The geneticist Maxet Zhbagin became the first winner of the USERN Prize of Kazakhstan.
Maksat Jabgin. PhD, professor, leading Kazakh scientist, head of the Human Genetics Laboratory at the National Center for Biotechnology. His research focuses on genetic diversity and the history of population formation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The scientist studies paternal genetic lines and ancient DNA, compares genetic data with historical genealogies - shezhire.
USERN (Universal Network for Education and Scientific Research) is an international network that brings together researchers from different countries. Its advisory board includes more than 600 leading scientists, including Nobel and Abel laureates.