Partnering to end TB through fundamental research in:
- Genetic factors predisposing individuals to TB infection
- The origin and evolution of the TB bacteria
- Survival strategies and novel approaches to preventing the cycle of transmission
Recent achievements:
Our members have expertise across multiple disciplines and methodologies, among them:
- Biomedical, epidemiological and clinical research
- Testing and diagnostics
- Novel treatments
- Capacity building and training
- TB in specific populations
- Knowledge transfer, advocacy and policy setting
The specific interests of each researcher can be found on our Team page.
Our researchers participate in many activities, including:
- Authoring publications, resources, books and other tools
- Participating in global activities for World TB Day
- Coordinating and teaching TB-related courses: Summer Institute in Infectious Disease and Global Health (5 TB-related courses), Dept of Epidemiology: Randomized trials
- Media communications about TB research
- Leading TB seminars and webinars
- Contributing to TB management guidelines, particularly the Canadian TB Standards
As a WHO Collaborating Centre, we offer:
- Technical assistance in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) for the promotion and implementation of the WHO Global Action Framework for TB Research
- Guideline development in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of TB
- Policy development
