From October 22 to 24, 2026, the International Nuclear Sciences and Technologies Conference (INSTEC 2026) was held in Kusadasi, Türkiye.
A. E. Kunduzbayeva, Head of the Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Research of the Radiological and Chemical Research Department participated in the conference and presented a paper entitled “Forms of Occurrence of Artificial Radionuclides in the Soils of the Steppe Zone of the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The study was carried out within the framework of the grant-funded project of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AP26194435, “Assessment of Background Levels and Migration Capacity of Artificial and Natural Radionuclides in the Soil and Vegetation Cover of the Steppe Natural Zone of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”
The conference brought together scientists and specialists from various countries around the world. The program covered current issues in nuclear energy, nuclear physics and technologies, nuclear medicine, radiation safety and protection, radiobiology, radioecology, nanotechnology, and other related fields.
With a history spanning 44 years, the International INSTEC Conference serves as a platform for exchanging scientific and technological knowledge, discussing research findings, and fostering collaboration between universities and research institutions. Participation in the conference contributes to strengthening professional ties and laying the groundwork for future joint research.


