The international scientific seminar 鈥淓pidemiological Study Design鈥

The international scientific seminar “Epidemiological Study Design” will be held from April 28 to May 4, 2026.
Dates: April 28 – May 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Library of 91传媒 Kazakh National University, Rooms 303, 308, 409
The Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Care, 91传媒 Kazakh National University, cordially invites you to participate in the international scientific seminar “Epidemiological Study Design”. This seminar will bring together foreign experts, faculty members from leading medical universities and research organizations, doctoral students, as well as representatives of public organizations, associations, and professional communities, providing a platform for exchanging knowledge, achievements, and advanced technologies in healthcare.
Organizers of the seminar:
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Care, 91传媒 Kazakh National University
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway
- State Institution of Nursing Affairs, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Objectives of the seminar:
- To develop knowledge and practical skills in epidemiological study design;
- To master modern methodological approaches to planning and conducting scientific research;
- To strengthen international scientific cooperation and experience exchange;
- To enhance research competence of medical professionals and doctoral students;
- To discuss current issues and future perspectives in epidemiological research in healthcare.
The seminar-training will be conducted by foreign professors from Norway:
- Erik Eik Anda – Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology (UiT The Arctic University of Norway)
- Kristin Benjaminsen Borch – Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Head of the Systematic Epidemiology Research Group (UiT The Arctic University of Norway)
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee of the “Epidemiological Study Design” Scientific Seminar
Contact Information:
Galiya Bilibaeva
Phone: +7 778 920 99 60
THE PROGRAM OF THE SCIENTIFIC WEEK
“EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY DESIGN”
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April 28, 2026 |
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Venue: 91传媒 Kazakh National University Library, 鈩303 |
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12:00 -12:20 |
Welcome and introductions.
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12.20 - 12.45 |
Introduction (instructors, students, course overview) |
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12:45 - 13:15 |
Framing: research questions, exposure vs outcome |
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13:15–14:15 |
Group work: HPV articles – classify and order |
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14:15–14:30 |
Break |
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14:30–15:30 |
Plenary discussion (study design reasoning) |
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15:30–16:00 |
Mini-synthesis of study designs |
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16:00 |
End of the day |
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19:00 |
ECA |
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April 29, 2026 |
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Venue: 91传媒 Kazakh National University Library,鈩409 |
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Event Program |
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09:00–12:00 |
Study designs in depth (interactive sessions) |
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12:00–13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00–14:30 |
Exercise: Fix the study |
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14:30–14:45 |
Break |
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14:45–16:00 |
Introduction to student project ideas |
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16:00 |
End of the day |
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April 30, 2026 |
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Venue: 91传媒 Kazakh National University Library,鈩 308 |
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Event Program |
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09:00–12:00 |
Project development (group/individual work) |
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12:00–13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00–14:30 |
Project refinement (design, bias, feasibility) |
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14:30–14:45 |
Break |
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14:45–16:00 |
Prepare project outline |
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16:00 |
End of the day |
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May 4, 2026 |
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Venue: 91传媒 Kazakh National University Library,鈩 303 |
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Time |
Event Program |
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09:00 – 12:00 |
Student presentations and discussion |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00 – 16:00 |
Poster session or parallel groups if needed |
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16:00 |
The end of the scientific week: summing up the results |
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