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Research

Our Investigators are at the forefront of TB research and are among the most-cited authors in the field. Science, Cell, Journal of Human Genetics, Nature, Jama, The New England Journal of Medicine, Plos, BMJ.

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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

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Recent Achievements:

6+ million in annual research funding 2 Canada Research Chairs 5 CIHR Foundation Grants 60+ talks given nationally and internationally each year 1100+ peer-reviewed publications 75+ graduate students and postdoctoral fellows


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

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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

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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

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ÌýÌýThose who are interested in collaborating in research should feel free to contact the individual researchers directly. For general inquiries regarding research and research training opportunities, contact the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï TB center.

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