On June 16, 2025, the School of Pharmacy at Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University hosted a scientific and educational seminar titled: “Phytoniring – Evidence-Based Phytomedicine in the Context of Antibiotic Resistance and the Human Microbiome.”
The seminar was organized with the support of Bionorica – a German leader in the field of phytopharmaceuticals, specializing in the development and production of herbal medicinal products with scientifically proven efficacy. The company’s products are trusted by doctors, pharmacists, and patients in more than 40 countries around the world. The head of the company, Professor Michael A. Popp, represents the third generation of the Popp family, which has devoted itself to the research, development, and production of high-quality herbal medicines. Phytoneering is a philosophy of harnessing nature’s botanical treasures, transforming them into modern phytopharmaceuticals through advanced technologies.
Moderator:
Dr. Zuriadda B. Sakipova, Professor, Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
Speaker:
Dr. Harel Seidenwerg (Hamburg, Germany) — Consultant at Bionorica SE, an international expert in evidence-based phytotherapy, the microbiome, and antibiotic resistance.
During the seminar, Dr. Seidenwerg presented the concept of Phytoniring — an innovative scientific approach that combines standardized production of plant-based medicines, clinical evidence, and advanced analytical technologies. Special emphasis was placed on research concerning the effectiveness of Sinupret® (BNO 1016) and Canephron® N (BNO 1045), which have shown comparable efficacy to antibiotics in the treatment of uncomplicated infections.
Key Topics Covered:
• Global challenges of antibiotic resistance;
• The microbiome as the “second genome” and its role in medicine;
• Scientific and technological foundations of Phytoniring;
• Clinical research on Sinupret® and Canephron®;
• Prospects for integrating phytomedicine into clinical practice.
Relevance of the Topic:
• Over 25,000 deaths annually in the EU are linked to antimicrobial resistance;
• Up to 60% of antibiotics are prescribed inappropriately (according to German data);
• By 2050, up to 10 million deaths annually from resistant infections are projected.
The seminar was attended by doctoral, master’s, and graduating students, who demonstrated keen interest in the topic. Participants asked insightful questions and received comprehensive answers from the international expert.
At the end of the event, all participants received personalized certificates.
The seminar took place at the Phytotheque Training Center (Tole Bi St. 88, 2nd floor) and served as an important platform for scientific knowledge exchange and strengthening academic collaboration.
