Baimenov Bakhyt
Head of the Laboratory, PhD
H-index: Scopus — 2, WoS — 1
Genetics • PCR Diagnostics • Sequencing
Laboratory of Molecular Genetic Research
Molecular genetic research for agriculture, veterinary medicine, and food safety, including DNA identification of animals, genetic profiling, PCR-based diagnosis of infectious diseases, DNA sequencing, and detection of pathogenic microorganisms in food products.
The laboratory is accredited within the National Accreditation System of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with GOST ISO/IEC 17025:2019 and is included in the register of accredited laboratories of the Customs Union.
The activities are carried out under a laboratory diagnostic license issued by the Department of Healthcare of the Kostanay Region.
The high level of genetic research is confirmed by the laboratory’s participation in international ISAG proficiency testing, where maximum genotyping accuracy has been achieved.
The laboratory is equipped with real-time PCR systems, capillary electrophoresis systems, and DNA sequencing platforms for research conducted in accordance with international standards.
Paid laboratory services
The laboratory provides advanced molecular genetic testing for agriculture, veterinary medicine, and food safety.
Genetic identification of horses, cattle, and other research subjects.
Determination of animal parentage based on genetic markers.
Creation of genetic profiles of farm animals for breeding and registration purposes.
DNA identification of biological materials of animal origin.
Detection of infectious disease agents using molecular genetic methods.
Analysis of genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance in the tested samples.
Confirmation of PCR results and analysis of the genetic characteristics of the studied samples.
Monitoring the safety of food products and detecting pathogens in animal-derived materials.
5 Areas of activity
Key areas of laboratory activity
The laboratory integrates molecular diagnostics, food safety control, DNA sequencing, animal genetic identification, and parasitological research. Below are the key areas that define its scientific and applied profile.
The laboratory performs detection of infectious disease agents and genetic markers using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), including real-time PCR. It carries out identification of pathogenic microorganisms, detection of genes associated with antibiotic resistance, virulence, and toxigenicity, as well as comparison of phenotypic and genotypic data.
A comprehensive assessment of the quality and safety of animal-derived products, including milk, meat, semi-finished products, and other materials. The laboratory performs detection of pathogenic microorganisms, assessment of toxigenicity, including staphylococcal enterotoxins, and microbiological monitoring in accordance with the requirements of the EAEU technical regulations.
DNA sequencing is performed using the Sanger method to confirm PCR results and analyze the genetic characteristics of microorganisms. The laboratory also implements whole-genome sequencing methods for in-depth study of genetic structure and antimicrobial resistance.
Genetic identification of farm animals and parentage testing (paternity and maternity) are performed using STR markers. The laboratory demonstrates high genotyping accuracy and participates in international ISAG proficiency testing.
Diagnosis of parasitic diseases, including sarcocystosis, is performed. The studies are aimed at detecting parasites in biological materials and animal-derived products to ensure veterinary and sanitary safety and to prevent risks within the food chain.
Expert diagnostic context
Target microorganisms and genetic markers
Within the framework of molecular genetic diagnostics, the laboratory performs identification of pathogenic microorganisms, as well as detection of genes responsible for antibiotic resistance, virulence, and toxigenicity.
Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and other microorganisms relevant to veterinary diagnostics and food safety control.
blaZ, mecA, tetK, tetM, msrA, aac(6′)-aph(2″), aph(3′), dfrG — molecular markers of resistance to antibacterial agents
sea, seb, sec, sed, see, seg, sei — genetic markers used to assess the potential pathogenicity and toxigenicity of the studied strains.
Monitoring of food safety
Monitoring of antibiotic resistance
Enhancing the effectiveness of veterinary control
Genetic support for animal husbandry
Scientific support for the agricultural sector
Laboratory team
Scientific leadership and laboratory staff
Head and staff of the Molecular Genetics Research Laboratory
Laboratory equipment
Infrastructure and molecular genetic equipment
The laboratory is equipped with modern, high-tech, expert-level instrumentation enabling a wide range of high-precision studies in molecular genetic diagnostics, food safety control, genetic identification of animals, DNA sequencing, and analysis of biological samples in accordance with international standards.