SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Scientific Paper Writing Masterclass with
Professor Xiao-Nong Zhou
Professor Xiao-Nong Zhou
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Часов
Минут
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As part of the pre-conference workshop of the International Conference “Rational Use of Antimicrobials to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach,” a hands-on masterclass on preparing scientific publications will be held on November 18, 2026, at the School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana.
The online masterclass will be led by Professor Xiao-Nong Zhou, Chief Expert at China CDC and Vice Dean of the School of Global Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
The main part of the session will be dedicated to a practical review of participants' actual manuscripts. Professor Zhou will review the submitted materials in advance and analyze the most illustrative examples during the masterclass.
To participate, applicants must submit in advance:
• A manuscript or a well-developed draft paper;
• A one-page graphical abstract clearly illustrating the main concept of the study.
Materials may be submitted in English or Russian. English is preferred; if necessary, AI-assisted translation is acceptable.
Authors of selected papers must be prepared to attend the practical session in person on November 18, 2026, at Nazarbayev University (Astana) and discuss their research with Professor Zhou in person. Travel and accommodation expenses for selected participants will be covered.
Deadline for manuscript and graphical abstract submission: October 20, 2026
Notification of selected participants: October 30, 2026
The number of manuscripts that can be reviewed in detail during the masterclass is limited, so early submission is encouraged.
Participation in the masterclass is considered separately from the abstract selection for the main conference, which will take place on November 19–20, 2026.
The online masterclass will be led by Professor Xiao-Nong Zhou, Chief Expert at China CDC and Vice Dean of the School of Global Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
The main part of the session will be dedicated to a practical review of participants' actual manuscripts. Professor Zhou will review the submitted materials in advance and analyze the most illustrative examples during the masterclass.
To participate, applicants must submit in advance:
• A manuscript or a well-developed draft paper;
• A one-page graphical abstract clearly illustrating the main concept of the study.
Materials may be submitted in English or Russian. English is preferred; if necessary, AI-assisted translation is acceptable.
Authors of selected papers must be prepared to attend the practical session in person on November 18, 2026, at Nazarbayev University (Astana) and discuss their research with Professor Zhou in person. Travel and accommodation expenses for selected participants will be covered.
Deadline for manuscript and graphical abstract submission: October 20, 2026
Notification of selected participants: October 30, 2026
The number of manuscripts that can be reviewed in detail during the masterclass is limited, so early submission is encouraged.
Participation in the masterclass is considered separately from the abstract selection for the main conference, which will take place on November 19–20, 2026.
Special attention will be given to:
- Scientific logic
and structure of the paper - Novelty and core
scientific message - Presentation of results
and their discussion - International relevance
of the study - Reflecting the interplay between human, animal, plant, and environmental health
within the One Health approach - Preparing manuscripts
for international peer
review and publication
Register for the workshop
Register for the workshop
Prof. Susanne Kae, PhD
Susanne Kaae is a trained pharmacist, Professor in Social Pharmacy and Head of the WHO Collaboration Center for Research and Training in the Patient Perspective on Medicines Use. Her area covers qualitative methods to improve patient outcomes of medicines. One line of work is research activities to support reduction of AMR in eastern Europe and central Asia, through development of
- a research protocol to explore daily behaviors of antibiotic use among general practitioners, pharmacists and patients, which have been used in 13 European countries; and
- a novel survey instrument for measuring the type and extent of activities to enforce the prohibition on antibiotics being sold without prescription.
Prof. Sonja Löfmark, PhD
PhD microbiologist/analyst at the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control, the Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden. Focus of work include international collaboration projects and networks, and contributing to strengthening countries in their national and local work on AMR, including promoting data driven decisions and actions. Director of the WHO Collaborating Center for AMR Containment. The centre also provide support to WHO in the implementation of the Global Action Plan and the European Roadmap on AMR.
Prof. Stephan Stenmark, MD, PhD
MD,PhD, Specialist in infectious diseases. Active in Strama, the Swedish work against AMR, on local, regional and national level for more than 20 years. Chair of national Strama 2015-2020. Senior consultant at the Unit for Antibiotics and Infection Control, and Deputy State Epidemiologist at the Public Health Agency of Sweden, Solna, Sweden. Responsibilities include work against AMR and strengthening IPC in Sweden and in other countries through international collaboration projects and networks.
Prof. Hakan Erdem, MD
Professor Hakan Erdem is a specialist in Infectious Diseases for three
decades of clinical, academic, and research experience. He graduated from GATA
Medical Faculty in 1993 and began his medical career as a general practitioner
before commencing fellowship training in Infectious Diseases and Clinical
Microbiology in 1996. He completed his fellowship at GATA Haydarpaşa Training
Hospital, Istanbul, in 2000.
Professor Erdem was appointed Assistant Professor in 2003, promoted to
Associate Professor in 2006, and became Full Professor in 2015. He is currently
based at the Health Sciences University, Gülhane School of Medicine, Ankara,
Türkiye.
His clinical and research interests include intensive care unit and community-
acquired infections, zoonotic diseases, and international multicenter clinical
research. He is the founder and lead coordinator of the Infectious Diseases
International Research Initiative (ID-IRI), a global collaborative clinical research
platform established in 2008, and is widely recognized for his contributions to
international infectious diseases research.
decades of clinical, academic, and research experience. He graduated from GATA
Medical Faculty in 1993 and began his medical career as a general practitioner
before commencing fellowship training in Infectious Diseases and Clinical
Microbiology in 1996. He completed his fellowship at GATA Haydarpaşa Training
Hospital, Istanbul, in 2000.
Professor Erdem was appointed Assistant Professor in 2003, promoted to
Associate Professor in 2006, and became Full Professor in 2015. He is currently
based at the Health Sciences University, Gülhane School of Medicine, Ankara,
Türkiye.
His clinical and research interests include intensive care unit and community-
acquired infections, zoonotic diseases, and international multicenter clinical
research. He is the founder and lead coordinator of the Infectious Diseases
International Research Initiative (ID-IRI), a global collaborative clinical research
platform established in 2008, and is widely recognized for his contributions to
international infectious diseases research.
Contacts
General inquiries
For further details, please contact:
Kairat Tabynov, One Health Veterinary Specialist, CAREC: kairat.tabynov@gmail.com
Oxana Kravtsova, One Health Project Coordinator, CAREC: okravtsova@carececo.org
Email: amr@nu.edu.kz
Media inquiries
Email: nusom.marketing@nusom.nu.edu.kz
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Contacts
General inquiries
For further details, please contact:
Kairat Tabynov, One Health Veterinary Specialist, CAREC: kairat.tabynov@gmail.com
Oxana Kravtsova, One Health Project Coordinator, CAREC: okravtsova@carececo.org
Email: amr@nu.edu.kz
Media inquiries
Email: nusom.marketing@nusom.nu.edu.kzNazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan