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University of KwaZulu-Natal · Genomics & Immunology
Decoding the genetics
Decoding the genetics
behind health in Africa
The Ramsuran Lab studies how human genetic and epigenetic variation shapes susceptibility, progression, and treatment response in HIV, TB and other infectious diseases.
Who we are
Led by Prof. Veron Ramsuran
The Ramsuran Lab integrates human genetics, genomics, epigenetics, immunology and bioinformatics to understand host genetic factors in HIV, TB, COVID-19, autoimmune and metabolic disease, and cancer.
Based within the Medical Microbiology Department at UKZN's Howard College Campus, the lab is closing the gap in African genomic data — and training the scientists who'll lead that work.
Meet Prof. Ramsuran
Research focus
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Where genetics meets infectious disease
01
HLA genetics
How HLA variation shapes immune recognition and controls HIV outcomes.
02
Host–pathogen genomics
Whole-genome sequencing and GWAS mapping host determinants of HIV and TB.
03
Epigenetics
Epigenetic regulation of immune gene expression in disease progression.
04
Precision medicine
Translating genetic discovery into diagnostics and personalised treatment.
05
Microbiome health
How microbial communities interact with host genetics and disease risk.
06
Population genomics
Building one of the richest African genetic datasets in the world.
90+
Peer-reviewed papers
Publications
Our people
A multidisciplinary team, mentored to lead
Postdoctoral fellow
Dr Anmol Gokul
Human genetics & epigenetics of infectious disease.
Master's Student
Tiyanna Naidoo
Immune-related gene expression and women's health.
PhD Student
Slindile Nkabinde
Molecular biology, human genetics and epigenetics in cancer and infectious disease.
Building Africa's next generation of genomic scientists
We're always keen to hear from curious, driven postdocs, PhD and Master's students, research assistants, and potential collaborators passionate about genetics, immunology and infectious disease. Enquire about joining the lab below.
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