Department of Morphology

By the decision of the Competition Committee of NCJSC "KMU" Order no. 352 dated September 1, 2023, the Department is led by anAssociate Professor, PhD L.M. Stabayeva.

The department’s staff consists of 36 people:

  Professors: Doctors of Medical Sciences M.M. Tussupbekova, S.A. Mussabekova, G.U. Zhanaidarova; Associate Professors: N.N. Nauryzov, S.Sh. Atshabarova, Z.T. Mukhametzhanova, K.T. Nurseitova, R.Zh. Yessimova; Assistant Professors: O.A. Kostyleva, S.N. Zhuravlev, D.L. Kositsyn, E.A. Kotov, G.N. Imanbayeva, R.Zh. Nygyzbayeva, I. Mukhammad, K.K. Kayirbekova, R.T. Karibzhanova, G.B. Shapatova, B.S. Kussainova, E.Kh.Batyayeva, I.A. Agarkova, S.N. Shaikina, A.T. Korzhumbayeva, B.Kh. Berikbayeva, G.K. Tuleuova, S.A. Kusherbayev, T.S. Beisenov; Teachers: R.M. Dusmailov; methodologist: B.Zh. Rakhimbaeva; office managers: T.A. Li, G.E. Zhumagulova, A.E. Batyrbekova; laboratory assistants: L.I. Barysheva, E.S. Krutina.

Leila Stabayeva is a pathologist of the first qualification category, an official consultant on complex issues of morphological diagnosis of autopsy, surgical and biopsy material at the Regional Medical Center of Karaganda, Regional Center of Phthisiopulmonology in Karaganda, Clinic of Professional Health, academic secretary of the Dissertation Council “Medicine” and “Nursing Science” of the NCJSC “KMU”, committee member of the Internal Analysis of Corruption Risks. She began her career at Karaganda State Medical Academy in 2005, as a teacher in the Department of Pathophysiology and Valeology, and since 2009 is an assistant in the Department of Pathological Anatomy and Forensic Medicine of KSMU. In 2015, she completed her residency in Pathological Anatomy, including pediatric. In 2019, she completed her PhD doctoral studies. From September 2020 to August 2023, after the integration of the departments, she held the position of an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology of NCJSC “KMU”. She is actively engaged in scientific activities in the field of differential diagnosis of granulomatous lung diseases. Author of more than 30 scientific papers, including published works in publications with non-zero impact factor, in publications included in the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2 teaching manuals, 6 certificates of registration of intellectual property, 6 implementing acts, and is also a co-author of such textbooks as “Morphological Atlas of General Pathological Processes” and “Manual of Clinical Pathomorphology”. Forms of conducting training sessions – TBL, CBL, mind mapping. Languages of classes are Kazakh, Russian and English.

E-mail:Stabaeva@qmu.kz  

Maida Tussupbekova is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, has been working in KSMI since 1966, leading the Department of Pathological Anatomy from 1998 to 2018. She is a pathologist of the highest qualification category, an independent expert of the Committee for Control in education and science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an accredited independent expert of the Committee for Control of Medical and Pharmaceutical Activities of Medical Services of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a member of the Committee on Ethical Issues and Complaints of the Population at the Regional Health Department of Karaganda region. The winner of the grant “The Best Teacher of the Republic of Kazakhstan” in 2009, awarded a sign “Excellence in Healthcare of Kazakhstan”, the medal “Veteran of Labor”, the badge “Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, and also has diplomas “The Best Doctor of Surgical Profile” in 2015, “The Best Professor” in 2016, “The Best Head of Department” in 2012. In 2015, she was awarded a medal named after P.M. Pospelov for her contribution to the development of KSMU. She has 438 publications, of which: 148 in publications included in the list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan; 14 publications in journals with IMPACT factor (Springer - 2.6; Thomson Reuters - 1.9); 23 monographs, 5 art editions, 29 teaching manuals. Has 6 copyright patents for invention, 29 certificates of registration of intellectual property. Scientific personnel trained: 3 doctors of medical sciences, 7 candidates of medical sciences; 9 PhD in Medicine, 10 masters in Medicine, 5 residents in Pathological Anatomy. Languages of classes: Russian, Kazakh. E-mail: M.Tusupbekova@qmu.kz

Saule Mussabekova – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Professor, has the highest pedagogical category, medical expert of the highest qualification category, research interests - molecular genetic analysis in forensic examination. In 1997, she graduated from Karaganda State Medical Academy in the specialty “General Medicine”. In 2005, she defended her thesis on the topic: "Forensic biological examination of blood stains on physical evidence after washing with the use of modern synthetic detergents". She worked in the Karaganda branch of the State Enterprise “Forensic Medicine Center of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan” from 1997 to March 31, 2016, first as an expert in the study of physical evidence, and then as the head of the forensic biological unit. She has been working in NCJSC “KMU” since April 1, 2016. In addition to conducting lectures and practical classes, Saule Mussabekova is actively engaged in scientific activities. She is the author of more than 70 scientific papers and publications, including publications with non-zero impact factor, author of 1 textbook and 6 training manuals. Languages of classes are Kazakh, Russian and English. E-mail: MusabekovaS@qmu.kz.

Olga Kostyleva – Assistant Professor, pathologist of the highest qualification category, research interests - the study of the pathology of the female reproductive organs on surgical and biopsy material of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries. Language of classes - Russian. E-mail: Kostyleva@qmu.kz

Denis Kosiysyn – Assistant Professor, pathologist of the highest qualification category, research interests - the study of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia on the surgical material of cervical excisions. He mastered 6 competencies in pedagogy and forms of integrated and innovative training. Language of classes - Russian. E-mail: Kosicyn@qmu.kz.

Raikhan Nygyzbayeva - Assistant Professor, pathologist of the highest qualification category, Master of Medicine. She is the graduate of Master of science and education program, received her master's degree in Medicine. Author of more than 20 scientific papers, including published works in publications with non-zero impact factor, in publications included in the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2 teaching manuals, 6 certificates of registration of intellectual property, 6 implementing acts, and is also a co-author of such textbooks as “Morphological Atlas of General Pathological Processes” and “Guide to Clinical Pathomorphology” . Forms of conducting training sessions – TBL, CBL, mind mapping. Language of classes is Kazakh. E-mail: Nygyzbaeva@qmu.kz.

Evgeniy Kotov – Assistant Professor, pathologist of the first qualification category. Priority research interests - the study of sexual dimorphism of the joints of the skull bone. Forms of training sessions - TBL, CBL, mind mapping. Language of classes - Russian. E-mail: Kotov@qmu.kz.

Gulnazira Imanbayeva - Assistant Professor, pathologist of the first qualification category, priority research interests – clinical and morphological forms of interstitial lung disease. She completed her residency in pathological anatomy. Author of more than 20 scientific papers, including published works in publications with  non-zero impact factor, in publications included in the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2 teaching manuals, 6 certificates of registration of intellectual property, 6 implementing acts, and is also a co-author of such textbooks as “Morphological Atlas of General Pathological Processes” and “Guide to Clinical Pathomorphology”.  Forms of conducting training sessions – TBL, CBL, mind mapping. Language of classes: Russian, Kazakh, English. E-mail: Imanbaeva@qmu.kz

Rakhimzhan Dusmailov – teacher, forensic medical expert of the first qualification category, research interests - examination of a road traffic injury. Language of classes - Russian, Kazakh. E-mail: Dusmailov@qmu.kz.

Muhammad Irfan – Assistant Professor and Pathologist. He mastered 6 competencies in pedagogy and forms of integrated and innovative learning. Language of classes - English. E-mail: MuhammadI@qmu.kz

Sergei Zhuravlev – AssistantProfessor, Master of Medicine, forensic medical expert, head teacher of the Department of Morphology. Head of the student scientific club "Pathological Anatomy". Research interests - morphological diagnosis of malformations of brain vessels. He is the graduate of Master of science and education program, received the degree of Master of Medicine. Languages of classes - Russian, English. E-mail: Zhuravlev@qmu.kz.

The Department of Pathological Anatomy was established in 1951, the first head of the department was Professor Sergei Serov, one of the first to study the pathomorphological aspects of dust pathology in the Karaganda coal basin. Over the years the department was managed by Prof. Kh.S. Nugmanova (1956-1975), Prof. A.E Shkutin (1975-1985), Associate Prof. R.H. Akimzhanov (1985-1996), in connection with the merger of the Department of Histology and Pathological Anatomy, the course of pathological anatomy was managed by Associate Professor M.T. Aitkulov (1996-98).

From 1998 to 2018, the department was managed by Maida Tussupbekova, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, scientific-pedagogical and medical work experience of 45 years.

Computerized microscope with digital photography of histological medications "Leica Microsystems", multimedia systems, educational videos and innovative teaching technologies PBL, CBL, TBL, mind mapping are used in the educational process.

The department staff defended 4 doctoral dissertations (S.F. Serov, Kh.S. Nugmanova, A.E. Shkutin, M.M. Tussupbekova) and 15 candidate dissertations, published 25 monographs, 52 teaching manuals, published a collection of scientific works, more than 3,500 scientific articles and abstracts have been published. The results of scientific research were reported at the International forums of the CIS countries and far abroad, republican congresses, symposiums and conferences.

 With the direct participation of the department staff, the applicants of the departments of therapeutic, surgical, pediatric, gynecological, hygienic and dental disciplines, they defended 8 doctoral, 35 candidate, 5 PhD and 12 master's theses.

The academic staff of the department constantly conducts consultative and diagnostic work in the pathology departments of the Regional Medical Center; Regional Clinical Children's Hospital; "Regional Clinical Hospital", "Karaganda branch of the Center of Forensic Medical Examination."

Anatomy Block

The Department of Topographical Anatomy and Operative Surgery was founded in 1951. The first head of the department was professor A.I. Labbok. From 1952 to 1960, the department was managed by an Associate Professor E.M. Medvedeva.From 1962 and 1971, the department was again managed by Professor A.I. Labbok. From 1971 to 1976, then from 1984 to 1989 the department was managed by N.А. Khlopov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Honored Science Worker of the Kazakh SSR, Rector of Karaganda State Medical Institute between 1984 to 1989. Since 1990, the department is named after him. From 1976 to 1984, the department was managed by the Honored Doctor of the Republic, Doctor of Medical Sciences,Professor T.G. Chernova. In 1990-1992, the department was managed by Candidate of Medical Sciences P.S. Sychev.From 1993 to 1996, the department was managed byan Associate Professor Sh.K. Bazarbekov. From 1996 to 2007, the department was managed by an Associate Professor K.K. Kapenova.   

The founder of the Department of Normal Anatomy was Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Moisey Trostanetsky (in 1950), awarded for his great contribution to the healthcare system with a badge "Excellent Healthcare Worker". In the same year the anatomical museum was founded. In 1951, the department was managed by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Abram Labbock, for his great contribution to the healthcare system he was awarded with a badge "Excellent Healthcare Worker". From April 1951 to 1964, the department was managed by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Zinoviy ​Slobodin. From 1964 to 1969, the Department of Normal Anatomy was managed by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Bella Erez.From 1969 to 1990, the department was managed by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Lyubov Kochkina, awarded for her great contribution to the healthcare system with a badge "Excellent Healthcare Worker". From 1990 to 2007, the Department of Normal Anatomy was managed by Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Mukhamediya Tebenov, awarded for excellent work and great contribution to the healthcare system with a badge “Excellence in Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, for long-term excellent work he was awarded with the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to the results of rating activities of the academic staff of KSMA in 2004 was awarded with the "The Best Lecturer" diploma.

In 2007-2008 academic year, the Department of Normal Anatomy was merged with the Department of Topographical Anatomy and Operative Surgery. From 2007 to 2008 the Department of Anatomy was managed by Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Kamariya Kapenova, awarded for impeccable work and great contribution to the healthcare system with a badge  «Excellence in Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan», for long-term excellent work she was awarded with the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and was awarded with a letter of gratitude of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan . From 2008 to 2009, acting head of the department was a senior lecturer Karlygash Kairbekova. From 2009 to 2010,acting head of thedeparment was Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Auezkhan Omarkhanov,he was awarded for excellent work and great contribution to the healthcare system with a badge "Excellence in Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan", for long-term excellent work he was awarded with a "Veteran of Labor" medal, for long-term excellent work and  great contribution to the training of medical specialists with higher education in light of his 60th birthday he was awarded  with the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From 2010 to 2023,the head of the department was Candidate of Medical Sciences Nurlan Nauryzov.

The main research areas of the department initially were collateral circulation and issues of topographical anatomy of the sympathetic nervous system, current issues of modern surgery and radiobiology: search and development of new methods of treatment and prevention of acute surgical infection (peritonitis, etc.). The department staff conducted research in several areas simultaneously: studying the pathogenesis of various metabolic and pathophysiological disorders, changes in microcirculation and hemodynamics, immune reactivity and morphological state of various organs in these pathological processes. At the same time, the methods of correction and treatment of endogenous intoxication syndrome, microcirculatory immunological and hemodynamic disorders (extracorporeal methods of detoxification, stimulation of reparative processes and development of new methods of suturing in peritonitis) were sought in experiment and tested in the clinic, possibilities of application of endovascular laser therapy of blood in purulent-septic and radiation damages were studied. 

One doctoral and 9 candidate dissertations were defended on this scientific problem under the guidance of Professor N.A. Khlopov. Simultaneously, since 1966, new research areas have been developing at the department: the influence of  major surgical interventions to various organs and systems of the organism and the development of best options of corrective therapy; studies of  compensatory and recovery processes in organs after various variants of resection under the influence of harmful environmental factors; current issues of modern surgery and radiology, the possibilities of using intravascular laser therapy of blood in radiation damage and reparative regeneration of lungs after various types of resections are being studied; cytological assessment of the mitogenic and mutogenic effects of high frequency electromagnetic radiation on the liver cells. 

The main achievements of the department: 2 doctoral and 25 candidate dissertations have been defended, about 400 scientific papers, 14 copyright certificates on the invention, 73 innovative proposals, 5 monographs, 5 training manuals, more than 500 methodical recommendations in Russian and Kazakh languages ​​have been published.

Histology Block

The Department of Histology was founded in 1951. In 1950, A.A. Zorina, at the invitation of the first rector of KSMI Piotr Pospelov, arrived in Karaganda from Kazan and managed the Department of Histology. Under the guidance of A.A. Zorina 20 candidate dissertations were defended, more than 270 scientific articles were published under the leadership of A.A. Zorina. In 1960, postgraduate studies were established at the department. From 1981 to 2012, the department was managed by Professor A.V. Kurkin (born in 1941). He is Doctor of Medical Sciences (1974), has a dissertation on the topic "Calculous pyelonephritis in children", also aProfessor (1977), leading morphologist of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Author of more than 250 scientific and methodical works published in international and republican press, 3 monographs, standard training programs on Histology. Research area: "Embryonic and postnatal histogenesis in pathology", "Pathological anatomy of childhood". Member of the doctoral dissertation council at the Kazakh Medical Academy (Astana). 3 doctors and 22 candidates of Medical Sciences have been trained. A number of students leadresearch teams in the CIS countries and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Professor A.V. Kurkinwas awarded with a badge “Excellentworker of Healthcare” and a badge “Excellence in healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan”. Under the guidance of Professor A.V. Kurkin, the scientific subjects of the department were focused on current issues of prenatal histogenesis of the fetus within normal state or abnormality, including alcohol abuse during pregnancy. The following doctoral dissertations were completed and defended on this topic:  M.M. Tussupbekova “Comparative pathology of kidneys of fetuses and newborns in complicated pregnancy in women of Central Kazakhstan” (1997); G.U. Zhanaidarova “Embryonic and early postnatal histogenesis of cardiac muscle in antenatal ethanol intoxication” (1997); candidate dissertations by M.M. Tussupbekova (1988), V.A. Yugay (1988), E.A. Nadirov (1991), P.M. Kovalenko (1993), B.Kh. Madiyeva (1993), V.I. Medvedev (1993). The works of R.Zh. Yessimova (2004), K.T. Nurseitova (2005) and others were focused on perinatal intoxication. Postgraduate students M.M. Unisiyanova, N.A. Kocherizhkina, K.B. Abzaliyev, G.V. Akashev, D.Kh. Rybalkina successfully completed their postgraduate studies and defended their PhD dissertations under the guidance of Professor A.V. Kurkin;  L.G. Proshina completed her doctoral studies and defended her PhD dissertation on “Reactivity of the system of monocyte-macrophage connective tissue at dehydration of the organism and correction of homeostasis by antioxidants”. Under the guidance of Professor A.V. Kurkin 25 dissertations (3 doctoral and 22 candidates) were completed and defended, 2 monographs and more than 400 scientific articles were published, a patent for invention was obtained. 2 people completed master’s program and defended their theses.

 The following staff members are currently working at the department:

Kulash Nurseitova

She graduated in 1993, from KSMI, sanitary-hygienic faculty in the specialty "Sanitation, hygiene, epidemiology". From 1993 to the present, she has been working at the department. In 2005, under the guidance of Professor A.V. Kurkin defended her PhD dissertation on the topic: "Morphological characteristics of the fetal liver in pregnant women with anemia" in the specialty 03.00.25 –Histology, Cytology, Cell Biology. Since 2012, she has been the head of the department.Since 2017, she is an Associate Professor of the Department of Morphology and Physiology. She has published more than 50 printed works. Published by typographical method 10 textbooks on histology in the Kazakh language for 2009 and 2015, 2 textbooks on histology: "Histology 2" in the Kazakh language in the publishing house "Evero" and in the publishing house "GEOTAR-Media", translated the textbook on histology "Histology, Embryology, Cytology” in 2014 and is the editor of the book.In 2017, she worked as a member of the commission of the National Testing Center for the development of tests in histology for the certification of academic staff of the universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2022, she was awarded with a badge "For contribution to the healthcare".

Roza Yessimova

  She graduated from KSMI in 1984, sanitary-hygienic faculty, in the specialty “Sanitation, Hygiene, Epidemiology”.In 2004, under the guidance of Professor A.V. Kurkin defended her thesis in the state language - "Гестоз жағдайындағы даму кезеңіндегі адам ұрықтарының бауыр гистогенезі" (“Histogenesis of human fetal liver during the development of gestosis”).From 01.10.2005 she is an Assistant Professor of the department, from September 2012 to September 2017, she was elected on a basis of an announced vacancy for the position of the head of the Department of Histology. Since September 2017, she has been an Associate Professor at the Department of Morphology and Physiology. She has published about 65 scientific papers, published 10 textbooks on histology - 2 in Kazakh language for 2009 and 2015. 2 textbooks on histology were published: "Histology 2" in the Kazakh language in the publishing house "Evero" and in the publishing house "GEOTAR-Media", translated the fundamental textbook on histology "Histology, Embryology, Cytology" in 2014, where she was the editor of the book. Under the guidance of R.Zh.Yessimova, 2 master's theses and 1 doctoral dissertation were defended. In 2015, she was awarded with a medal named after P.M. Pospelov "For contribution to the development of KSMU”. In 2022, she was awarded a badge "For contribution to the healthcare".

Galina Zhanaidarova

  G.U.Zhanaidarova enrolled in Karaganda State Medical Institute in 1970 at the Faculty of Medicine, graduated in 1976 with honors (specialty: "Medicine").  In 1981, she defended her candidate’s dissertation on the topic: "Morphology of neuromuscular apparatus of respiratory muscles in experimental hypokinesia" in the dissertation council at the Novosibirsk Medical Institute. Since 1982, she has been an Associate Professor at the Department of Histology of KSMI. In 1997, she defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic: "Embryonic and early postnatal histogenesis of cardiac muscle during antenatal ethanol intoxication." In 1999, she was transferred to the position of Professor of the Department of Histology of KSMA. From 2004 to 2006, she worked as a Professor at the Departmentof Social and Humanitarian Disciplines, head of the department in “Femida” Law Academy. From 2006 to 2014, she worked as a Professor at the Department of Intercultural Communications and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines of the MBA. In 2014, she returned to work at KSMU as a professor of the Department of Histology. In 2015, she was awarded with a medal named after P.M. Pospelov "For contribution to the development of KSMU", in 2023 with a badge "For contribution to the healthcare".

Bakhyt Bekirbayeva

  In 1988, she graduated from KSU in the specialty “Biology”. She has been working in KSMU since 1990 and teaches disciplines in all specialties.

Gulkhan Tuleuova

In 2005,  she enrolled in Faculty of Biology at KSU; in 2009, she defended her thesis, earning a bachelor's degree.In 2010, she enrolled in the master's program in Biology. In 2012, she completed and defended her master's thesis (thesis topic: "The impact of harmful environmental factors on the health of children in the industrial area"), earning the degree of "Master of Natural Sciences. Biology".In 2014,  she was appointed to the position of a teacher at the Department of Anatomy. In 2018, in connection with the merger of the departments (Anatomy, Physiology and Histology), she was transferred to Histology.In 2021, she was certified in "Basic Tutor Training for Problem-Based Learning" and reassigned to the position of teacher-tutor.In 2022, after the completion the certification of the academic staff, she was transferred to the position of Assistant Professor.

Timur Beisenov

  Enrolled in 2007 and graduated in 2012 from KSMA (specialty: "Public Health"). In 2012, enrolled in the master’s program (specialty "PH"), in 2013, defended a master's thesis: "Peculiarities of reproductive health in adolescent girls." In 2016, appointed to the position of a teacher at the Department of Histology (teaching is conducted in English). In 2022, after the completion the certification of the academic staff, he was transferred to the position of Assistant Professor.

Sultan Kusherbayev

He graduated from KSU in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree. In 2014, received his master’s degree from KSU, in the specialty 6M060700 – Biology. Topic of master’s thesis: Psychophysiological features of students studying in intensive educational process. Since 2014, he has been working as a teacher in KSMU. From 2020 to 2023, he was studying for his PhD degree in the specialty 8D05101 – Biology in Karaganda University named after academician Buketov. Topic of PhD dissertation: Influence of natural and man-made geochemical abnormalities in soils on sustainability and biodiversity of natural and anthropogenic-managed plant communities (on the example of Karaganda and reserves of Karaganda region). Since 2023, he is an Assistant Professor in NCJSC “KMU”. 

Address of the department: 100000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Alalykin str., 7, tel. 8 (7212) 500642 (add.1243, 1237, 1368). Travel by bus No. 7, bus stop "Gagarin square".