Marina Khvan

Marina Khvan serves as an Instructor in the Department of Medicine at Nazarbayev University's School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology with clinical expertise spanning pediatric and adult kidney disorders, dialysis modalities, and transplantation.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Doctor of Medicine, Kazakh National Medical University (1999-2006)

Dr. Khvan's research program centers on acute/chronic kidney disease pathophysiology, dialysis optimization, and transplantation outcomes, with distinctive contributions to establishing pediatric peritoneal dialysis in Kazakhstan. Her clinical fellowships at San Bortolo Hospital (Italy), Kyungpook National University (South Korea), and Seoul St. Maries' Hospital (2013) established her expertise in interventional nephrology and peritoneal dialysis implementation.

Analysis of her publication record reveals persistent focus on Kazakhstani renal epidemiology through national registry studies, with recent emphasis on pediatric sepsis biomarkers and late-stage chronic kidney disease outcomes using mass spectrometry techniques.

Professional affiliations demonstrate international engagement:

• Kazakh Nephrology Association
• European Renal Association
• International Society of Nephrology
• International Pediatric Nephrology Association

Current research leadership includes a 2025-2027 project identifying pediatric sepsis protein biomarkers through High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Kazakhstan's medical research ecosystem.