Project: Validation of HIV-1 dried blood splots (DBS) sequencing for phylogenetic analysis

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Validation of HIV-1 dried blood splots (DBS) sequencing for phylogenetic analysis

KRISP leader

Benjamin Chimukangara

Short title

DBS sequencing

KRISP expertises

DBS RNA extraction, PCR optimisation, Sanger data processing, Sequence analysis, Clinical bioinformatics, Virology

Project summary

This is a validation project that aims to use of dried blood spot (DBS) to generate HIV-1 drug resistance genotypes. This validation project includes quality control and externally evaluation panels.

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Funder

South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)


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