International Scientific and Practical Conference
Key Aspects of Drug-Resistance Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Epilepsy: The Role of Genetic Research
19-20 October 2026 • Turkistan, Kazakhstan
An international exchange of research and clinical experience on contemporary approaches to epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, genetic research, and complex clinical cases.
Organiser: Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
Working languages: Kazakh, Russian, English and Turkish.
About
About the conference
The conference focuses on the clinical, pathogenetic and molecular genetic mechanisms of drug-resistant epilepsy. Its aims are to discuss advances in diagnosis and treatment, examine the clinical relevance of genetic research, and strengthen collaboration between researchers and healthcare professionals.
The event is organised within research project AP23489425, “Investigation of the Genetic Profile of Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in the Turkestan Region”, with the participation of the working group of research project BR24992814.
Who should attend
Neurologists, epileptologists, paediatricians, internal medicine physicians, general practitioners, medical geneticists, molecular biologists, clinical researchers, academic staff, doctoral and master’s students, residents, and early-career researchers are welcome.
Main topics
- Diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy and management of complex clinical cases.
- Genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of epilepsy and molecular biomarkers.
- Pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine.
- Whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing and interpretation of genetic variants.
Specialists from Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan are expected to participate.
Programme
Programme
19 October - scientific programme: presentations by international experts, sessions on epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, rare diseases and molecular research, and a poster session.
20 October - practical programme: clinical case discussions and laboratory workshops. Activities include DNA extraction, DNA quantification using Qubit, DNA quality and integrity assessment using TapeStation, and an introduction to laboratory capabilities.
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Venue
Venue and attendance
19 October: Small Hall, Palace of Culture, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, 29 Bekzat Sattarkhanov Avenue, Turkistan. Participant registration: 08:15-09:00. Opening ceremony: 09:00.
20 October: Rehabilitation Department of the University’s Clinical and Diagnostic Centre and university laboratories. Please refer to the programme for details.
Attendance is available in person or online. Online joining information will be published when supplied by the organising committee.
Register
Register for the Conference
Registration closes on 15 October 2026. The exact closing time must be confirmed by the organising committee. Abstract submission is not required for registration.
Abstracts
Abstract submission
A printed book of scientific presentation abstracts is planned for the conference. Submit your abstract as a .docx file through the separate submission form or email it to epilepsyconference@ayu.edu.kz.
- The main abstract text must not exceed 250 words; title, author information, keywords and references are excluded from the word count.
- File format: Microsoft Word .docx; Times New Roman, 12 pt; single line spacing.
- Margins: 2 cm on all sides; text should be justified.
- Include 3-5 keywords at the end of the abstract.
- ORCID is recommended, but not mandatory.
Abstract submission guidelines (DOCX)
Deadline: 16 October 2026, 21:00, UTC+5.
Submission does not constitute acceptance for publication; abstracts will be reviewed by the organising committee.
Abstract submission is closed. Please contact the organising committee with any enquiries
Letter
Information letter
The information letter is not available yet. It will be added here after the organising committee provides the file.
Contacts
Contacts
Main venue: Small Hall, Palace of Culture, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, 29 Bekzat Sattarkhanov Avenue, Turkistan.