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What is ICNN?
International Conference on Neuroscience and Neurology (ICNN) serves as a premier global platform for the exchange of ideas, research, and innovations in the fields of neuroscience and neurology. It brings together leading scientists, neurologists, researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals from Kazakhstan and other countries to address the latest advancements and challenges in understanding the nervous system, brain and mental disorders, and diagnostic and treatment modalities of those disorders.
The primary aim of the conference is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. The event offers opportunities to present cutting-edge findings, explore novel therapeutic approaches, and engage in meaningful discussions to advance patient care and improve outcomes for neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.
  • Conference Format
    Keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities
  • Official Language
    English is the official language of the CNN
  • Location
    Nazarbayev University,
    53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Astana
Organizing Committee
  • Dr. Tursonjan Tokay
    Chair of the Organizing Committee
    School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University
  • Dr. Dieter Riethmacher
    Chair of the Organizing Committee
    School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University
  • Dr. Burkitkan Akbay
    Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee
    School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University
  • Dr. Alexander Trofimov
    Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee
    School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University
Welcome Our Speakers
  • Ali Jahanshahi
    Associate Professor, Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands

    Title: Wireless Deep Brain Stimulation with Nanomaterials

  • Satou Yousuke
    Professor, Director of the Brain Function Analysis & Digital Medicine Research Institute, Showa University, Japan
    Title: Precision Epilepsy Surgery: EEG-Driven Insights Meets AI-Powered Real-Time 3D Visualization
  • Bolati Wulaer
    Research Scientist at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science, Wako, Saitama, Japan.

    Title: Beyond Neurons: How Do Astrocytes Shape Neural Circuits and Behavior?
  • Serik Duisenbi
    Professor, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the National Scientific Medical Center (NSMC), Kazakhstan

    Title: Current management of Subarachnoid Hemmorhage
  • Tohru Okanishi
    Associate Professor, Division of Child Neurology, Department of Brain and Neuroscience, Tottori University, Japan

    Title: The Treatments for Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome
  • Takeshi Hiyama
    Professor, Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School and Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Japan

    Title: Brain Sensing Mechanisms and Homeostasis
  • Alexey Sarapultsev
    Institute of Immunology and Physiology, Ekaterinburg, Russia; Russian–Chinese Education and Research Center of System Pathology, Chelyabinsk, Russia

    Title: From Stress to PTSD: Mechanistic Pathways and Experimental Models

  • Allan Kalueff
    Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

    Title: Brain, Stress and the Programmed Cell Death Pathways

  • Ehsan Pishva
    Assistant Professor, Maastricht University and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Exeter in the UK.

    Title: Small non-coding RNA dysregulation in Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Eliyahu Dremencov
    Head of Neuropharmacology Laboratory of the Institute of Molecular Physiology and Genetics of the Centre of Biosciences at Slovak Academy of Sciences.
    Title: Corticosteroid–monoaminergic interactions: a key element in the pathophysiology of stress-related mental disorders?
  • Tri Pham
    Assistant professor, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University

    Title: Drosophila melanogaster as a reliable and cost-effective model for assessing the cytotoxicity of drugs and nanoparticle
  • Alexandre Pak
    Assistant Professor, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University

    Title: Predictive motor signals precede and maintain head direction network dynamics during head fixation
  • Abduzhappar Gaipov
    Professor, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University

    Title: Big Data and AI in population health research: NU experience on neurological and cerebrovascular diseases
  • Aida Kondybayeva
    FEAN, Head of the Scientific and Educational Center for Neurology and Applied Neuroscience at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University; Chair of the Educational Committee at the Kazakhstan National Association of Neurologists “Neuroscience”; Institutional Delegate at the European Academy of Neurology from Kazakhstan

    Title: Evolution of the concept of MS pathogenesis
  • Alfiya Shamsutdinova
    BA, Fogarty Fellow, Head of the Science Department at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, President of the Bioethics and Medical Law Association

    Title: Contemporary Bioethical Dilemmas in Neurology: Advances and Future Horizons
KEY THEMES AND TOPICS
CONFERENCE TIMELINE
August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS
September 22, 2025
September 22, 2025
REGISTRATION DEADLINE & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025
REGISTRATION PAYMENT & POSTER SUBMISSION (for printing)
October 5-7, 2025
October 5-7, 2025
CONFERENCE DATES
REGISTRATION FEES
Conference registration will be open from August 5 to September 22, 2025. After successfully
registering and completing the payment of the registration fee, participants will gain full access to all
conference sessions and lectures, the welcome reception, abstract proceedings, conference materials, and scheduled coffee breaks. Once your pre-registration has been confirmed, the conference secretariat will provide you with an electronic invoice, including complete banking details and payment instructions.

For those intending to submit an abstract, please note that the submission deadline is also September 22, 2025.

IMP: Keynote speakers and all NU affiliates must register, but they are not required to pay the registration fee.
Regular Fees
International
Regular
$60
CIS*
Regular
$30
Nazarbayev University
Regular
Free
Student Fees
International
Student
$30
CIS*
Student
$15
Nazarbayev University
Student
Free
*Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Read more
Abstract Guidelines
  • submit as a .doc or .docx file, named using the first author's name
  • send abstracts and registration forms to icnn@nu.edu.kz

THE TITLE OF THE ABSTRACT (all capitals)

Lastname Firstname1*, Lastname Firstname2, Lastname Firstname3

1Department, Institution, City, Country, 2Department, Institution, City, Country, 3Department, Institution, City, Country

[Surname of the presenting author should be marked with an asterisk (*)].
Main text of the Abstract should include Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Keywords. (Maximum 300 words in English)
References: up to 4 references (NLM format; not mandatory)

Oral Presentations

1) PC-based multimedia projector will be provided for your presentation (ppt, pdf)

2) Please upload all your presentations in advance, on the day of your presentations:

  • Speakers of morning sessions – during morning registration
  • Speakers of afternoon sessions – during lunch break

Poster Guidelines

• Use of the official poster template available through this link is mandatory

• All the posters will be printed out by conference organizers

• Display: from October 4 (evening) to October 7 (5 pm)

• Posters will be evaluated on October 7

• At least one author must be present during evaluation

• Once you have prepared your poster, send it to icnn@nu.edu.kz

A glance into Astana, Kazakhstan
The conference will take place in the heart of Central Asia - Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
NU Campus Map

Accomodation Options

Please be informed that accommodation expenses will not be covered by the conference organizers.

Participants are kindly requested to make their own hotel arrangements at their own expense.

The following options are available for booking near the University Campus: Asyr Hotel (located on Campus), Hilton Astana, Wyndham Garden Astana, Hampton by Hilton Astana, Alau Hotel, and many others.

Registration Form and Payment
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