We are delighted to invite you to the International Scientific Conference “LIFE SCIENCES TODAY 2025 – Frontiers in biomedicine: Infer, Innovate, Impact”,
which will be focused on the cutting-edge achievements in biomedicine, including such fields as genomics, cancer, neurobiology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and physiology.
The Conference will be held at the Center for Life Sciences (PI “National Laboratory Astana”, Nazarbayev University) in Astana, Kazakhstan,
during September 17-19, 2025.

Conference theme
This event is organized by the National Laboratory Astana and is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Center for Life Sciences and the 10th anniversary of the National Laboratory Astana.

The main purpose of this conference is to develop international cooperation in innovative research that would facilitate discoveries and major scientific breakthroughs.
Participation in the conference will allow you to contribute to strengthening the scientific potential of research centers of Kazakhstan and establish close ties with the local and international scientific community.
YOUNG SCIENTIST COMPETITION
We are pleased to announce two exciting competitions for young researchers at the conference:
  • One Best Oral Presentation Award - morning session, September 19th, Prize: 100,000 KZT (to participate write to iclst2025@nu.edu.kz)
  • Three Best Poster Awards - Prize: 50, 000 KZT
Invited speakers
Our esteemed invited speakers, renowned experts in their fields, will share groundbreaking insights and latest advancements, inspiring meaningful discussions and collaborations
  • Prof. Hans-Uwe Simon
    University of Bern, Switzerland
  • Prof. Bart Loeys
    University of Antwerp, Belgium
  • Prof. Gerry Melino
    University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
  • Prof. Joseph D. Terwelliger
    Columbia University Medical Center, USA
  • Prof. Thomas Jentsch
    Leibniz-Forschungs Institute for Molecular Pharmacology (FMP), Germany
  • Prof. Joseph H. Lee
    Columbia University, USA
  • Prof. Juliette V. Rau
    Institute of the Structure of Matter of Italian National Research Council, Italy
  • Prof. Mauro Piacentini
    University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
  • Prof. Gorka Orive
    University of the Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
  • Prof. Daniel C. Anthony
    University of Oxford, UK
  • Prof. David Guertin
    UMass Chan Medical School, USA
  • Prof. Tatyana Strekalova
    Graduate School of Life Sciences, University of Wuerzburg, Germany
  • Dr. Johannes de Munter
    University of Maastricht, Netherlands
  • Prof. Yasemin Sancak
    University of Washington, USA
  • Dr. Lucas Moitinho - Silva
    Kiel University,
    Germany
  • Prof. Raushan Kurmasheva
    University of Texas Health at San Antonio, USA
  • Prof. Vladimir Saenko
    Nagasaki University,
    Japan

  • Dr. Mo Han
    Institute of Digital Earth, BGI Research (Shenzhen/Sanya), China
  • Prof. Maaike Alaerts
    University of Antwerp, Netherlands
  • Professor Svetlana V. Mankovskaya
    National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk. Belarus
  • Dr Krzysztof Borkowski
    Evident Scientific
  • Prof. Murat Saparbayev
    Gustave Roussy Institute, France
  • Dr Richard Carter
    Chief Scientific Officer, Legion BioSolutions
  • Professor Yuriy Pya
    University Medical Center, Kazakhstan
  • Almaz Sharman
    Academy of Preventive Medicine, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Makhabbat Bekbossynova
    University Medical Center, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Eugene Tulchinsky
    School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Marina Morenko
    Medical University Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Natalya Latypova
    Each member of our team has at least 5 years of legal experience.
  • Prof. Talgat Nurgozhin
    Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Eugene Ponomarev
    School of Science and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Prim Singh
    School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Vyacheslav Ogai
    National Center for Biotechnology, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Dieter Riethmacher
    School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Vesselin Paunov
    School of Science and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Leyla Djansugurova
    Each member of our team has at least 5 years of legal experience.
  • Dr. Zhibek Zholdasova
    Universal Brain Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Prof. Nazira Zharkinbayeva
    The South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
How to register
Submit abstract
Complete the online registration (click the button below).

Registration opens: June 26, 2025


Deadline for abstract submission: Extended to September 2d, 2025


Registration closes: Septmeber 16, 2025


Outstanding poster presentations will be recognized with a Best Poster Award.


For participation in Best Oral presentation competition for young scientists please contact Organizing Committee.


The templates for abstract and poster submissions are available below.


Invitation letter
After successful registration, you will receive an invitation letter via e-mail iclst2025@nu.edu.kz
Registration fee
Submit the registration fee (30,000 tenge/person) using the provided payment option (bank transfer). Send the payment confirmation receipt to iclst2025@nu.edu.kz

Free for NU staff and all students.

Частное учреждение «National Laboratory Astana»,
БИН 101240005437,
ИИК KZ 22998BTB0000487600
в АО «First Heartland Jusan Bank»,
БИК TSESKZKA,
КБЕ 17,
КНП 859

Symposium details
Receive your official confirmation and symposium details via email.

For any inquiries regarding registration, please contact us at iclst2025@nu.edu.kz
Registration
Abstract template Poster template
Note: Participants may modify the font, color, and content of their posters as desired.
WORKSHOP
"Next-Generation of Microscopy: AI, Confocal, and Digital Microscopy in Life Science, Medicine, and Forensics"
Date & Time:
September 17, 2025 | 13:30 – 15:40
Venue:
Astana, Kabanbai Batyr Ave. 53
Block S1, Conference Room 209
Click here to download the program, to register follow the link.
Organized by:
Vizamed Plus
📧 marketolog@vizamed-plus.kz
🌐 www.vizamed-plus.kz

Sponsorship
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to contact us.
Benefits
SPONSOR
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
GENERAL SPONSOR
Sponsor logo placement on platforms and distribution of information materials in the participant’s conference shopper.
Participation in all conference program events
Invitation to Welcome Reception
Participation in Advisory Board
Access to the list of participants
Workshop opportunity
Company presentation at the conference
10 minutes
Sponsorship cost (tenge)
3,000,000
5,000,000
7,000,000
General Sponsors
Official Sponsors
Sponsors
Contact us
iclst2025@nu.edu.kz or
yantsen@nu.edu.kz
Instagram: @LIFESCIENCESTODAY2025

Nazarbayev University, Block S1, Office 207
Kabanbay batyr ave. 53, Astana, Kazakhstan