On 10 November 2026, medical residents at Sharmanov National Medical University met with a delegation from Erasmus MC, a university medical center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The lecture was delivered by Maikel Peppelenbosch, Professor of Experimental Gastroenterology and Head of the Laboratory in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Erasmus MC. His research focuses on the gut microbiome, inflammatory bowel disease, and the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of tumors in the digestive system. In his lecture, Professor Peppelenbosch discussed current research in medicine and immunology.

Participants also discussed opportunities to pursue master’s and PhD degrees, undertake international research placements, and take part in joint research projects.