Denis Bulanin

Denis Bulanin is an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, specializing in Biomedical Sciences. He actively teaches courses across MD, Nursing Bachelors, and MMM programs.

• Human Genetics (MD program)
• Introduction to Human Genetics (Nursing Bachelors)
• Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease (MMM program)
• Developmental Biology (MMM program)
• Research Methods in Molecular Medicine (MMM program)

His research focuses on Cancer Stem Cell Biology and CCR5 Receptor Blockade, with emphasis on targeted therapies and molecular mechanisms. Key projects include:

• 2025-2027: CCL5-based inhibitors for prostate cancer progression (PI)
• 2024-2026: Rectal drug delivery system for CRC therapy (Co-PI)
• 2022-2024: Evaluation of CCR5 inhibitors in breast cancer (PI)
• 2021-2023: CCR5 blockade and CCL5 engineering (Co-PI)

Publications span colorectal cancer stem cells (2015, 2019), oxidative stress in aging (2020), and in vitro drug screening (2023). Collaborations include institutions in Kazakhstan, Italy, and the US, with grant funding from Kazakh government programs.