Dr. Lina Zaripova, MD, PhD, is a distinguished Rheumatologist and the Head of the Department of Scientific and Innovation Management at the National Scientific Medical Center in Astana, Kazakhstan. She specializes in rheumatology, genetics, and stem cell transplantation, with expertise in clinical trials and cohort studies. Dr. Zaripova earned her PhD in the UK, focusing on mesenchymal stem cells in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She leads groundbreaking scientific projects exploring genetic mutations, autoantibodies, and blood cytokines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis in Kazakhstan. Dr. Zaripova is deeply committed to advancing rheumatology through innovative research and evidence-based practice.