The Ramsuran Lab, is led by Prof. Veron Ramsuran, Our lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of how human genetic and epigenetic variation influences health and disease. Prof. Ramsuran has established an internationally recognised research programme focused on uncovering the molecular mechanisms that drive infectious and complex diseases.

Our research integrates human genetics, genomics, epigenetics, immunology and bioinformatics to investigate how host genetic factors influence susceptibility to disease, disease progression, and treatment outcomes. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding host-pathogen interactions in diseases of significant public health importance, including HIV, tuberculosis, COVID-19, autoimmune disorders, metabolic diseases and cancer. Using cutting-edge technologies — next-generation sequencing, long-read sequencing, genome-wide association studies, transcriptomics, epigenetic profiling and advanced computational analysis — the lab seeks to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets that contribute to precision medicine and improved healthcare outcomes, particularly within African populations.

We are committed to addressing the underrepresentation of African genomic data in global research, building a deeper understanding of genetic diversity across Africa, and training the next generation of scientists in genomics, genetics and translational biomedical research.