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Scientists from the National Laboratory of Astana NU are planning to study the DNA of individuals who have had COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Currently, protocols for biomaterial intake are being developed and blood collection in hospitals has been started.

Our interviewee is Abdikenov Beibit Bolatgazyevich, who defended his PhD at the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences in Data Science. Currently, Beibit is a co-founder and director of the ReLive group of companies.

How does startupper overcome a crisis? Are there any positive aspects and how to find them? What does s/he need to do? How to get rid of the constant anxiety and fatigue of uncertainty?In our next article of the series “Quarantine mode” Bolat Sultangazin, the Head of Business Accelerator PI “NURIS” shares his useful tips. – There is an old motivational story about the word “crisis”, which became popular thanks to John Kennedy.

Starting on April 6, all educational institutions switched to distance learning and with this change mandatory program components such as theses defences needed to adapt. Related to this, NU organized an online doctoral dissertation defences.

The “NӘR” synbiotic project developed by NLA scientists, led by MD Almagul Kushugulova, was included in the TOP – 30 best teams of scientists by the Science Fund. Synbiotic “NӘR” is the first functional food product created by the researchers of National Laboratory Astana (NLA), NU.

Today, the Japanese government announced that Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Fund “University Medical Center” and General Director of National Laboratory Astana, NU Professor Zhaxybay Zhumadilov will be awarded the highest state award of Japan – Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon – for his outstanding achievements as a scientist and contribution in the field of radiation exposure research and strengthening the health of affected people. It should be noted that the Emperor of Japan traditionally honors prominent statesmen, public figures and scientists with this award.

The online final of Science Stars, a national science communication competition for school and college students in Kazakhstan, was held on April 18, 2020. It was organised by the British Council, OYLA Magazine, NU and the Science Fund, in partnership with Chevron Kazakhstan, to popularize science among youth.

The NU Social Development Fund has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at supporting the volunteer movement in the country, as well as helping socially vulnerable groups. Like the entire NU community, the Social Development Fund supports measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Despite the state of emergency and the introduction of quarantine, the NU community continues to be active in both research and public outreach. But now, we have transitioned to working online.

On March 19, the capital introduced the “Quarantine” regime – where the city borders were closed for entry and exit, movement in the city was limited, and people were encouraged to keep social and physical distance from others. From March 30, companies moved to remote work and ceased their traditional (usually in person) mode of operation, and from April 6, all educational institutions shifted to distance learning.