Biomarkers for the diagnosis of childhood TB: Validation in a high TB prevalence setting [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nigel Curtis (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Marc Tebruegge ,  Prof Stephen Graham

Brief description The WHO highlights the urgent need for new diagnostic tests to combat the global TB pandemic. Diagnosis of TB is particularly difficult in children. In our previous NHMRC-funded Melbourne-based study we found promising diagnostic markers in blood which can differentiate patients with and without TB. This project has the potential to revolutionise the diagnosis of TB by providing data that will enable the development of a new generation of diagnostic tests.

Funding Amount $AUD 961,359.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant