Gerrit Koorsen

Phone+27 11 559 2821
Emailgkoorsenuj.acza
Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/members/gerrit-koorsen

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Research Interests

Computational Biology, Drug Discovery, and Educational Technology. Of particular interest is the intersection between high-throughput biological data analysis and machine learning techniques, aiming to uncover new biological insights with potential applications in agriculture, biotechnology and medicine. In the educational sphere, Dr. Koorsen is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create more engaging and effective learning environments in higher education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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Deciphering the chemical and therapeutic potential of Salvia species against COVID-19: An LC-MS-based metabolomics and network pharmacology study
Msobo, A., Tsotetsi, T. N., Koorsen, G., Piater, L. A. & Mhlongo, M. I., Nov 2025, In: South African Journal of Botany. 186, p. 74-87 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Metabolic Reprogramming in HIV+ CD4⁺ T-Cells: Implications for Immune Dysfunction and Therapeutic Targets in M. tuberculosis Co-Infection
Ayrga, S. & Koorsen, G., May 2025, In: Metabolites. 15, 5, 285.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Molecular docking and network pharmacology highlight salvianolic acids as potential inhibitors and therapeutic agents for COVID-19 treatment
Msobo, A., Mashabela, M. D., Koorsen, G., Tsotetsi, T. N., Piater, L. A., Madala, N. E., Tshiwawa, T. & Mhlongo, M. I., Aug 2025, In: Phytochemistry Letters. 68, 102991.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
1 Citation (Scopus)
The identification of the methylation patterns of tomato curly stunt virus in resistant and susceptible tomato lines
Mulaudzi, P. E., Koorsen, G., Mwaba, I., Mahomed, N. B. & Allie, F., 2023, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 14, 1135442.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)
How useful is post-graduate education in biochemistry for entry into the South African labour market?
Du Toit, D. & Koorsen, G., 1 Jul 2022, In: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 50, 4, p. 354-359 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)

Reports Summarize COVID-19 Study Results from University of Johannesburg (Deciphering the Chemical and Therapeutic Potential Of Salvia Species Against Covid-19: an Lc-ms-based Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology Study)
Piater, L., Mhlongo, M. & Koorsen, G.
31/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into COVID-19 (Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology Highlight Salvianolic Acids As Potential Inhibitors and Therapeutic Agents for Covid-19 Treatment)
Piater, L., Mashabela, M., Mhlongo, M. & Koorsen, G.
6/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Research explores first defense against devastating ToCSV tomato virus at a molecular genetics level
Allie, F. & Koorsen, G.
30/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
First defence against devastating ToCSV tomato virus explored
Allie, F. & Koorsen, G.
29/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored
Allie, F. & Koorsen, G.
28/08/23 → 29/08/23
3 items of Media coverage
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Dr Gerrit Koorsen

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Deciphering the chemical and therapeutic potential of Salvia species against COVID-19: An LC-MS-based metabolomics and network pharmacology study

Metabolic Reprogramming in HIV+ CD4⁺ T-Cells: Implications for Immune Dysfunction and Therapeutic Targets in M. tuberculosis Co-Infection

Molecular docking and network pharmacology highlight salvianolic acids as potential inhibitors and therapeutic agents for COVID-19 treatment

The identification of the methylation patterns of tomato curly stunt virus in resistant and susceptible tomato lines

How useful is post-graduate education in biochemistry for entry into the South African labour market?

Reports Summarize COVID-19 Study Results from University of Johannesburg (Deciphering the Chemical and Therapeutic Potential Of Salvia Species Against Covid-19: an Lc-ms-based Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology Study)

Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into COVID-19 (Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology Highlight Salvianolic Acids As Potential Inhibitors and Therapeutic Agents for Covid-19 Treatment)

Research explores first defense against devastating ToCSV tomato virus at a molecular genetics level

First defence against devastating ToCSV tomato virus explored

First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored

Dr Gerrit Koorsen

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media