My name is Aikyn Kali. I am currently a senior researcher in the Laboratory of Immunology and Immunobiotechnology at the Aitkhozhin Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan. I earned my Diploma in Biotechnology from al-Farabi Kazakh National University and subsequently completed my master’s degree at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. My master’s thesis focused on the clinical significance of GSK3α in various human cancers. Over the past decade, I have contributed to several research projects in the fields of cancer stem cell biology and immunology. Throughout this time, I have gained a broad range of research experience and expertise, spanning cellular biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Since my master’s studies, I have maintained a strong interest in understanding one of the most fundamental biological processes—inflammation, particularly its roles in both maintaining homeostasis and contributing to disease pathogenesis. My current research/project focuses on investigating the roles of protein kinases in regulating the suppressive phenotype of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs).