Dr. Nina Von Knorring

Nina Von Knorring is a researcher in infectious diseases whose work spans tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, and HIV prevention in Southern Africa. Affiliated with leading South African academic and public health institutions, her research integrates clinical epidemiology and laboratory science to strengthen diagnostic practices and improve patient outcomes in high-burden settings.

Her recent scholarship centers on tuberculosis care and case-finding strategies, including evaluations of drug-resistant TB guideline implementation and targeted universal testing in primary care. These studies highlight health system performance, diagnostic yield, and pragmatic trial design, reflecting a strong focus on translating policy into measurable improvements in TB detection and treatment.

Von Knorring has also contributed extensively to antimicrobial stewardship and microbiological diagnostics, examining resistance patterns in tertiary hospitals and assessing the accuracy of susceptibility testing platforms. Earlier work on HIV vaccine trial feasibility, rapid HIV testing quality control, and the vaginal microbiome underscores sustained engagement with HIV prevention and women’s reproductive health, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise across laboratory and population health research.