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How do you land internships at top U.S. institutions while still in high school — and turn that into an Ivy League acceptance? Join our webinar with Alim Oraz, admitted to Cornell University as a prospective healthcare major. Before university, he interned…

Open Call: Head of SMM at GYQS 🚀 Want to be part of a growing quantum community in Central Asia? Do you have skills in editing and creating engaging content? We’re looking for a motivated Head of SMM to join our team! If you’re interested, message us on Telegram: @ilshatrozy — we’d love to hear from you and will get back to you shortly.

How do you land internships at top U.S. institutions while still in high school — and turn that into an Ivy League acceptance? Join our webinar with Alim Oraz, admitted to Cornell University as a prospective healthcare major. Before university, he interned at: • Cornell Sustainability Consultants • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center In this session, he’ll share how he secured internships, built a strong pre-med profile, and approached his Ivy League application. 📅 March 1 ⏰ 9:00 PM (GMT+5) Don’t miss it.

Almaty Research club is opening 6th cohort! We are proud to announce the opening of the next cohort of our Research club that has already reached out to more than 120 students, who wanted to start their journey in researches. During our club, you will: - Learn the basics of writing research papers - Attend lectures, where you can communicate with your mentors and peers - Complete a research proposal, which you then use to find a university/program to finish your paper Cohort starting date: January 13th Format: Offline  Location: American Corner Almaty, Nazarbayev Ave. 43 Submit your application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnM1ZK0pzuyXwgivTvfakO8qEuXn7lrWOVPFlQ-Jc-KUHlfQ/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkOncLtNHfHYJewqiDE7-zqmgBP3ihYQQmEAPZ6AM84fo_sVGknUtIpP8Y8U_aem_ezAXa4wJ8zCYPJ-e8KV24w Good luck! We are excited to see you in January!

|KAZ| 🔥 2026 жылғы Молекулалық және теориялық биология мектебіне қатысуға арналған оқушылар байқауы! Бұл – АҚШ, Польша, Испания және басқа да елдердің жетекші ғалымдары басқаратын нақты ғылыми жобалармен заманауи зертханаларда жұмыс істеуге берілетін бірегей мүмкіндік. Мектеп офлайн форматта Түркияның Ыстамбұл қаласындағы Сабанджы университетінде 2026 жылдың 30 шілдесі мен 15 тамызы аралығында өтеді, жұмыс тілдері – орыс және ағылшын. Байқауға 9–11 сынып оқушылары, сондай-ақ әлі ЖОО-ға түспеген мектеп түлектері қатыса алады; қатысушылар әлемнің кез келген елінен қабылданады. Мектепке тек биологияға қызығушылар ғана емес, математика, химия, бағдарламалау және физикаға қызығып, білімін биологиялық міндеттерді шешуде қолданғысы келетін оқушылар да қатыса алады. Қатысу толықтай тегін: ұйымдастырушылар тұруды, тамақтануды, сақтандыруды және зертханаларда жұмыс істеуге қажетті барлық материалдарды қамтамасыз етеді, ал кейбір қатысушыларға жолақысына қаржылай қолдау көрсетілуі мүмкін. Өтінім қабылдаудың соңғы мерзімі — 2026 жылдың 15 қаңтары (қоса алғанда). Толығырақ: https://molbioschool.org/ru/participants/admission/ |RUS| 🔥 Конкурс школьников на участие в Школе молекулярной и теоретической биологии — 2026! Это невероятная возможность поработать в современных лабораториях над реальными научными проектами под руководством ведущих ученых из США, Польши, Испании и других стран. Формат школы — очный, проводится в Университете Сабанджи в Стамбуле (Турция) с 30 июля по 15 августа 2026 года, рабочие языки — русский и английский. Участвовать могут старшеклассники 9–11 классов, а также выпускники, ещё не поступившие в вуз; принимаются заявки от школьников из любой страны, при этом в школе могут участвовать не только биологи, но и ребята, интересующиеся математикой, химией, программированием и физикой. Участие полностью бесплатное: организаторы покрывают проживание, питание, страхование и все лабораторные материалы, а некоторым участникам могут предоставить финансовую помощь на проезд. Дедлайн подачи заявок — до 15 января 2026 года включительно. Подробнее: https://molbioschool.org/ru/participants/admission/

NOW WE CAN CURE IT! #18 Topic: Light-Activated Antibiotics 💊 🔦 What if antibiotics worked only when you turned on a light? Scientists are creating photo-activated drugs that stay “off” inside the body — and activate only when exposed to a specific light wavelength. How it works: 💊 The drug is inactive → 🔦 Doctors shine light on the infected area → 💥 Antibiotic switches “ON” and kills only the bacteria there. Why it’s cool: • Fewer side effects • No damage to healthy cells • Lower chance of antibiotic resistance 💡 Project idea: Make a demo using a light-sensitive gel (like photochromic powder) to show how “activation by light” works. 🔍 Want to learn more? Search: “Photopharmacology antibiotics – NIH” or “Light-triggered drug delivery – Nature”.

NOW WE CAN CURE IT! #17 Topic: Biodegradable Implants — Healing That Disappears 🦾 Imagine a bone screw that heals your fracture… and then dissolves inside your body once it’s done. No second surgery. No scars. Just healing. Biodegradable implants are made from safe materials like magnesium or silk protein that slowly break down as your body recovers — leaving nothing behind. 🤔 How it works: The implant supports your tissue → healing completes → enzymes dissolve it → your body absorbs the remains naturally. 🧬 Why it’s innovative: • No removal surgery • Lower infection risk • Less medical waste 💡 Project Idea: Create a model of a biodegradable implant for bones or organs. Try testing different materials (e.g., cornstarch, gelatin, bioplastics) to see which dissolves fastest in water — a fun school-friendly demo! 🕵️ Want to go deeper? Look up: “Magnesium-based biodegradable implants – ScienceDirect” or “Silk biomaterials in tissue engineering – NIH” #NowWeCanCureIt

🧬NOW WE CAN CURE IT! #16 Topic: Phage Therapy – The Comeback of the Virus Heroes You’ve probably heard of viruses as villains — but what if some could save lives instead of taking them? 🦠How it works: Each phage is like a smart missile programmed to find and destroy one type of bacteria — and only that bacteria. When antibiotics fail, scientists can match the right phage to the right infection, inject it into the patient, and watch the bacteria vanish. 💡Why it’s revolutionary: • Works even when antibiotics don’t • Leaves healthy cells untouched • Can be customized for each patient 🚀Project Idea: Design a concept for a “phage bank” — a digital and biological database where doctors can quickly find matching phages for resistant infections. Think about: • How would you store and identify them? • Could AI help predict which phage will work best? 🤔Want to go deeper? Check out: • Nature Reviews Microbiology – “Phage Therapy: Past, Present and Future” #NowWeCanCureIt #NGMTworld

✨ Balapan Hearts is a 4-day volunteer program by American Space Almaty and NextGen MedTech, where everyone can put a piece of their heart into doing good 💙 What awaits you: 1️⃣ An opportunity to volunteer at the “Domiki Project” Center with children fighting severe and incurable diseases 👧🏽🧒🏼 2️⃣ Training from experts on working with vulnerable children — learn how to support and help effectively 🧑‍🦼🦻 3️⃣ Networking and collaboration with like-minded peers, sharing ideas, and building a warm community 🙌🏻🙌🏽🙌🏿 4️⃣ Receive an internship certificate from NGMT and American Maker Space 🇺🇸 📅 Program Dates: • October 24 — Intro meeting & team-building • October 27 — Material preparation • October 28 — Expert sessions • October 29 — Visit to the “Domiki” palliative care center 📩 Application deadline: October 23 🔗 Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdQBxQaVWOw4zEI8Kb8x3i0ESMjVDYFt5zJ-8Yv24DVHoa9Q/viewform?usp=header ⚠️ Important: Spots are strictly limited to 10 participants!

National Chemical Battles 2025! Организационный комитет рад объявить, что уже этой осенью National Chemical Battles возвращается, чтобы объединить юных химиков, исследователей и экспериментаторов со всех уголков Казахстана — в городе Алматы! В этом году NChB выходит на новый уровень: новые задания, обновлённый оргкомитет и атмосфера, в которой каждый участник сможет проявить себя как исследователь, аналитик и командный лидер. 📅 Когда? 1) Регистрация откроется 11 октября 2025 года на официальном сайте nchb.bc-pf.org 2) Отборочный этап пройдёт 24–26 октября в онлайн-формате 3) Финал состоится с 28 ноября по 1 декабря в Алматы — на базе Baiterek School of Science and Technology 🧪 Кто может участвовать? К участию приглашаются ученики 8 –12 классов, увлечённые химией и научным исследованием. Неважно, участвовали ли вы раньше в олимпиадах — NChB это возможность проявить свои знания, аналитическое мышление и научную смекалку в формате командных дебатов. 🔥 А что дальше? Совсем скоро мы расскажем о новых заданиях, формате и партнёрах турнира. Подписывайтесь на наши соцсети, чтобы быть в курсе всех новостей! Telegram / Instagram — @nchbkz Сайт — nchb.bc-pf.org

😮‍💨 How Does Asthma Form? by @ngmtworld Tight chest. Wheezing breath. Cough that won’t stop — yet between attacks, lungs can feel fine. That’s asthma — when airways become overly sensitive and inflamed. 🧠 What’s happening during asthma? • 🔥 Inflammation – Airways swell and produce extra mucus • 🌀 Muscle tightening – Muscles around the airways squeeze, making breathing harder • 🌪 Trigger response – Dust, pollen, cold air, or stress can set off sudden attacks 🔍 What can cause asthma? • Genetics – runs in families, especially with allergies • Environment – pollution, dust, and smoke raise risks • Allergies – immune system reacts too strongly • Respiratory infections – can damage or irritate the lungs • Stress – strong emotions sometimes trigger attacks 🚀 Cool MedTech Fact: Smart inhalers now track usage and remind patients when it’s time for a dose — helping prevent severe attacks. 🌸 Would you feel safer with a device that helps monitor your breathing in real time? #HowDoesItForm