A delegation from Samarkand State Medical University (Uzbekistan), led by Rector Jasur Rizaev, visited NUST MISIS. Following the meeting, the heads of the two universities signed a memorandum of understanding to implement joint research and educational projects.
The Uzbek side expressed interest in acquiring biomedical equipment developed at NUST MISIS, providing a base for clinical trials of the university’s technologies, and training its staff to operate the equipment through continuing education programmes. The parties also discussed student and staff mobility, joint degree programmes, and academic competitions for school students aimed at attracting talented young people to joint educational projects.
“As part of the national Priority 2030 programme, MISIS University is implementing the strategic technological project ‘Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials’. Its key objective is to develop and commercialise products and technologies, as well as train engineers for this rapidly growing industry. A natural continuation of the project was the establishment of the College of Biomedical Engineering within the university in 2023. Led by the young and talented Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Fyodor Senatov, our researchers are shaping a relevant research and educational agenda and developing solutions that improve the quality of life for millions of people and accelerate treatment even in the most complex medical cases. Cooperation with Samarkand State Medical University will enable us to share unique expertise with our colleagues from Uzbekistan and work together on research, educational and career guidance projects,” Alevtina Chernikova.
One of the tools for cooperation could be MISIS University’s comprehensive career guidance programme. Operating across all regions of Russia as well as in neighbouring and other foreign countries, the programme helps school students explore modern engineering fields and make informed decisions about their future educational paths. More than 415,000 school students took part in the programme during the last academic year alone.
Samarkand State Medical University is the oldest medical university in Central Asia. It has more than 15,000 students and offers programmes in a range of fields, including biomedical engineering.
“Cooperation in biomedical engineering is particularly important to us. This is a new field for our university, and we are keen to learn from MISIS University’s experience. Today, we became acquainted with the developments of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and have already discussed opportunities for specialist exchanges and joint work. I am confident that we have all the necessary conditions to develop educational and research cooperation and implement joint projects,” Jasur Rizaev.
The signing of the memorandum supports MISIS University’s objectives under the Priority 2030 programme, including increasing its technological leadership index and developing international academic mobility for students and academic staff to enhance professional skills, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and introduce best practices in education and research.
