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.

Growing the Pie: Fluorobiotech Recognised as an Ecosystem Champion

- 2026-09-23

Fluorobiotech was recently recognised with the Ecosystem Champion Award at the 2026 US Enterprises CEO Awards, celebrating our commitment to collaboration, opening opportunities for others, and contributing to the growth of South Africa’s biotechnology ecosystem.


Seeing What Surveillance Cannot Yet See

- 2026-09-22

Levi Hosea is exploring how genomic data can add a new dimension to infectious disease surveillance in Madagascar – helping scientists understand not only where disease is spreading, but how viruses are evolving and moving through populations.


Bringing Multi-omics into the Research Picture

- 2026-09-21

By bringing together different layers of biological data, multi-omics is opening new possibilities for understanding complex biological questions that no single approach can answer alone. This emerging field was the focus of the Cape Town Multi-Omics Roadshow, exploring its growing potential for research in South Africa.


Beyond the Breakthrough: What comes next for African HealthTech?

- 2026-09-18

Africa is producing promising new health technologies, but developing the innovation is only part of the journey. At Cape HealthTech Connect 2026, researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, and investors explored what it takes to move an idea from the lab into the real world.


Structure Behind the Science

- 2026-09-16

CERI’s new Senior Project Accountant, Ronel Winnaar, believes in the value of collaboration, continuous learning, and doing work that makes a difference.


When African Data Drives Decisions

- 2026-09-15

What is the value of data? Across Africa, this question is being asked, though rarely in laboratories or journals. It surfaces instead in ministries, parliament and board rooms.



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