15 minutes: KRISP Work at a Glance

In this new section of the krisp.org.za website, the idea is that anyone with 15 minutes to spare can learn about our work and its application in everyday life.

Breaking Barriers, Building Knowledge: Women at CERI

- 2025-08-08

CERI celebrates Women’s Day 2025 by highlighting the impactful work of female scientists and professionals leading projects in bioinformatics, grants management, epidemiological modeling, transdisciplinary research, and microbiome studies. Their expertise drives advancements in public health, pathogen research, and scientific innovation across Africa and beyond.


Making Space for Women to Be Heard in STEM

- 2025-08-08

Dr. Yuri Munsamy, Science Officer at SACEMA, combines her background in virology with grant development to secure funding for research that shapes public health policy in Africa. She champions collaboration, diversity, and mentorship, encouraging young women to embrace curiosity, persistence, and continuous learning in science.


Fuelling Discovery: The Work Behind the Research

- 2025-08-08

Gugulethu Mkhize, Grants Manager at CERI, plays a key role in securing and managing funding that drives impactful scientific research. Passionate about equity and inclusion, she encourages young women to pursue science and seek environments that empower their growth.


From the Amazon to Africa: Genomics With Purpose

- 2025-08-08

Emilyn Costa Conceição, a scientist from the Brazilian Amazon, uses genomics and next-generation sequencing to advance TB diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance research, and public health surveillance in Africa and Brazil. Committed to equity and mentorship, she founded the IGNITE program to empower young women in science and ensure innovation reaches vulnerable communities.


Mentoring, Modelling, and Making it Count

- 2025-08-08

Cari van Schalkwyk, Senior Researcher at SACEMA, applies her expertise in epidemiological modeling to address high-priority infectious diseases, influencing public health policy at national and global levels. Her career reflects a commitment to mentorship, inclusion of women in science, and the translation of complex modeling insights into impactful health interventions.


Women-Led Research for Healthier Futures

- 2025-08-08

Dr. Chanelle Mulopo, a postdoctoral fellow at CERI, researches how extreme weather events affect mental health in vulnerable African communities, using participatory and inclusive methods to center local voices. Motivated by her early experiences with health inequities, she advocates for equity, transdisciplinary collaboration, and empowering women in science.



YouTube Videos

COVID-19 in SA | SA scientists don't expect high infection or hospitalisation numbers

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI & KRISP team, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:08:46

COVID-19 | News sub-variant being monitored closely

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP teams, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:02:34

First case of COVID-19 sub-variant XBB.1.5 confirmed in South Africa: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP team, date: 2023-01-07, duration: 00:15:48

Women in Science Profile Series - Sureshnee Pillay

From Sureshnee Pillay, date: 2022-08-01, duration: 00:03:24


KRISP has been created by the coordinated effort of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the South African Medical Research Countil (SAMRC).


Location: K-RITH Tower Building
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, UKZN
719 Umbilo Road, Durban, South Africa.
Director: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira