Members of the scientific club “Dandy-Neuron Neurosurgical Club” presented their work at the first stage of the intra-university Student Scientific Research competition
The Department of Nervous Diseases at S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) places great emphasis on the research activities of students, interns, and residents, fostering their research experience and enhancing the quality of scientific work. Undoubtedly, this approach is a key way to develop and elevate the professional skills of future specialists, enabling a deeper analysis of practical skills. The active work of the joint scientific club “Dandy-Neuron Neurosurgical Club,” organized by the Department of Nervous Diseases and the S. Akshulakov Department of Neurosurgery, implements the principle of the triad of medical training, scientific research, and clinical practice. This ensures more comprehensive and targeted preparation of future neurologists and neurosurgeons.
On January 24, 2025, the first stage of the Student Scientific Research Competition (SSRC) was held by the Department of Nervous Diseases at KazNMU at the Stroke School of City Clinical Hospital No. 7 in Almaty. The event began with a welcoming speech by Professor Gulnar Amirzayevna Mukhambetova, who highlighted the importance of research in neurology and neurosurgery and wished the students success in their scientific endeavors.
The jury was chaired by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Bekmurat Nametovich Raimkulov, of the Department of Nervous Diseases. Other jury members included:
- Dmitry Alekseyevich Mitrokhin, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Nervous Diseases;
- Radmila Timsonovna Tsoy, PhD, Assistant Professor of the Department of Nervous Diseases.
A total of eight scientific projects were presented, showcasing original research in neurology, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
- First place was shared by:
- Bekzot Islamov and Maria Vedernikova, General Medicine interns, for their work “Dance Therapy in Comprehensive Neurorehabilitation of Children”. Supervisors: G.A. Mukhambetova, D.A. Mitrokhin.
- Dariya Aueskhanova, a 6th-year student of the Faculty of General Medicine (GM19-077), for her study “Using Augmented Reality in Hemispherotomy”. Supervisor: A.A. Zhaylganova.
- Second place was awarded to Meirzhan Askar, a 2nd-year student of the School of Pediatrics, for his work “Effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children with Neurological Developmental Disorders: A Retrospective Analysis”. Supervisor: A.A. Mukushev.
- Third place went to Iskandar Isgardarov, a 3rd-year student of the Faculty of General Medicine (GM22-062), for his research “Bioinformatic Analysis: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Spinal Muscular Atrophy”. Supervisors: D.P. Rayko, G.A. Mukhambetova.
The organizers noted the high level of preparation of the participants and the relevance of the research presented. The event fostered the development of students’ scientific potential and facilitated the exchange of experiences among young researchers.
The Department of Nervous Diseases extends its gratitude to all participants, jury members, and organizers for their active involvement and contributions to the event. We are confident that such competitions will inspire students to achieve new milestones in science and medicine!
