Center history
The history of the formation and development of microbiology at the Center is inextricably linked with the history of the Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences, which was established in 1956 on the basis of the Microbiology Sector of the Institute of Botany of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences. The founder of the Kazakh school of microbiology was Doctor of Biological Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences, Professor David Lazarevich Shamis (1902-1972), a well-known specialist in the field of technical microbiology in the Soviet Union. Together with the institute's staff, he studied yeasts used in winemaking and baking and proposed ways to intensify several sectors of the food industry. Under the leadership of D.L. Shamis, a pilot plant for the production of microbiological preparations was created at the Institute of Microbiology and Virology in 1961.
The further development of general and soil microbiology in Kazakhstan is inextricably linked with the name of the outstanding scientist, Academician of the Kazakh SSR Academy of Sciences Alfarid Nizamovich Ilyaletdinov. From 1958 to 2008, under his leadership, two areas of Kazakhstani microbiological science were actively developed: the study of the role of microorganisms in the circulation of organic and mineral substances in nature and the use of microorganisms in feed production.
The history of the development of virological science in Kazakhstan as an independent discipline is inextricably linked with the name of the outstanding virologist, the founder of virological science in Kazakhstan, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences, Laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan in Science and Technology Khamza Zhumatovich Zhumatov (1912-1972). In 1951 Kh. Zh. Zhumatov organized the first virology laboratory in the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the Kazakh Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Hygiene of the Ministry of Health of the Kazakh SSR.1955On his initiative, a second virology laboratory was created – «general virology» at the Institute of Regional Pathology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, which in1956. was transferred to the newly opened Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR.
The further development of general and soil microbiology in Kazakhstan is inextricably linked with the name of the outstanding scientist, Academician of the Kazakh SSR Academy of Sciences Alfarid Nizamovich Ilyaletdinov. From 1958 to 2008, under his leadership, two areas of Kazakhstani microbiological science were actively developed: the study of the role of microorganisms in the circulation of organic and mineral substances in nature and the use of microorganisms in feed production.
The history of the development of virological science in Kazakhstan as an independent discipline is inextricably linked with the name of the outstanding virologist, the founder of virological science in Kazakhstan, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, Corresponding Member of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences, Laureate of the State Prize of Kazakhstan in Science and Technology Khamza Zhumatovich Zhumatov (1912-1972). In 1951 Kh. Zh. Zhumatov organized the first virology laboratory in the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the Kazakh Institute of Epidemiology, Microbiology and Hygiene of the Ministry of Health of the Kazakh SSR.1955On his initiative, a second virology laboratory was created – «general virology» at the Institute of Regional Pathology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, which in1956. was transferred to the newly opened Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR.
History of creation
LLP «Scientific and Production Center of Microbiology and Virology» traces its history back to January 30, 1956, when the Institute of Microbiology and Virology was founded on the basis of the Microbiology Sector of the Institute of Botany of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in accordance with the Resolution of the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR № 13 of 30.01. 1956. Since its founding, the Center has evolved from an academic research institution to a leading Kazakhstani organization, combining fundamental and applied research with its own biotech production.
Founders and Executives
The founder and first director of the Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences was Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, and Corresponding Member of the Kazakh Academy of Sciences, David Lazarevich Shamis (1902-1972), an outstanding scientist, educator, and founder of the Kazakh school of microbiology. David Lazarevich Shamis led the team from 1956 to 1963. D.L. Shamis is widely known among microbiologists as a specialist in technical microbiology. He had a significant influence on the development of all major areas of Kazakh microbiology. |
From 1963 to 1966, the director of the Institute of Microbiology and Virology was candidate of biological sciences Shora Amrinovich Chulakov (1927-1987).
Sh. A. Chulakov's research focus was soil microbiology. He graduated from the Kazakh State Agricultural Institute in 1950 and joined the Institute of Soil Science of the Kazakh SSR Academy of Sciences, where he served as a graduate student, then as a senior research fellow and head of the soil microbiology laboratory.
Sh. A. Chulakov's research focus was soil microbiology. He graduated from the Kazakh State Agricultural Institute in 1950 and joined the Institute of Soil Science of the Kazakh SSR Academy of Sciences, where he served as a graduate student, then as a senior research fellow and head of the soil microbiology laboratory.
From 1967 to 1994, the Institute of Microbiology and Virology was headed by the famous microbiologist, doctor of biological sciences, professor, honored scientist of Kazakhstan, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR Alfarid Nizamovich Ilyaletdinov (1929-2010).
A.N. Ilyaletdinov's research interests include studies of microbial metabolism patterns in various ecological niches, as well as the potential use of microorganisms in human practice, including the development of new biotechnological solutions that contribute to the advancement of biotechnology and industrial microbiology.
A.N. Ilyaletdinov's research interests include studies of microbial metabolism patterns in various ecological niches, as well as the potential use of microorganisms in human practice, including the development of new biotechnological solutions that contribute to the advancement of biotechnology and industrial microbiology.
From 1995 to 2008, Vladimir Eleazarovich Berezin, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Laureate of the State Prize in Science and Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, served as Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Virology. Berezina's research interests include virology, biotechnology, molecular biology, antiviral immunity, development of diagnostic test systems and new-generation vaccines, and creation of antiviral drugs. He has published over 500 scientific papers, including 10 monographs and textbooks, and is the author of 46 copyright certificates and patents.
From 2008 to 2010, the Institute was headed by Svetlana Aitkeldieva, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Laureate of the State Prize in Science and Technology (2011). S.A. Aitkeldieva's research interests include microbiology, ecology, biotechnology, and the development of pharmaceuticals for agriculture and environmental protection. S.A. Aitkeldieva has published approximately 300 scientific publications, including two monographs. She has received more than 35 patents and invention certificates.
Since 2010, the Director General of the RSE «Institute of Microbiology and Virology» of the Science Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan is Amankeldi Kurbanovich Sadanov, two-time laureate of the State Prize in Science and Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "Kazakhstannyn eңbek sіңіrgen қayratkerі" (Higher Prize in Science and Technology), holder of the Orders of «Kurmet» and «Parasat», Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, and Academician. A.K. Sadanov's research interests include microbiology, ecology, biotechnology, and the creation of drugs for agriculture, environmental protection, and medicine.
A.K. Sadanov has published over 1,188 scientific papers: 720 research articles and report abstracts, 31 monographs, 40 textbooks and teaching aids, and 97 print publications. He has received 178 copyright certificates and patents. Under his scientific supervision, eight PhD dissertations, 12 doctoral dissertations, and 40 candidate dissertations in the specialties of microbiology, ecology, and biotechnology have been successfully defended.
A.K. Sadanov has published over 1,188 scientific papers: 720 research articles and report abstracts, 31 monographs, 40 textbooks and teaching aids, and 97 print publications. He has received 178 copyright certificates and patents. Under his scientific supervision, eight PhD dissertations, 12 doctoral dissertations, and 40 candidate dissertations in the specialties of microbiology, ecology, and biotechnology have been successfully defended.
