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Course Objectives, participants will be able to

• understand the magnitude and dynamics of the TB epidemic on the local and global scale.
• know the key policies and guidelines, research priorities, and implementation strategies.
• develop research skills and understanding that span diverse disciplines from basic and translational sciences, to clinical interventions and disease modeling platforms.
• learn the foundation of clinical research for tuberculosis
• earn the latest advances in Mycobacterium tuberculosis microbiology and phylogeny
• learn the latest advances in tuberculosis immunology and vaccine development
• learn the latest advances in tuberculosis transmission & public health intervention strategies
• know the landscape of current and future TB diagnostics and the associated challenges
• understand the intersection of Mtb and HIV co-infection
• foster communication and collaboration with emerging leaders from local communities and low- and middle-income countries.

Who Should Attend

• Basic science and clinical researchers, including students, trainees, fellows, and junior faculty
• Public health implementers and laboratory managers/technicians
• Clinicians and nurses
• Product manufacturers and company representatives
• Individuals from relevant funding agencies and non-governmental organizations
• Policy makers, community advocates, and civil society