Zhanar Kosherova

Presenter’s name

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Zhanar Kosherova

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Position

PhD student at Nazarbayev University School of Medicine

Place of work

Nazarbayev University

Presentation title

The Implementation of Antimicrobial Consumption Surveillance and Stewardship in Human Healthcare in Post-Soviet States: A Systematic Review

Brief bio

Zhanar holds a Master of Public Health degree from Nazarbayev University School of Medicine (2016–2018) and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the same institution (2010–2015). She is now expanding her expertise as a PhD student in the Global Health program at Nazarbayev University, with a research focus on antibiotic consumption. 

From April 2021 to July 2023, Zhanar served as National Consultant on IPC and AMR at the WHO Country Office in Kazakhstan. In this role, she coordinated assessments, adapted WHO tools for local use, and participated in training and research at healthcare facilities. Her responsibilities also included reviewing institutional documents, organizing webinars, and advocacy at the national level.  Previously, Zhanar contributed as a volunteer with the Regional Public Association Society of Infectious Diseases Physicians, helping with translation and research summaries (2017–2021). She was also an Expert in the Department of Science and Human Resources at the Ministry of Healthcare, where she participated in the modernisation of medical and nursing education (2015–2016).