Nobel Laureate Professor Edvard Moser Visits Central Asian University

As part of the “Medicine of the Future 2025” International Medical Olympiad and the “The Health of the Nation 2025” conference held in Tashkent, Central Asian University (CAU) hosted one of the leading scientists of our time — Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, Professor Edvard Moser, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU, Trondheim).

Professor Moser delivered a keynote lecture titled “Space, Time and Memory: How Does the Brain Work?”, presenting the latest scientific insights into how the brain forms perceptions of space, time, and memory. He emphasized that understanding these processes is crucial for medicine, as damage to these brain regions is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. Studying these structures opens new avenues for early diagnosis and prevention of neurodegenerative disorders.

During his visit, Professor Moser toured Central Asian University, exploring the campus, educational laboratories, and the modern simulation center, where students practice clinical skills in conditions closely approximating real-life medical scenarios. He also engaged with students and faculty, discussing current directions in neuroscience and medical education.

The professor highlighted the university’s advanced facilities, modern approach to teaching, and its commitment to fostering an innovative educational environment.
“I am impressed by the scale of Central Asian University and the way it combines technology, modern infrastructure, and students’ genuine passion for science. This is a place where a new generation of doctors and researchers is being shaped — ready to transform the medicine of the future,” - Professor Moser said.

Central Asian University Rector Kamran Gulamov emphasized that Professor Moser’s visit was a landmark event for the university and the academic community in the region:

“We are proud that Professor Moser visited CAU and highly appreciated our work. His attention to the university confirms that we are moving in the right direction, creating an international platform for scientific exchange and training the next generation of medical professionals.”

Professor Moser’s visit, alongside the “Medicine of the Future 2025” and “The Health of the Nation 2025” events, marked an important step in strengthening international scientific collaboration and confirmed Central Asian University’s status as one of the most dynamically developing centers for medical education and innovation in the region. These events have elevated the university to a new level of academic and scientific development, opening broad opportunities for partnerships, knowledge exchange, and integration into the global educational space.