FIND SERVICES

KRISP presents a new cutting-edge DNA sequencing, Precision Medicine and Bioinformatics Scientific Service Platform


A critical function of KRISP is to make cutting edge genomics, precision medicine and bioinformatics technology accessible to academic, industrial and commercial users. KRISP uses a hybrid model that includes a research team and a commercial laboratory.

KRISP offers the following services:

Next Generation DNA Sequencing

- Thermo-Fisher Ion S5 Sequencing

- Illumina Miseq, NextSeq and HiSeq Sequencing

- Oxford Nanopore Sequencing

- Sanger Sequencing

Precision Medicine services:

- Cancer Genomics

- Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)

- High Resolution HLA typing

- Drug Resistance DNA testing

- Preimplantation Genetic Screening

Bioinformatics services:

- We also have a large team of bioinformaticians with expertise ranging from software development to analysis of data


KRISP Video showing the great scientific infrastructure constructed in Durban, South Africa. Dr. Jennifer Giandhari, platform manager, highlight the high-technology and innovative approaches of a new genomics, epigenetics and bioinformatics research facility in Africa.

News date: 2018-10-01

Links:

http://www.krisp.org.za

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