Dilara Kaidarova, an outstanding scientist in the field of oncology, gave a lecture

A landmark meeting was held in the library of al-Farabi Kazakh National University as part of a series of lectures by leading academic scientists dedicated to Science Day.

Dilara Radikovna Kaidarova, MD, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President of the Association of Oncologists of Kazakhstan, delivered a meaningful lecture on "Innovations in Oncology" to students and young researchers of the Faculty of Medicine and Public Health.

Before the start of the academic lecture, the rector of the university, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, held a reception in honor of a prominent figure in Russian healthcare. During the meeting, the rector expressed his warm wishes and stressed that Dilara Kaidarova's work on the integration of Kazakh medical science into the global space deserves high praise. For the formation of the modern oncological service of Kazakhstan, as well as for strengthening the continuity of science and education, the rector respectfully presented Dilara Radikovna with the Farabi gold medal.

At the meeting, which continued after the solemn ceremony, Margulan Ibraimov, member of the Board, Vice–Rector for Scientific and Innovative Activities, elaborated on the academic's scientific path, analyzing her high achievements.

Dilara Radikovna is the author of more than 250 fundamental scientific papers and the holder of many international patents. Under her leadership, advanced radiation therapy technologies were introduced in the country, which brought the quality of treatment to a new level. The professor's achievements were marked by the state Order of "Kurmet" and the prestigious scholarship of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

In her lecture, the academician conducted an in-depth scientific analysis of the epidemiological situation in oncology. According to the lecturer, more than 218,000 patients are currently under dynamic monitoring in the country. To systematically solve the problem, the "Comprehensive Plan for Combating Oncological Diseases for 2023-2027" is being implemented. The academician noted that the medicine of the future is robotic surgery using 3D technologies, the introduction of theranostics in nuclear medicine and the use of artificial intelligence in the analysis of diagnostic data.

In addition, the scientist scientifically substantiated the role of vaccination in cancer prevention, emphasizing that by 2045 it will reduce the incidence of certain types of cancer to 42%.

At the end of the meeting, the young scientists discussed with the academician the prospects of cellular immunotherapy and the possibility of participating in international research projects.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University