KBSU Scientists Present Research on the Molecular Basis of Diabetes at the Major «Genetics-2026» Conference in Moscow
Researchers from the Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Kabardino-Balkarian State University (KBSU) participated in the «Genetics-2026» scientific and practical conference. Held in Moscow from November 1 to 3, the event brought together leading experts in the fields of molecular biology, medicine, and biotechnology. The forum was organized by the Vavilov Institute of General Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) in partnership with the Association of Hematologists, Oncologists, and Transplantologists.
KBSU was represented at the forum by young scientists from the Department of Biology, Geoecology, and Molecular-Genetic Foundations of Living Systems—Dinara Kalyakova and Oksana Tengizova. The researchers presented a poster titled «Molecular Basis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Genes, Epigenetics, and Triggers.» Their work addresses critical issues in modern endocrinology, shedding light on the complex interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental factors in the development of autoimmune processes.
The conference served as a platform for the exchange of ideas among Russian and international specialists. The scientific program covered virtually all contemporary areas of genetics—ranging from population genetics and ancient DNA to genomic medicine, bioinformatics, and gene therapy for hereditary diseases. Thematic sessions focused specifically on neurodegenerative disorders, molecular-genetic oncology, pharmacogenomics, and the genetics of aging. For instance, the session dedicated to neurodegeneration covered the mechanisms of neuroinflammation and the search for approaches to the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, while the “Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics” track focused on the shift from studying individual genomes to conducting pangenomic research on agricultural crops.
The participation of young scientists from KBSU in the “Genetics 2026” conference provided an opportunity to present their research findings to the broader scientific community, establish professional connections, and exchange experience with colleagues from leading research centers.