Immunopathology of TB: Studying the role of the lymph nodes in the TB spectrum.
Researchers working on a novel study of the lymph nodes of humans discuss this complex project which is studying lymph node immunology, and the role of these organs in the progression to TB disease with a Wellcome Leap grant.
United Nations High-level Meeting on Tuberculosis: Professor Mark Hatherill calls for increased investment in TB vaccine research
Speaking at the United Nations High-level Meeting on Tuberculosis, Prof Mark Hatherill, called for a quantum jump in TB vaccine research and development (R&D) funding, to deliver the transformative tools needed to end the TB pandemic.
Titan Vaccine Research Project
Dr Munyaradzi Musvosvi speaks about the Titan Vaccine Research Project which will allow the selection of the most promising TB vaccine candidates.
Phase 1b/2a clinical trial in adults of novel TB vaccine candidate MTBVAC shows promising results.
Findings from the IAVI A-050 study, published in Lancet Global Health, demonstrate that vaccination with MTBVAC caused similar or stronger immune responses compared to the BCG vaccine in adults, of MTBVAC were as safe as BCG.
UPCOMING Seminar: 23 July 2025 Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis
On Wednesday 23 July 2025, Dr Simon Mendelsohn will present a paper titled: "Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis" at a IDM seminar.
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News from the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative.
Latest Research: Safety and immunogenicity of investigational tuberculosis vaccine M72/AS01E–4 in people living with HIV in South Africa: an observer-blinded, randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial
Associate Professor Michele Tameris has co-authored a paper titled: Safety and immunogenicity of investigational tuberculosis vaccine M72/AS01E in people living with HIV in South Africa, appearing in the Lancet HIV journal.
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UPCOMING Seminar: 23 July 2025 Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis
On Wednesday 23 July 2025, Dr Simon Mendelsohn will present a paper titled: "Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis" at a IDM seminar.
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Latest Research: Humoral, T cell and immune gene expression responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in a small group of children with previous MIS-C
Professor Tom Scriba has co-authored a paper titled: "Humoral, T cell and immune gene expression responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in a small group of children with previous MIS-C" in Vaccine journal
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Latest Research: The participation of people deprived of liberty in tuberculosis vaccine trials
SATVI Director, Professor Mark Hatherill has co-authored an article in which the authors argue that people in prison have the right to participate in biomedical research, as long as their autonomy and rights are fully respected.
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IDM CPD-ACCREDITED SEMINAR: Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis
(Ends 23 July 2025)
More infoDr Simon Mendelsohn will present a seminar titled: "Beyond the Cough: Non-Sputum Strategies for TB Diagnosis"
2025 Union Conference on Lung Health, 18-22 November 2025
(Ends 22 November 2025)
More infoThe world's largest lung health conference, the World Conference on Lung Health, will take place at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark from 18-22 November 2025.