The research work of the department can be judged by the presence of scientific schools, the number of doctoral and master’s theses, the number of inventions, the number of graduate students, doctors and candidates of science applicants.

Evsej Moiseevich Steblov – the first Head of the Department of Nervous Diseases since foundation, along with the administrative work was involved in scientific work and took direction on neuroinfections, so he founded his own school of  neurologists – scientists. Professor E.M. Steblov prepared 5 candidates of medical sciences. It should be noted that academic B.A. Atchabarov – MD, professor, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was the first graduate student of Professor E.M. Steblov.

In 1950-1970 there was held an active scientific work at the department. Along with the problem of neural infections in Kazakhstan, began to raise the question of cerebrovascular diseases. Under the guidance of Professor M.H. Farizova were prepared 1 doctoral and 7 candidate  thesis.

During the leadership of Professor S.K. Kayshibaev was developed Kazakhstan School of neurologists, and also was increased enormous scientific potential. Under S.K. Kayshibaev were made 52 candidate and 17 doctoral theses. Five of his students led by specialized departments in medical schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Over the years led by Professor B.A. Abeuov were made 1 doctoral and 10 candidate theses.

Under the leadership of Professor S.K. Kayshibaev Kazakhstan School of neurologists grew up, as well its enormous scientific potential. Under S.K Kayshibaev reserved 52 master’s and 17 doctoral theses. Five of his students were led by specialized departments in medical schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Over the years led by Professor B.A. Abeuov there were made1 doctoral and 10 candidate thesis. Under his leadership there grew 3 doctors of medical sciences and 12 candidates of medical sciences. It should be noted that in 2013 there were held the first defense of the thesis Erkebaeva S.K. for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), which supervisor was Professor E.S.Nurguzhaev.

The main directions of scientific activity are defined by the tasks from the strategy of the University. One of them is the work of the MoH on the anti-aging program in Kazakhstan. Under the guidance of Professor E.S. Nurguzhaev employees of the Department PhD R.T. Iliev, PhD D.A. Mitrokhin , MD A.S. Karimova made neurological aspect of scientific work “Development of a model of anti-aging active in ensuring longevity of the elderly.” During the conducted work Nurguzhaev E.S., R.T.Iliev, D.A. Mitrokhin , Karimova A.S. published articles that reflected the results of the research: “The use of clinical indicators of aging for the assessment of neurological health (screening) of the residents of Almaty and Almaty region”, “Evaluation of the factors influencing on the state of neurological health in elderly and senile”, “The use of clinical indicators of aging for the assessment of neurological health (screening ) in  citizens of Almaty.”

Associate Professor Mukhambetova G.A within the framework of the research work in conjunction with the clinical base of hospital “Aksai” in project “Identification , early diagnosis of Pompe patients in the Republic of Kazakhstan ” held a seminar , workshop, published articles and made a presentation at the scientific-practical conference “Кайшибаевские чтения”.