Research at BHU
At Bishkek Health University, research is core to our mission. Our faculty and students work at the intersection of clinical practice, epidemiology and health systems science to generate knowledge that improves lives across Central Asia and beyond.
Research at Bishkek Health University is driven by a commitment to address real health challenges facing Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Our faculty, doctoral students and international partners collaborate on projects that span basic science, clinical investigation and population-level health inquiry.
We are proud to produce graduates who are not just skilled practitioners, but critical thinkers and evidence generators who will shape the future of healthcare in the region.
Areas of Research
Our faculty lead rigorous inquiry across six primary health science disciplines.
Infectious Disease & Epidemiology
Investigating endemic and emerging pathogens in Central Asia, focusing on transmission pathways, antimicrobial resistance and vaccine efficacy in low-resource settings.
Clinical Pharmacology
Evaluating drug safety and efficacy with a focus on traditionally used herbal medicines of Kyrgyzstan and their integration with modern pharmacotherapy.
Public Health & Prevention
Population-level studies on non-communicable disease burden, maternal and child health outcomes, and evidence-based prevention program design.
Nursing Science
Evidence-based practice in patient-centered care, workforce models for rural nursing and simulation-based competency assessment.
Health Professions Education
Developing innovative pedagogies including simulation, virtual patients and competency-based assessment for healthcare training programs.
Global Health & Development
Collaborative research aligned with WHO and UN Sustainable Development Goals to improve health equity across the Central Asian region.
Research Centers & Institutes
Center for Infectious Disease Research
Lead Researcher: Prof. Dr. Bakyt Osmonov
Zoonotic diseases, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance
Institute for Public Health Studies
Lead Researcher: Prof. Dr. Aizat Bekova
Epidemiology, maternal health, health policy analysis
Clinical Simulation Research Lab
Lead Researcher: Assoc. Prof. Nurlan Sydykov
Simulation-based learning, patient safety, competency assessment
Global Health Collaboration Unit
Lead Researcher: Dr. Gulnara Isakova
WHO partnership programs, SDG health targets, regional cooperation
Academic Publications
BHU Journal of Medical Education
ISSN 2957-4412
A peer-reviewed, open-access publication featuring original research articles, systematic reviews and case studies in health sciences education.
Browse IssuesConference Proceedings Compendium
Annual
Collected papers and abstracts from BHU's annual international health sciences symposia, available in print and digital format.
Browse IssuesBHU Student Research Bulletin
Biannual
A platform dedicated to undergraduate and graduate student research, mentored by faculty and reviewed by an editorial board of senior scholars.
Browse IssuesUpcoming Conferences & Symposia
International Conference on Infectious Diseases in Central Asia
BHU Main Campus, Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan Public Health Forum
Online + Bishkek Hybrid
BHU Student Research Olympiad
BHU Main Campus
Student Research
Undergraduate and graduate students at BHU are encouraged to engage in research from their first year. Under faculty mentorship, students have published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences and won national research competitions.
Interested in student research opportunities?
Contact the Research Office to learn about faculty-mentored projects, grant opportunities and the annual BHU Student Research Olympiad.
Contact the Research OfficeCollaborate With BHU Researchers
We welcome partnerships with hospitals, government agencies, NGOs and universities seeking to advance health knowledge in Central Asia and beyond.
Contact Our Research Office