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Professional Information
Dr. Damira Kanayeva joined Nazarbayev University in 2011 and has since been actively involved in teaching, research, and service. At NU, she established a research direction in the field of biosensors and biodetection which has great potential in developing reliable, simple, and affordable tools for effective detection of biomolecules. As an advisor, she has guided undergraduate and graduate students pursuing their degrees in life sciences. Under her supervision, an undergraduate team of biology students received bronze (2014) and silver (2015) medals in a worldwide synthetic biology competition, iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine). Dr. Kanayeva has served as the PI of a state target program and internal and external grants. She is also a member of professional societies such as the American Society for Microbiology and honorary organizations like Phi Kappa Phi (USA). Her primary focus during her Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology at the University of Arkansas (USA) was biosensors. Dr. Kanayeva is an associate professor in the Department of Biology, School of Sciences and Humanities at Nazarbayev University.
Professional Information
Distinguished Researcher in Natural Sciences, 2021 – Honorary Award from the Ministry of Education and Science, Kazakhstan.
Teaching
Undergraduate courses
- BIOL 241 Special Topics in Synthetic Biology
- BIOL 305 Introduction to Microbiology
- BIOL 305L Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory
- BIOL 450 Food Microbiology
- BIOL 450L Food Microbiology Laboratory
- BIOL 492 Directed Study in Biology
Graduate courses
- BIOL 560/860 Molecular Biology of Prokaryotic Cells
- BIOL 600 Graduate Seminar Series
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Cell and Molecular Biology, Ph.D., Efficient Separation and Sensitive Detection of Listeria monocytogenes using Magnetic Nanoparticles, Microfluidics and Interdigitated Microelectrode Based Impedance Immunosensor, University of Arkansas
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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5hmC: Role of the repair of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine residues in occurrence of drug-tolerant persister cells in cancer
Matkarimov, B. (PI), Kanayeva, D. (Co-PI), Saparbaev, M. K. (Co-PI), Taipakova, S. (Co-PI), Baiken, Y. (Postdoctoral scholar (PhD degree holder)), Ramazanova, Z. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Ishchenko, A. A. (Other Faculty/Researcher)
1/1/25 → 12/31/27
Project: CRP
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Detection of monkeypox virus based on an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy biosensor
Kanayeva, D. (PI)
1/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: Government
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Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and SARS CoV-2 based on a multichannel impedance aptasensor
Kanayeva, D. (PI)
1/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: Government
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Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein Using An Electrochemical Impedance Sensor
Kanayeva, D. (PI) & Matkarimov, B. (Co-PI)
1/1/21 → 12/31/22
Project: FDCRGP
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АР08053347: Characterization and application of ssDNA aptamers for detection of carcinoembryonic antigen
Kanayeva, D. (PI), Yunussova, N. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Zhumabekova, Z. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Sypabekova, M. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Baiken, Y. (Other Faculty/Researcher), Soltabayeva, A. (Other Faculty/Researcher) & Shola David , M. (Master student/Bachelor degree holder)
1/1/20 → 12/31/22
Project: Government
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Stable conductive PANI-based hydrogels with antibacterial activity
Alipuly, M., Kanzhigitova, D., Bexeitova, A., Askar, P., Kanayeva, D., Adilov, S. & Nuraje, N., Feb 2025, In: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials. 8, 1, 56.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Aptamer-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance for Carcinoembryonic Antigen Detection
Zhumabekova, Z., Yunussova, N. & Kanayeva, D., 2024, 2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, (2024 ASABE Annual International Meeting).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Exploring monkeypox virus proteins and rapid detection techniques
Sagdat, K., Batyrkhan, A. & Kanayeva, D., May 28 2024, In: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access25 Citations (Scopus) -
Label-free optical fiber biosensor for the detection of CD44-expressing breast cancer cells
Nurlankyzy, M., Kantoreyeva, K., Myrkhiyeva, Z., Ashikbayeva, Z., Baiken, Y., Kanayeva, D., Tosi, D. & Bekmurzayeva, A., Jun 2024, In: Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research. 44, 100661.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Rapid detection of carcinoembryonic antigen by means of an electrochemical aptasensor
Yunussova, N., Tilegen, M., Pham, T. T. & Kanayeva, D., May 17 2024, In: iScience. 27, 5, 109637.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus)