Research Institute of Applied Biotechnology

The Scientific Research Institute of Applied Biotechnology engages in biological research, provides paid diagnostic services, and trains highly qualified specialists and top-tier scientific and pedagogical personnel proficient in modern biotechnology methods and technologies. This is achieved through the integration of educational, research, and innovative activities.

Structure of the Scientific and Innovation Center

The structure of the Scientific Research Institute of Applied Biotechnology includes three laboratories: 

• Laboratory of Clinical-Diagnostic, Microbiological Research, and Biological Material Safety (CDMR and BMS Laboratory);
• Laboratory of Molecular-Genetic Research (MGR Laboratory);
• Laboratory of Physico-Chemical and Technological Research (PCTR Laboratory).

CDMR and BMS Laboratory combines ideas and resources to realize scientific discoveries in various fields. Its areas of research include the development and implementation of fundamental and applied scientific studies in biotechnology, immunology, microbiology, veterinary sanitation/medicine, and the integration of modern advancements into agriculture, the food industry, and medicine. 

MGR Laboratory conducts examinations of food and agricultural products, diagnoses infectious diseases in farm and domestic animals as well as birds, diagnoses COVID-19 in humans, and determines animal origins. 

• The laboratory is accredited in the state technical regulation system of Kazakhstan for compliance with the requirements of GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019 (accreditation certificate No. KZ.T.11.E1478 dated 23.12.2022) and is listed in the register of accredited laboratories of the Customs Union.
• It is authorized to work with microorganisms of pathogenicity group 2 (COVID-19) under permit No. KZ43VMY00001924.

PCTR Laboratory (Physico-Chemical and Technological Research Laboratory) focuses on monitoring and analyzing the physico-chemical properties of environmental objects using advanced, high-precision instrumental methods, as well as collecting data with unmanned systems. 

Capabilities of the Laboratories:

• Verifying the authenticity of agricultural animal origins.
• DNA passporting of agricultural animals.
• Detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in raw materials, food products, and feed to ensure food safety.
• Determination of residual amounts of antibiotics and hormonal growth stimulants in raw food materials and food products.
• Diagnosis of infectious diseases in farm and domestic animals.
• Determination of resistance of opportunistic and pathogenic microorganisms to antimicrobial drugs.
• Analysis of the chemical and physical composition of soil, studying its fertility, contamination levels, and trace elements, as well as evaluating agrochemical indicators.
• Assessing water quality in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies, including analyzing pollution levels and chemical parameters such as toxic substances, oxygen content, heavy metals, etc.
• Analysis of the impact of agricultural and industrial activities on soil and water bodies to minimize negative effects and develop measures for ecosystem restoration.
• Use of drones for monitoring: Aerial and aquatic drones are utilized to gather data from hard-to-reach or large-scale areas. Drones equipped with high-precision sensors enable remote monitoring of landscapes, capturing real-time changes.
• Laboratories provide data and consulting services to government agencies, agricultural and mining enterprises, environmental agencies, and research institutes in CIS countries on sustainable natural resource use.

Educational Activities of the Laboratories: The laboratories of the Scientific Research Institute of Applied Biotechnology actively participate in education. As part of scientific projects and program-targeted research, doctoral students, master's students, and undergraduate students conduct their research and complete their dissertations and theses in specialties such as veterinary science, livestock product processing technology, chemistry, biology, and biotechnology.