Riffat Munir

Riffat Munir is a Researcher at the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub within the University of the Witwatersrand. She holds an MSc and PhD in molecular and diagnostic sciences. Her research focuses on clinical diagnostics, microbial metabolism, and biotechnological applications of microorganisms. Current work includes evaluating molecular assays for infectious diseases like tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2, as well as studying anaerobic microbial systems for biofuel production and carbohydrate degradation.

Her academic contributions span over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2008, with recent emphasis on point-of-care testing (e.g., LumiraDx INR assays), molecular diagnostics for drug-resistant tuberculosis, and genomic/proteomic analyses of Clostridium species. Her collaborations highlight interdisciplinary approaches to public health challenges and sustainable biotechnology.

While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record underscores her impact in diagnostic innovation and microbial systems research. She currently contributes to the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub’s mission to advance rapid, accessible healthcare technologies.