KazNMU and the First Hospital of Lanzhou University Identify Areas for Cooperation
Almaty, 12 October 2026 the leadership of Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) met with a delegation from the First Hospital of Lanzhou University, People’s Republic of China. The parties discussed the development of long-term cooperation in education, research and clinical practice.
KazNMU was represented by Rector Marat Shoranov, First Vice-Rector Dilyara Kaidarova, Vice-Rectors Svetlana Sultangaziyeva and Ildar Fakhradiyev, and Meruert Yakupova, Acting Head of the Department of Strategic Development and International Cooperation.
The delegation from the First Hospital of Lanzhou University included Meng Wenbo, Vice President of the hospital and Director of the Medical Faculty at Lanzhou University; Liu Yatao, Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange; Bai Zhongtian, Director of the Technology Transfer Office; Chen Zixian, Deputy Director of the Faculty Development Center; and Xu Jizhe, Deputy Chief Physician.
In the field of education, the participants discussed faculty and student exchanges, short-term clinical internships, the development of joint PhD programmes, and programmes for visiting researchers and specialists.
The research agenda covered cooperation between laboratories, joint research projects and joint applications for international research grants. Particular attention was given to potential joint studies of cardiovascular diseases prevalent in high-altitude regions.
Regarding clinical cooperation, the parties discussed exchanges of expertise between specialised clinical departments, diagnostic and treatment approaches, joint reviews of complex clinical cases, and the introduction of modern medical technologies. They also considered opportunities to develop telemedicine and international medical services.
Following the meeting, KazNMU and the First Hospital of Lanzhou University agreed to develop long-term cooperation. The parties identified promising areas for academic exchange, joint research and clinical collaboration.
