Last year, Faeeza Mahomed Ally, Equipment Division Manager at United Scientific SA cc, completed the installation and user training of the Alliance IRIS Imaging System at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus. This advanced system now supports high-level molecular research through precise, reliable imaging.

The Alliance IRIS represents the latest generation of top-end imaging systems for chemiluminescence and fluorescence Western blotting. Designed to reveal the unseen, IRIS delivers exceptional sensitivity thanks to its ultra-wide f/0.75 lens aperture, high-resolution imaging, and advanced optical design—ensuring even the weakest protein signals are detected with confidence.

Built around four core principles—Innovative, Reliable, Intuitive, and Sensitive—IRIS combines powerful performance with ease of use. Its stand-alone, compact stainless-steel design, wide 15.6” Cambridge touchscreen, and slide-out LED and UV-LED tables make it ideal for busy laboratories seeking efficiency, sustainability, and accuracy. The revolutionary UV-LED technology not only protects sensitive samples but also offers long lifespan and consistent illumination.

IRIS further simplifies workflows with fully automatic, one-click image acquisition, advanced analysis software, and real-time interactivity—allowing researchers to move seamlessly from capture to quantification. With customizable and upgradeable illumination modules, the system adapts effortlessly to evolving research needs.

The installation at UKZN Westville marks another step forward in empowering local laboratories with world-class imaging technology, supporting accurate data generation, and advancing scientific discovery.