Rakhimov R,, PhD, is a pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist of the highest category, currently serving as Head of the Scientific Department for the Study of Viral Intestinal Infections at the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Epidemiology, Microbiology, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (RSSPMCE\&MIPD) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He also works as a consultant in the department of acute diarrheal diseases and is actively involved in laboratory work on especially dangerous zoonotic viral infections.

Since April 2025, he has held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Tashkent State Medical University.

From 2020 to 2023, he coordinated a national clinical trial on the safety and efficacy of the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine ZF2001, in collaboration with Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical (China).

Dr. Rakhimov’s research interests include viral gastroenteritis, emerging and re-emerging infections, and the clinical management of infectious diseases. He has over 18 years of clinical and research experience and is the author and co-author of more than 130 scientific publications.

He regularly participates in regional and international scientific forums and has completed advanced training through platforms such as OpenWHO, Clarivate, and KOICA. He also provides mentoring and guidance in scientific research, conducts training programs, and engages in multidisciplinary and international collaborations in the field of infectious diseases.

Male

01-06-1982

Uzbekistan

Tashkent city

Uzbekistan

Executive (Director/Head of Department)

Accredited medical specialist

Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health

«Virology», «Molecular Epidemiology», «Vaccine Research».

Senior Researcher at the Research Institute of Virology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Research interests include molecular epidemiology of respiratory and enteric viruses (rotavirus, norovirus, influenza, SARS-CoV-2), vaccine development, and antimicrobial resistance. Author of more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and participant in international collaborative studies.

Research Institute of Virology, Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Epidemiology, Microbiology, Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Professor E.I. Musabayev, MD, PhD, Director of the Research Institute, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Tashkent city

Uzbekistan

www.riv.uz

Senior Researcher & Head of Viral Gastrointestinal Infections Department, Infectious Diseases Physician

Assistant, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University

PhD in Infectious Diseases, Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan (May 2020); Ultrasound Diagnostics Specialist, Tashkent Institute of Advanced Medical Studies, Uzbekistan (Feb–Jun 2017); Specialist in Infectious Diseases, Research Institute of Virology, Ministry of Health, Uzbekistan (Sep 2006–Oct 2008); MD in Pediatrics, Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, Russia (Sep 2004–Jun 2006)

Uzbek

Good

Russian

Good

English

Good

Knowledge of modern methods for treating infectious diseases

Experience in leading a scientific department

Design and conduct of scientific research

Analysis and interpretation of research results

Conducting educational programs, training sessions, and seminars

Project management skills

Collaboration with international scientific communities

Author and co-author of over 130 scientific papers and publications

MS Office, IRTON, Viedoc, ChatGPT, and other relevant software.

Training position, Research position, Clinical position, ESCMID observership

InfectiousDiseases, Epidemiology, Public Health

Remote work / Telework

Research Scientist

Temporary/contract/project, Short visit, Placement student

Full-time

19

Uzbekistan or Remote / International collaborations

Researcher in Infectious Diseases and Virology