Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Al-Farabi KazNU Congratulates Academician Amankeldi Sadanov on His 75th Anniversary

On October 30, 2026, an international scientific and practical conference entitled "The Contribution of Microbiology and Virology to the Development of Biotechnology and Ensuring Biosafety" was held in Almaty to mark the 75th birthday of the distinguished Kazakhstani scientist, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Biological Sciences, and Professor Amankeldi Kurbanovich Sadanov.

The conference was organized by the Scientific and Production Center of Microbiology and Virology LLP. The event brought together leading national and international scientists, as well as representatives of research institutions, higher education institutions, and government organizations.

The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University was represented by Dean of the Faculty M.Kh. Narmuratova, Head of the Department of Biotechnology F.K. Sarsekeyeva, Vice-Dean for Social and Educational Affairs Zh.M. Basygarayev, Professor of the Department of Biotechnology B.K. Zayadan, and Assistant Professor M.A. Abdulzhanova.

On behalf of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, the KazNU delegation congratulated Amankeldi Kurbanovich Sadanov on his 75th birthday, expressing their deep respect and appreciation for his many years of dedicated scientific work, outstanding contributions to the development of microbiology, virology, and biotechnology in Kazakhstan, his role in training scientific personnel, and his efforts to strengthen the country's scientific potential. They extended their warmest wishes for good health, well-being, continued energy, and further scientific achievements.

The conference addressed current challenges and advances in modern microbiology and virology, biosafety, the development of innovative biotechnological products, the application of microorganisms in agriculture, and prospects for creating new antiviral and antimicrobial agents.

Particular attention was paid to the achievements of national science, the practical implementation of research findings, and the expansion of international scientific cooperation. Researchers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Russia participated in the scientific program.

The participation of the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of Al-Farabi KazNU in the conference marked an important step toward strengthening scientific ties, fostering professional collaboration, and expanding opportunities for joint research in microbiology, virology, and biotechnology.

The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University highly values Academician Amankeldi Sadanov's significant contribution to the advancement of science in Kazakhstan and expresses its confidence in continued fruitful cooperation with the Scientific and Production Center of Microbiology and Virology.