The scientific activity of KSMU is implemented on the basis of theoretical and clinical departments and specialized scientific departments of the university.

In 2021, 1 project is being implemented within the framework of the state task for the section "Science" for 2021-2023.

The created laboratory of integrative epidemiology on the basis of the Kazan State Medical University will be a great contribution not only to science and education, but also to the practical healthcare of the Russian Federation. Similar laboratory centers are organized in the UK, EU countries, USA and Canada (University of Bristol, Cambridge University, 0xford University, Johns Hopkins University, McGill University etc). The work of this laboratory will expand international cooperation with the world's leading universities; the possibility of combining genetics, statistics, data science; determination of genetic variants associated with the development of the disease (GWAS).

The project "Cell-mediated gene therapy in combination with electrostimulation for spinal cord injury" led by the head of the Department of Histology of KSMU Prof. R.R. Islamov entered the 100 best inventions of Russia for the 1st half of 2021. In the project "Successful Patent" of the Rospatent competition to identify the most breakthrough inventions that have received an economic effect by the end of 2021, the patent holder of the Kazan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, and the author of the patent "Method of manufacturing a means for cell-mediated gene therapy and a means for cell-mediated gene therapy" (patent No. 2716013) Professor Islamov Rustem were awarded with diplomas of the winners of the finalists of the competition.

KSMU represents the leading scientific schools of Russia and the most relevant research studies. According to an independent rating agency "RateOR" in the field of education among all Russian universities’ scientific achievements rating only 3 of Universities of Kazan are in the top fifty and Kazan Medical University holds the second result after Kazan State University. Only five of the best medical universities of the country have been included in the rating, among them Kazan Medical University firmly holds the third place, after Moscow Medical Academy named after I.M. Sechenov and after Russian State Medical University!

Training of highly qualified specialists is conducted in 40 specialties in PhD-studentship and in 5 specialties of doctoral studies. The University has two doctoral Academic Councils in 7 specialties and is planning to establish a third Council in 2 more specialties.

In the University the centers of  science and innovation has been created. As a part, the Research and Education Center was established; "Molecular and Cellular Medicine" the innovative program of which received a Federal grant.

KSMU — is the only University in Russia which has a "Stem Cell Bank".

Every year the faculty members conduct innovative scientific research and receive large number of grants from the Russian Foundation of Fundamental Research and from the Russian Humanitarian Scientific Foundation, from various National and International organizations. Throughout the year, KSMU organizes and hosts dozens of international, national and regional conferences, summer schools for young researchers, fellows on the most relevant issues of contemporary science.

KSMU is the founder of two journals in which the Higher Attestation Commission recommends to publish the scientific research results. The vast majority of professors of KSMU are in the editorial boards of scientific and practical Russian and International journals.

Kazan (Russian: Каза́нь; Tatar Cyrillic: Казан, Latin:Qazan) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is a major industrial, commercial and cultural center and remains the most important cultural center of the Tatar culture. With a population of 1,143,535, it is the eighth most populous city in Russia. Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka Rivers in European Russia. Kazan is located 793 Km east of Moscow. Kazan is a place where the East meets West.

The origin of name Kazan is unclear. The literal translation of the word Qazan is «Boiler or Cauldron» . It is believed that the city of Kazan is named after this object and its geographical similarity with «Qazan-pan» ; namely the city is situated in U-shaped low land. The way from the capital of Russia, Moscow to Kazan takes 1 hour 20 minutes by plane and around 10 hours by train. People of different nationalities live in Kazan. Major religions in Kazan are Sunni Islam and Eastern Orthodoxy. You can hear speech of more than 100 different nationalities in Kazan. The official languages are Tatar and Russian.

Kazan was founded in 1005. Despite of such venerable age, the city is growing and dynamically developing in all aspects. Since April 2009, Kazan has been granted the legal right to brand itself as the third capital of Russia. In 2004, Kazan was named the best city of Russia and became the winner of Russian public award «Russian National Olympus». With a rich history and culture, it is a host to number of monuments. The Kazan Kremlin (citadel) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Major monuments in the Kremlin are the 5-domed 6-columned Annunciation Cathedral (1561-62) and the mysterious leaning Soyembika Tower, named after the last queen of Kazan and regarded as the city’s most conspicuous landmark. Other structures of interest are: the towers and walls erected in the 16th and 17th centuries but later reconstructed; the Qol-Sharif mosque, which is already rebuilt inside the citadel; remains of the Saviour Monastery with the Spasskaya Tower; and the Governor’s House (1843-53, now the Palace of the President of Tatarstan.

Kazan is a significant educational and cultural center of Russia.Kazan has traditionally been a university city and only Moscow and Saint Petersburg have more students. With 44 institutes of higher education, around 25 colleges including colleges for special training , 178 schools and over 50 schools for learning music, choreography, fine arts to name a few. Among them there is the Kazan Federal University founded in 1804 with the faculty composed of and including the world renowned scientist. Kazan offers education for every taste. There are lots of museums, libraries, concert halls, theaters in this city. Two renowned international festivals: the opera festival named after F.I. Shalyapin and the classical ballet festival named after R. Nuriev have been regularly held for a period of many years. 

In 2009, Kazan was chosen as «Sports Capital of Russia» and it is still referred to as such. Apart from being a home for Ice-Hockey Team «Ak Bars Kazan», it has a football team by the name of «Rubin Kazan». Few notable international events hosted by Kazan include — 2013 Summer Universiade, World Fencing Championships (2014), European Weightlifting Championships (2011 ), Bandy World Championship for men (2005 & 2011). Kazan is the host city for 2015 World Aquatics Championships, 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Kazan is a city of Peace and Calm. The people of Kazan are noted for their affability, hospitality and religious tolerance. The best example of this is a Mosque and a Church standing next to each other in the Kazan Kremlin. Another example is temple of all religions.Kazan is one of the largest industrial and financial centers of Russia, and a leading city of the Volga economic region in construction and accumulated investment. The main industries of the city are: mechanical engineering, chemical, petrochemical, light and food industries. An innovative economy is represented by the largest IT-park in Russia which is one of the largest of its kind among Eastern Europe science parks.

Kazan is connected by buses, railways, river port and an international airport. The public transport system is extensively developed and is used by large number of people for daily commuting. It consists of buses, trolleybuses, trams and metro(subways).

Kazan has a humid continental climate with long cold winters and warm, often hot dry summers. The warmest month is July with daily mean temperature near 20.2 °C (68.4 °F), and the coldest month is January, with a daily mean of −10.4 °C (13.3 °F).

There are 8 museums at KSMU:

1. Museum of History of KSMU
2. Museum of Human Anatomy Department
3. Museum of Pathology Department
4. Museum of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
5. Museum of Normal Physiology Department
6. Museum of Professor Liveriy Osipovich Darkshevich
7. Cabinet - museum of Professor A.V. Vishnevskiy
8. Cabinet - museum of Professor V.S. Gruzdev