International network of researchers aiming to accelerate vaccine development for TB, leishmaniasis, melioidosis &leprosy. Led by @UniofOxford - open to all

Oxford, England
Joined July 2017
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Preparing to rollout next-generation #tuberculosis vaccines takes careful planning to shape policies, inform implementation strategies and decide who to prioritise. Two South African experts dive into the logistics of ensuring these new vaccines will have the maximum possible impact: bit.ly/47sZnr5
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Apply for a job at Baylor College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Human Genetic: Tenured And Tenure-Track Faculty Positions dlvr.​it/TW0ZM0
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Once a month, we like to share an insightful publication about #tuberculosis! Click the link to learn more: who.int/news/item/13-10-2026… #StopTB #EndTB #YesWeCanEndTB #InvestToEndTB #infectiousdiseases #publichealth #globalhealth
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CIFAR’s renowned Global Scholars program is designed for early-career researchers worldwide. Develop and lead highly interdisciplinary research, expand your network and gain valuable leadership training. Details: cifar.ca/next-generation/glo…
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Tuberculosis in 2026 demands moving past outdated diagnostic latencies: rapid molecular platforms, targeted short-course regimens, and closing global care gaps. Join our scientific session: 🔬 Advances in TB: Diagnosis and Care 📅 Tuesday, Oct 20 | 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM MST 📍 Phoenix Convention Center, North Building 124 B Excited to exchange frontline clinical protocols! #DrSarangPatil #CHEST2026 #Tuberculosis #ChestInfections
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Vaccination may increasingly support health across the life course—from pregnancy and childhood to older age. This SciPod audio feature explores what that shift could mean for vaccine science and access. 🎧: scipod.global/dr-jerome-kim-…
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Deadline extended! Fully Funded PGD Studentship Applications are still open for a unique research training program offered by @KEMRI_Wellcome and @PU_Kilifi See additional projects! Apply now: shorturl.at/0HeS5 Deadline: 25 October 2026
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Humans homozygous for rare or common hypomorphic IL23R variants are prone to #tuberculosis. From Olguín Calderón, Kilpatrick, Conil, Philippot, @casanova_lab, Boisson-Dupuis et al.: hubs.la/Q04B0Pgx0 📘 From our #Cytokines collection: hubs.la/Q04B0P0c0 #Cytokines2026
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Activity of a three-phage combination against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in disease-relevant conditions ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4zDq5ck
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19 October 1943 – Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octobe…
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Defeating pulmonary tuberculosis in 2026 requires moving beyond legacy diagnostic delays and standardizing rapid molecular susceptibility testing. Join our scientific session: 🔬 Advances in TB: Diagnosis and Care 📅 Tuesday, Oct 20 | 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM MST 📍 North Building 124 B Excited to exchange frontline clinical strategies with global colleagues! #DrSarangPatil #CHEST2026 #Tuberculosis #ChestInfections
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October 10 was World Mental Health Day. Falling ill with tuberculosis (TB) and all the disruption and stress that goes along with it can take a toll on someone’s mental health, and mental health problems can in turn make someone more vulnerable to TB. #endtb
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New Research: Editorial: Factors for the progression from latent tuberculosis infection to tuberculosis disease, volume II www.​frontiersin.​org/articles/10.​3389/fcimb.​2026.​2007586 #FrontiersIn #CellularInfectionMicrobiology
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We at MHF believe in sharing the stories of those affected by TB. You can read the journey of Hamisi, a TB survivor from Tanzania, here: apopo.org/what-we-do/detecti… PC: Apopo HeroRats #EndTB #StopTB #tuberculosis #survivorstories #yeswecanendtb #InvestToEndTB #awareness
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New Research: Nutrition, thyroid function, and tuberculosis: exploring the endocrine–immune axis www.​frontiersin.​org/articles/10.​3389/ftubr.​2026.​1945832 #FrontiersIn #Tuberculosis
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New Research: Spondylodiscitis in a tuberculosis-endemic setting in Somalia: epidemiological, clinical, radiological, and outcome findings from a retrospective study www.​frontiersin.​org/articles/10.​3389/ftubr.​2026.​1971442 #FrontiersIn #Tuberculosis
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Join us on October 27 at 11:30 AM for Inuit Wellbeing, Tuberculosis Prevention, and Climate Resilience in the Circumpolar Region, cosponsored by @SSHIFTB. Learn more and register for the event here: buff.ly/XuZzozK
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We at MHF believe in sharing the stories of those affected by TB. You can read the journey of Ashura, a TB survivor from Tanzania, here: apopo.org/what-we-do/detecti… PC: Apopo HeroRats #EndTB #StopTB #tuberculosis #survivorstories #yeswecanendtb #InvestToEndTB #awareness
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Fully Funded PGD Studentship Applications are open for a unique research training programme offered by KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and Pwani University. Apply now: shorturl.at/0HeS5 Deadline: 20 October 2026
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