Within the framework of the strategic partnership between the University of Poitiers (France) and Karaganda State Medical University (Kazakhstan) Staff of the Biology Department - Babenko Dmitriy Borisovich, Sorokina Marina Anatolyevna, Kolesnikova Yevgeniya Alexandrovna, Kelmyalene Assel Askarovna and Okassov Didar Bekezhanovich - completed scientific training on molecular biology and bioinformatics methods from October 21 to October 30, 2017. The practical part of the training was held of the basis of educational and scientific-research department of "Basic and Applied Sciences" at the University of Poitiers which was conducted by Professor Paule Séité and Brigitte Vannier. The main objective of the laboratory research was to develop skills in the Taq polymerase extraction from recombinant E.coli strains, carrying the pAKTaq plasmid (addgene, France). The evaluation of the extracted enzyme was carried out by polymerase chain reaction.

During the internship there was held meetings with professors Christophe Burucoa from the Microbiological Laboratory at the University Hospital, Pierre-Yves Louis from the Laboratory of mathematics and programming of the University of Poitiers, Jérôme Guillard from the Institute of Chemistry, materials and natural resources of Poitiers. Our colleagues visited Platform of Visualization «ImageUp» Poitiers University and attended lectures research engineer Adriana Delwail on modern capabilities of flow cytometry and Emile Béré on the use of electron microscopy in scientific research. Also, an excursion was made to the modern laboratory complex, where the vivarium is located and animal studies are conducted.

In addition to the practical skills and obtained theoretical knowledge, scientific contacts were established with colleagues from the University of Poitiers.

Employees of the Department of Biology thank the administration of the Karaganda State Medical University and the Department of International Cooperation and the Bologna Process for the opportunity to participate in internships, scientific-technical cooperation attache of France Embassy in Kazakhstan Alexandra Thircuir Mens for assistance in strengthening and expanding scientific cooperation between France and Kazakhstan and professors of the University of Poitiers Paule Séité and Brigitte Vannier for scientific cooperation, organizing meetings, conducting training session and creating an inviting atmosphere.