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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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