
● Fundamentals of Medical Parasitology
Teaching and Methodical Guide:
● «Public Health: Basics of Sanitary Microbiology
Awards
2016 – Bronze Medal of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2018 – Badge «Excellence in Healthcare»
Acknowledgments
2020 – Acknowledgment from the City Trade Union Committee
Letter of Appreciation from the Rector of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Currently serves as the head of department

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor with an academic title at the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1985-1991 – Studied at the Faculty of General Medicine, Almaty State Medical Institute (AGMI), specializing in «General Medicine» (Diploma with Honors).
1992-1993 – Completed internship in «Infectious Diseases»
1993-1995 – Completed clinical residency in «Allergology and Immunology»
1995-1998 – Studied at the postgraduate program at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, and defended her Candidate’s dissertation on the topic: «Microflora and Non-Specific Skin Defense Factors in Individuals Engaged in Physical Conditioning»
Professional Activity
September 1998 – Assistant at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov.
1999 – Associate Professor, Deputy Head of the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov.
2000 – Awarded the academic title of Associate Professor
1999-2000 – Deputy Dean of the Faculty of International Students, KazNMU
2000-2004 – Dean of the Faculty of International Students, KazNMU
2011-2012 – Head of the Registrar’s Office at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2013-2016 – Director of the Department of Basic Disciplines, KazNMU
Since 2016 – Acting Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
As part of the Erasmus+ program, she visited the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences as a visiting professor. She also served as a visiting professor at the Department of Microbiology at the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy and at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology at the Tashkent Medical Academy.
Scientific work
Her research interests include the study of normal human microbiota, the biological properties of microorganisms, clinical microbiology, modern methods of microbiological disease diagnosis, pneumococcal infection, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, pathogenic properties of Candida, and more.
● Author of 37 scientific and methodical works, including publications in journals listed in the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s control in the sphere of education and science list, as well as foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases.
● Hirsch index: 1
● Has 14 implementation acts
● Co-author of the 4-volume work «Model of Medical Education at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov»
● Co-author of the textbooks «General Microbiology» and «Human normoflora and dysbiosis», co-author of the elective course «Fundamentals of laboratory diagnosis of venereal diseases and mycoses» in Russian and «Microbiological diagnostics in medicine» in english
● Co-author of 2 methodical recommendations
● Participant and performer in 4 scientific projects
● Participated in the development of the educational program «General Medicine» for 2020-2021
Under her guidance, the student project «Microbiological сharacterization of аir and water quality in Almaty city» received a third-place diploma at the Republican Student Research Competition.
Methodical work
K.K. Mustafina is a good teacher and lecturer, repeatedly noted by students in the questionnaire with a positive side. Conducts practical classes and gives lectures in Russian and English on the whole course of microbiology, virology, immunology, medical parasitology for students of all specialities studying at the department. She speaks Russian (fluent), Kazakh (conversational), English – Intermediate level. Mustafina K.K. actively participates in introduction of innovative educational technologies at the department (has 14 acts of introduction). In addition, she participated in the creation of a new model of medical education KazNMU. She has a certificate of state registration of rights to the object of copyright №266 from 28.02.2012, certificate of state registration of rights to the object of copyright №725 from 05.05.2015, certificate of information in the state register of rights to objects protected by copyright №32934 from 22.02.2023. At the national level, she co-authored methodological recommendations «Laboratory diagnosis of meningococcal infection and purulent bacterial meningitis» and «Methods of bacteriological studies for the presence of pathogens of typhoid fever, paratyphoid and other salmonellosis». She has prepared content for master’s students on academic writing, syllabuses for students of General Medicine, Paediatrics, Stomatology, methodological instructions and recommendations in Russian and English
Awards
For 33 years of work in the University Mustafina K.K. was awarded with a breastplate «Еxcellent in health care», diplomas and commendations of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, diplomas of KazNMU, «Silver Medal» KazNMU, gratitude for the support of active young people in the international project among scientific and educational institutions «Best Student of the Year 2024».
Currently, she is responsible for the organisation of educational process for students of specialty «Medicine» and mentor of young teachers

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1963-1969 studied at Alma-Ata State Medical Institute (AGMI), faculty of medicine
1969-1972 postgraduate studies at the department of epidemiology, AGMI
In 1981, defended her PhD thesis titled «Epidemiological features of anthrax and some issues of its microbiological diagnosis» in Moscow, 1981
Professional activity
1973-1980 Junior researcher at the influenza laboratory, department of virology, kazakh research institute of epidemiology, microbiology, and infectious diseases
1980-1990 Assistant professor at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, Almaty State Medical Institute
1991-1995 Senior lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
1995-2024 Associate professor at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
2024-present: Associate professor with academic title at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Scientific work
Research interests: antibiotic resistance of microorganisms, human and environmental microbiota, clinical microbiology
● 95 published scientific and methodological works, including publications in journals listed in the control in the sphere of education and science list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Methodical work
Conducts practical sessions in Kazakh and Russian for students of all specialties at the department
Published educational and methodological works:
● Educational and methodological manual for the general course of microbiology and virology in kazakh and russian
● Educational and methodological manual for the special course of microbiology and virology in kazakh and russian
● Educational and methodological manual for practical sessions and independent work in general and special microbiology for 2nd-year students of the «Nursing» faculty in kazakh and russian
● A collection of test tasks for students
Awards
2010 Bronze medal of KazNMU named after S.D.Asfendiyarov
2011 Silver medal of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2018 Gold medal of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2020: Labor veteran of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2021: Labor veteran of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Acknowledgments
2006 – acknowledgment from the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
2008-2010 – acknowledgment from the Rector of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2009 – acknowledgment from the city AIDS Center
2010 – acknowledgment from the Nursing Institute “Emily”
2010 – honorary Diploma from the Rector of KazNMU
2013 – сertificate for anti-corruption efforts, Almaty
2015 – acknowledgment from the regional trade union committee
2021 – acknowledgment from the Rector of Bukhara Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sina
2023 – acknowledgment from the Rector of Tashkent Medical Academy
2023 – acknowledgment from the Rector of KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Currently, she supervises educational work and serves as a mentor for young faculty members

Ph.D. in Biology, Associate Professor with an academic title, Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
In 1992, she graduated from the Almaty Zooveterinary Institute with a degree in Veterinary Medicine
From 1999 to 2001, she studied in the full-time postgraduate program at KazNAU
In 2006, she graduated from Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University with a degree in Biology
In 2010, she defended her Candidate’s dissertation on the topic «Technology for рreparing highly active trypanosoma antigen and specific positive serum for serological reactions» and was awarded the degree of Candidate of Biological Sciences in the specialty 03.00.19 – Parasitology
Professional activity
1992–1994 senior laboratory assistant at the department of obstetrics, Almaty Zooveterinary Institute (AZVI)
1994–1997 methodologist at the educational and methodological association, KazNAU
1997–1999 senior laboratory assistant at the department of parasitology and zoology, KazNAU
2002–2006 assistant professor at the department of pathology and parasitology, KazNAIU
2006–2011 senior lecturer at the department of pathology and parasitology, KazNAIU
2011–2015 senior lecturer at the department of biological safety, KazNAIU
2015–2021 associate professor at the department of biological safety, KazNAIU
2021–2023 professor at the department of biological safety, KazNAIU
Since September 2024 – Present associate professor with an academic title at the department of microbiology, virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU)
Scientific work
Her scientific interests focus on parasitology, biology, and the development of diagnostic and antiparasitic drugs.
● Published over 120 scientific and scientific-methodical works, including articles in journals listed in the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s control in the sphere of education and science list and foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases.
● Co-author of 6 textbooks.
● Hirsch Index: 2
● From 2012 to 2023, she participated as both an executor and leader in 5 scientific projects funded by grants from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Methodical work
She conducts practical classes in the state language for students of the «Medicine» and «Pharmaceutical production technologу» programs.
● Author of 1 monograph
● Holder of 35 pre-patents and innovative patents for inventions
● Under her supervision, 5 master’s theses have been defended
Awards
Laureate of the «Shapagat» award in the field of invention
Ranked in the Top 50 Best University Teachers in Kazakhstan according to the NAAR rating (2018)
Recipient of the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan’s grant «Best University Teacher» (2019)
Awarded with badges and diplomas of the I degree from the National Innovation Research Center «Bilim-Órkenieti» of Kazakhstan, titled «Best Teacher of the Year» (2019)
Currently, she is responsible for organizing the educational process for students of the «Pharmaceutical production technology» program.

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor without an academic title Department of microbiology, virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1984 – 1990 graduated from Almaty State Medical Institute (AGMI), Pediatric Faculty
1990 – 1991 completed internship at the Children’s City Clinical Hospital No.1 in Almaty, specializing in «Pediatric Anesthesiology and Resuscitation»
1998 – 2000 Trainee-researcher at the Department of Microbiology and Virology, KazNMU
2002-defended her Candidate’s thesis on the topic: «The Impact of Rehabilitation on the Microflora, Nonspecific Resistance of the Intestines and Oropharynx in Children from Ecologically Unfavorable Regions of Kazakhstan» in the specialty 03.00.07 – Microbiology
Professional activity
1991 – 1994 medical officer, anesthesiology and resuscitation department, children’s city clinical hospital No. 1, Almaty
1998 – 2000: trainee-researcher department of microbiology, KazNMU
2000 – 2002 assistant professor department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU)
2002 – 2004 senior lecturer in microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU
2004 – present associate professor without academic title department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU
Scientific work
Her scientific interests include the resistance of Gram-negative microorganisms—causative agents of community-acquired and nosocomial infections to beta-lactam antibiotics and the study of its molecular mechanisms; pneumococcal infection; the normal human microbiota; clinical microbiology; modern methods of microbiological diagnostics of diseases.
● Author of 37 scientific and scientific-methodical works, including publications in journals listed in the List of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases.
● Hirsch Index: 1
● Co-author of the textbooks «General Microbiology» and «Human Normoflora and Dysbiosis»
● Participant and executor of 3 scientific projects
● Contributed to the development of educational programs «General Medicine» and «Pediatrics» (2020-2021)
Methodical work
● Co-author of 2 educational-methodical recommendations
● Conducts practical sessions and lectures in Russian, Kazakh, and English on the entire course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties
● Fluent in Russian and Kazakh; English proficiency level: Intermediate
● Seven implementation acts
● Created a set of 15 lectures for second-year students in the «General Medicine» specialty
Awards
2011-Аcknowledgment for the 20th Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence
Currently, she serves as the head of the organization of intra-departmental control and as a mentor for young faculty members

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor without an academic title, Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1985-1990 studied at the Republican Medical сollege, specializing in «Sanitary medic» (graduated with honors)
1990-1996 studied at S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) at the Sanitary-Hygienic Faculty (specialization «Physician»).
1996-1999 pursued postgraduate studies at the Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, KazNMU.
In 1999, he defended his Ph.D. thesis on the topic «Prevalence and biological characteristics of candida species isolated from individuals belonging to restricted groups» and was awarded the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences
Professional activity
1986-1988 served in the Soviet Armed Forces
In 1990, he worked as an assistant sanitary physician in the Communal hygiene department of the Almaty Regional Sanitary and Epidemiological Station
1999-2013 worked as a lecturer, senior lecturer, and associate professor at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, KazNMU
2000-2005 served as Deputy dean of the combined Sanitary-Hygienic, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Faculties
2006-2007 he was Head of the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, KazNMU
2008-2010 he worked as Head of the department of monitoring of education quality, KazNMU
2010-2011 he was Head of the department of planning and control of the educational process, KazNMU.
2011-2013 he was Director of the department of basic medical sciences education (сenter «Life Sciences»).
2013-2020 he served as Director (Head) of the pedagogical mastery center (School) named after Kh.S. Nasybulina
2020-2024 he was Associate Professor at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Since September 2024 he has been Associate professor without an academic title at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Scientific work
● Author of 1 monograph
● Holder of 2 patents for inventions
● Holder of 4 certificates of registration of exclusive property rights for intellectual property objects
● Author of 1 rationalization proposal
● More than 50 scientific and scientific-methodical works, including publications in journals listed in the Committee for control in the sphere of education and science list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases
Methodical work
Fluent in Russian, English at the Pre-intermediate level, and conversational Kazakh. He conducts classes, workshops, and training sessions on medical education and pedagogical mastery for faculty and staff of educational and scientific organizations in Kazakhstan.
● Author and co-author of educational programs, standard and working curricula, test assignments in «Medical microbiology, Virology», «Medical parasitology», «Sanitary microbiology» as well as methodical and educational-methodical manuals and recommendations for doctors, students, and faculty.
Awards
Holder of the badge «Excellence in Health Care»
Acknowledgment from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (15.12.2017)
Holder of the «Talаnt 2014-2015» Certificate in the nomination «Development of University Image»
Currently, he is the Head of the еducational рrograms for the «Biomedicine» specialty at the Master’s and PhD levels, responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in the department, and is involved in staff professional development and mentoring young faculty members

PhD, Associate Professor without an academic title, Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2005-2011 studied at S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU), Faculty of Pediatrics
2011-2012 completed an internship in the specialty of «Pediatrician» at KazNMU
2012-2014 studied in the residency program specializing in «Infectious diseases, including pediatric infectious diseases» at KazNMU
2014-2017 completed a doctoral program in «Medicine»
In 2018, she successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled «Characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae strains circulating in certain regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan among carriers and patients with pneumococcal infection»
Professional activity
2014-2019 worked as an Assistant professor at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
2020-2024 she was an Associate professor at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Since 2024 she has been an Associate professor without an academic title at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Scientific work
Her scientific interests include clinical microbiology, antibiotic resistance, pneumococcal infections, candidiasis, and human microbiota.
● Author and co-author of more than 28 scientific and scientific-methodical works, including publications in journals listed in the control in the sphere of education and science list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases.
● Principal investigator for 8 scientific projects
● Scientific supervisor for the internal grant project at KazNMU
● Scientific supervisor for a master’s thesis in «Medicine»
Methodical work
She conducts practical sessions and lectures in Russian and English across the entire course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties at the department. She is fluent in Russian (fluent), Kazakh (conversational), and English (Upper-Intermediate level).
● Number of implementation acts: 34
● Patent: 1
● Author’s certificates: 1
● Number of published educational-methodical works: 2 textbooks
● Monograph: 1
● Methodical recommendations of national level: 2
Awards
2012: Awarded «Best Student of the Pediatrics Faculty of KazNMU»
2012: Awarded «3rd рlace аmong the best pediatrics students of Kazakhstan»
2013: Awarded «Best speaker» in the debate «Antibiotics: Pros and Cons»
2019: Gratitude Certificate from KazNMU
2021: Gratitude Letter from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Currently, she is responsible for Research and Development projects (R&D) and mentoring young faculty members.

Igisenova Alfiya Imangaliyevna
PhD, Associate professor without an academic title department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2002-2008 studied at S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) in the specialty «Medical Preventive Care»
2010-2012 completed a Master’s program in «Medicine» at KazNMU
2014-2017 completed a PhD program in «Public Health» at KazNMU.
In 2018, she defended her doctoral dissertation (PhD) titled «Scientific justification for improving medical and social assistance for the ederly based on the study of needs in medical, social, and psychological help» Professional activity
2008 – Assistant at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, KazNMU
2010–2014 – Lecturer at the department of health policy and healthcare management, KazNMU
2020–2024 – Senior lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Since 2024 – Associate professor without an academic title at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU
Scientific work
Her scientific interests include methods for analyzing and evaluating the accessibility of healthcare services, microbiological diagnostic methods, and infections associated with healthcare delivery.
● Published 21 scientific papers, including publications in journals listed in the control in the sphere of education and science list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases.
● Hirsch Index: 1
● Number of implementation acts: 4
● Co-author of 2 methodological guides
Alfiya Imanaliyevna Igisenova actively involves students in the department’s research club. Under her guidance, students have successfully participated in research competitions and international olympiads, winning prizes. Her student project «Air conditions in dental clinics in Almaty» received a 3rd place diploma at the University Student Research Competition.
Methodical work
● Conducts practical classes in Kazakh, Russian and English (Pre-intermediate) languages on the whole course of microbiology, virology, immunology, medical parasitology for students of all specialties studying at the department
● Co-author of educational and methodological guides «Fundamentals of sanitary microbiology» for students specializing in «Public health» and «Medical preventive care», and «Fundamentals of microbiology. Microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical production» for students specializing in «Pharmaceutical production technology» and «Pharmacy»
● Prepared video lectures on proper handwashing techniques using Glo Germ gel and step-by-step instructions for performing the Heddleson reaction
Awards
2011-Recipient of the presidential scholarship
2024-Appreciation letter from the Minister of Health
Currently, she is responsible for organizing the educational process in the department for the specialties «Public health» and «Medical preventive care»

Master of Public Health, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1988-1995 graduated from Almaty State Medical Institute with a degree in «General Medicine»
2009-2011 studied Management at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2016-2018 pursued a Master’s program in «Medicine» at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
In 2017, she defended her Master’s thesis on the topic «Study of the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among risk groups»
Professional activity
2009-2010 – Senior laboratory assistant at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2010-2015 – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2015-2019 – Senior lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2019-2024 – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Since 2024 – Assistant professor at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
As part of an exchange program, in 2021, she participated in academic mobility at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA)
Scientific work
Her research interests include sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pneumococcal infections.
● Published 10 scientific works, including articles in journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and in publications listed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan control in the sphere of education and science list.
● Participated in 3 scientific projects.
Methodical work
She conducts lectures and practical sessions in kazakh and russian on the entire course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students from various specialties.
● Number of implementation acts: 10
Number of published educational-methodical works: 5 co-authored methodological guides in the kazakh language, including:
● «Guideline for practical classes and SIWT in private microbiology for 2nd-year general medicine faculty students»
● «Guideline for practical classes and SIWT in general microbiology for 2nd-year general medicine faculty students»
● «Fundamentals of microbiology. Microbiological aspects of pharmaceutical production» for students in Pharmaceutical production technology and Pharmacy
● «Educational and methodological tool for practical classes and independent work of 2nd-Year general medicine faculty students in private microbiology»
● Co-author of 2 textbooks: «Fundamentals of medical parasitology» and «Fundamentals of general medical microbiology»
Awards
2021 – Bronze medal, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2023 – Honorary certificate Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Currently, she serves as the Supply Manager for the department and as a mentor for junior faculty members

Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
In 1995, she graduated from the Pediatric faculty of the S.D. Asfendiyarov Almaty State Medical Institute, specializing in «Pediatrics»
Professional activity
1995-2003 worked as a pediatrician at the city children’s polyclinic No. 7 in Almaty
2003-2017 she was a lecturer at the department of normal physiology with the course in valuology
2013-2017 served as the deputy head of the department of normal physiology with the course in valuology
2017-2018 she was the deputy head of the department of microbiology, virology
2019-2024 worked as a lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology
Since September 2024 she has been serving as an assistant professor at the department of microbiology, virology.
In 2020, as part of academic mobility, she participated in an experience exchange at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology at South Kazakhstan Medical University.
Scientific work
● Co-author of the textbook: «Microbiology of the оral сavity»
● Published over 8 scientific articles, including 2 in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus
● Participant in one scientific research project
Methodical work
She teaches in kazakh and russian across the entire course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties at the department.
● Developer of educational materials on topics such as «Health risk factors. Harmful habits» and «Mental health. Psychophysiological state assessment by tests» as well as «Proper hand washing technique using Glo Germ Gel»
● Prepared 2 video lectures on bacterial identification and virus cultivation.
● Participated in the development of educational programs and served as a member of the Curriculum and Education Committee for the «General Medicine» faculty from 2014 to 2016.
Awards
2019 – Honorary certificate from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
2021 – Bronze medal from KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Currently, she is responsible for organizing the educational process in the department for the specialty «Dentistry»

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
1998-2001 – studied at the RMC in the specialty «Laboratory diagnostics»
2001-2007 – studied at the faculty of general medicine at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2007-2008 – completed internship in «Obstetrics and gynecology» at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2011-2013 – studied at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov in the specialty «Management»
2017-2019 – studied in the joint educational program of KazMUСE and JAMK University of applied sciences (Finland) in the specialty «Nursing»
2019-2021 – completed doctoral studies in «Medicine» at KazMUCE
2021-2022 – сompleted doctoral studies at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov in «Medicine». Dissertation topic: «Characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype strains among carriers in children’s organized groups»
Professional activity
2009-2017 – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2009-2017 – Deputy dean and tutor of the faculty of «General medicine»
2017-2019 – Assistant at the department of clinical laboratory diagnostics, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2019-2024 – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Since September 2024 – Assistant professor at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
Scientific work
Research interests: study of the microbiological characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae, its serotypes, and their prevalence among carriers, particularly in children’s organized groups; issues of antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, and prevention of various infections.
● Number of published scientific papers – 13
● Article in «Plos One», a peer-reviewed journal indexed in Scopus (percentile 89, Q1) – 1
● Articles in journals recommended by the control in the sphere of education and science list of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 5
● Participant in the international scientific project SAPIENS on a multicenter prospective study of pneumococcal infection
Methodical work
Teaches in kazakh, russian, and english (B1 level) across the entire course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties at the department
● Implementation acts – 3
● Author’s certificates – 1
● Published educational-methodical work – 1. Co-author of the textbook «Fundamentals of sanitary microbiology»
Awards
2013 – Gratitude letter from the Rector of KazNMU
2018 – Gratitude letter from the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Currently, she is responsible for organizing the educational process in the specialties «Public health», «Medical preventive work» and «Nursing» including organizing practical training

Master of Medicine, Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2004-2010 – bachelor’s degree in «Medical preventive work» from KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2016-2018 – master’s degree in «Medicine» from KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2018 – defended her master’s thesis on the topic: «Study of the sensitivity and resistance of Gram-negative microorganisms causing urinary tract infections to beta-lactam antibiotics and the molecular mechanisms of resistance»
Professional activity
2010-2013 – Intern-lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2013-2016 – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2016-2018 – Senior lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2019-Present – Lecturer at the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
In 2021, she participated in academic mobility at the Department of Microbiology at Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
Scientific work
Research interests: antibiotic resistance, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human microbiota
● Number of published scientific works – 10
● Number of scientific projects – 3
Methodical work
Teaches in Kazakh and Russian across the entire course of Microbiology, Virology, and Medical Parasitology for students of all specialties at the department
● Number of implementation acts – 8
Number of published educational-methodological works – 2, co-authored methodological guides in the state language:
● «Educational-methodical guide for providing practical classes and independent work in private microbiology for 2nd-year students of the Faculty of General Medicine»
● «Educational-methodical guide for providing practical classes and independent work in general microbiology for 2nd-year students of the Faculty of General Medicine»
Awards
2021 – Gratitude letter from KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov

Master of Public Health, Lecturer of the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2004-2010 – bachelor’s degree at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, specialty: «Medical preventive care»
2018-2020 – master’s degree at Al-Farabi KazNU, specialty: «Public health»
2020 – defended a Master’s thesis on the topic: “Nasopharyngeal microbiome of healthy children under the age of 5 in the city of Almaty»
Professional activity
2011-2013 – Senior laboratory assistant department of microbiology and virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2014-2018 – Lecturer department of microbiology and virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2018-2019 – Senior lecturer department of microbiology and virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
2019–present – Lecturer department of microbiology and virology, KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov
In 2021 participated in academic mobility at the department of microbiology, virology, and immunology at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
Scientific work
Research interests: STIs, pneumococcal infection, human body microbiota
● Number of published scientific works – 8
● Number of scientific projects – 3
Methodical work
Teaches in kazakh and russian languages the full course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties studying at the department.
● Number of implementation acts – 8
Number of published educational and methodical works – 2, co-authored methodical guides in the state language:
● Methodological guide for practical classes and independent work in special microbiology for 2nd-year students of the faculty of general medicine
● Textbook «Oral microbiology» for 2nd-year students of the faculty of dentistry
Awards
2021 – Letter of appreciation from KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov

Assistant Professor of the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2009-2013 – bachelor’s degree in biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU)
2013-2015 – master’s degree in biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU). Dissertation topic: «Polymorphism of genes of phase II detoxification enzymes in xenobiotics in irradiated and control populations»
Since 2024 – doctoral studies in pharmaceutical manufacturing technology at S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU)
Professional activity
2017-2023 – Assistant of the department of microbiology and virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov KazNMU
2023-2024 – Lecturer of the department of microbiology and virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov KazNMU
Since 2024 – Assistant professor of the department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU
Scientific work
Research interests: antibacterial properties of pre-, pro-, and symbiotics; modern microbiological methods for diagnosing infectious diseases
● Participant and executor of two scientific projects
Methodical work
Teaches in kazakh, russian, and english (Intermediate level) for the full course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties at the department
● Act of implementation – 1
● Co-author of the textbook «Oral microbiology»
Awards
2021 – Honorary certificate from the Rector of KazNMU
Prize winner in the spartakiad among the faculty and staff of KazNMU dedicated to the 135th anniversary of S.D. Asfendiyarov:
Checkers – 3rd place
Volleyball (as part of the team) – 3rd place

Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2014-2019 – bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine at Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
2019-2021 – master’s degree in veterinary medicine at KazNARU. Master’s thesis topic: «Piroplasmosis of carnivores and improvement of diagnostic methods»
Professional activity
2021-2024 – Assistant at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU
2024 – present Lecturer at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov KazNMU
July 2024 – participant in the international workshop on identification technology for pathogens of respiratory infections, National Institute of Pathogen Biology, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College
Scientific work
Research interests: parasitology, arachnoentomology, bioinformatics, the use of programming for scientific purposes.
● Abstracts published in conference proceedings – 3
Methodical work
Teaches in russian and english (Upper Intermediate) for the full course of microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology for students of all specialties at the department
● Act of implementation – 1
● Utility model patents – 2
● Co-author of the textbook «Fundamentals of medical parasitology»
Currently, she serves as the technical secretary of the Research and development center (RDC) and is responsible for organizing the international subject olympiad

Assistant of the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2014-2018 bachelor’s degree at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, faculty of biology and biotechnology
2018-2020 master’s degree at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, faculty of biology and biotechnology, specializing in «Biology». Master’s thesis topic: Study of the effect of fusicoccin, a terpenoid metabolite of the fungus Fusicoccum amygdali Del., acting as a bioregulator, on improving the productivity and resilience of wheat
November-December 2019 Scientific internship at Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Professional activity
2020-2022 Laboratory assistant at the department of biodiversity and bioresources, faculty of biology and biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
2022-present Assistant at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Scientific work
Research interests: biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology of microorganisms, with a focus on the use of biostimulants derived from fungi
Author and co-author of scientific publications:
● 4 abstracts published in international conference proceedings
● 2 scientific articles
Methodical work
Teaches microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology in kazakh and english (Intermediate) to students of all specialties at the department
● Act of implementation – 1
Currently responsible for the implementation and management of corporate IT-tools (Salem HR, Salem Office, Hero Space Study) and updating department materials on the KazNMU website

Assistant of the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2015-2020 – studied at the bachelor’s degree of KazNARU in the specialty «Veterinary sanitation»
2020-2022 – studied at the master’s degree of al-Farabi KazNU in the specialty «Biomedicine». Master’s thesis topic: «Studies of thyroid hormone levels using iodine-containing biologically active drugs in primary hypothyroidism»
March 2020 – completed a scientific internship at the University of Nijde Omer Halisdemir, Nijde, Turkey
Professional activity
2020-2022 – Specialist of the department of biophysics, biomedicine and neuroscience, faculty of biology and biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
2022-present – Assistant of the department of microbiology, virology, KazNMU named after S.D.Asfendiyarov
Scientific work
Research interests: human body microbiota, nosocomial infections, mycology
Author and co-author of scientific publications:
● Abstracts in the materials of scientific and practical international conferences – 2
● Scientific articles – 2
Methodical work
Conducts training in kazakh, russian and english (Intermediate) languages throughout the course of microbiology, virology, immunology, medical parasitology for students of all specialties studying at the department
● Act of implementation -1
Currently, he performs the duties of the secretary of the scientific committee «Life science», organizes educational work among students studying at the department, and also conducts work on the implementation of the anti-corruption policy of KazNMU.

Mustapaeva Zhuldyz Omyrbekkyzy
Assistant at the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2010–2014 – bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
2014–2016 – master’s degree in biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Master’s thesis topic: «Study of Prospective Microorganisms for Enhancing Oil Recovery»
Professional activity
2017–2019 – microbiologist at the quality control department, Nobel AFF
2023 – present – Assistant at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Scientific work
Areas of scientific interest: biotechnology (study and application of microorganisms as bioremediation agents), microbiology, parasitology.
● Publication in a journal recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education – 1
● Article published in a Scopus-indexed journal – 1
● Conference abstracts presented at international scientific conferences – 4
Methodical work
Conducts courses in microbiology, virology, immunology, and medical parasitology in kazakh, russian, and english (Intermediate level) for students of all specialties at the department.
Currently involved in:
● Collaboration with international specialists (implementation of academic mobility programs and visiting professor initiatives);
● Promoting the university’s position in international QS rankings;
● Ensuring technical safety for students and faculty members;
● Organizing the educational process for the Pediatrics specialty

Assistant of the Department of Microbiology and Virology
e-mail: [email protected]
2009-2013 bachelor’s degree at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, faculty of biology and biotechnology
2013-2015 master’s degree at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, faculty of biology and biotechnology. Master’s thesis topic: “Study of the wound-healing properties of new complex biopreparations in model experiments»
Professional activity
2015-2018 Senior researcher at the Kazakh Research Institute of “Processing and food industry»
July 2015 Scientific internship at the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
2024-present Assistant at the department of microbiology and virology, S.D.Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University
Scientific work
Author and co-author of scientific publications:
● 4 scientific articles
● 2 abstracts
Currently serving as the secretary of the department of microbiology and virology at KazNMU