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Learn how to analyse, interpret, and present routine TB surveillance data and how to make use of your findings to generate hypotheses for further investigation and planning programmatic responses. This course draws on basic principles of epidemiology which are applied to TB surveillance data, also covered in the Understanding and using tuberculosis data handbook. Learners should also consult the Consolidated guidance on tuberculosis data generation and use: module 1: tuberculosis surveillance for an up-to-date set of recommendations. Examples, practice exercises and case studies are based on reported findings from conducting national TB epidemiological reviews which follow a standardized terms of reference, implementation methodology and analytical plan.

Addressing TB requires a multifaceted approach, including awareness raising, risk communication, mobilization, and community engagement. Awareness helps individuals understand TB transmission, symptoms, and prevention, encouraging early detection and treatment. Mobilizing communities supports collective action, combats stigma, and promotes check-ups and vaccinations. Meaningful engagement involves communities in decision-making, fostering trust and access to care. Together, these strategies support prevention, reduce stigma, and advocate for better healthcare access.

Application deadline: 25 August 2026 This scheme will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that put them in a stronger position to reach their next career stage within academia. The funding can be used for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments, and networking. Please refer to the website for the detials

Late-breaker abstract submissions are open from 16 June 2026 to 22 July 2026. All aspects of lung health are welcomed for presentation during the late-breaker session, from basic science in immunology and vaccines, to operational research in tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pneumonia, and other lung health issues in adults and children. This session will consist of oral presentations followed by live Q&A. Individuals submitting an abstract must be currently enrolled as a student in a university programme at undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level either full- or part-time. In keeping with the spirit of a late-breaker session, we ask that only new, innovative and significant findings of broad interest that have occurred after 13 April 2026, or for which information has just become available, be submitted for the late-breaker sessions.

Submission deadline: 22 July 2026 For the first time, TBScience is introducing dedicated Late-Breaker submissions, creating a new opportunity to showcase significant findings and emerging evidence that were not available during the main abstract submission period. This pathway is designed for researchers working across a broad range of scientific disciplines, providing a platform to share the latest advances, accelerate collaboration, and contribute to the scientific conversations shaping the future of tuberculosis research. Topics include: Basic science Microbiology Immunology Cell biology Animal model studies Clinical research Investigational medicine and product development Modelling for epidemiology and transmission

Abstract, Travel Grant, and Challenging Case Submissions Now Open Deadline for Submissions: 21 September 2026 February 24 – 28, 2027 | Vancouver, BC, Canada The 2027 End TB Conference of the Union North American Region is looking forward to holding its 31st annual conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, from February 24-27, 2027. We hope that you will join us in person to participate in our pre-conference postgraduate sessions and stay to attend our full conference. Please visit our website for ongoing conference program updates as we finalize our agenda over the next few months. We look forward to seeing to both new and familiar faces in support of the North American TB community.

Late-breaker abstract submissions are open from 16 June 2026 to 22 July 2026. The Union World Conference on Lung Health is pleased to announce the late-breaker session related to lung health and tuberculosis (including extrapulmonary tuberculosis and post-tuberculosis sequelae). This late-breaker session includes all aspects of lung health and tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment research (including basic and clinical science, epidemiology, social, behavioural, and health care delivery). In keeping with the spirit of a late-breaker session, we ask that only new, innovative and significant findings of broad interest that have occurred after 13 April, or for which information has just become available, be submitted for the late-breaker sessions.

The TBPod is a podcast for clinicians and policymakers caring for patients with tuberculosis. The podcasts present discussions with expert clinicians, researchers, policymakers and advocates about their work in the field of tuberculosis. These podcasts aim to engage and update those who are interested in the field of tuberculosis through discussions with leaders in the field of tuberculosis.

The Searle Scholars Program makes grants to selected universities and research institutes to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry. Searle Scholars Award Grants are set at $450,000 for a three-year period with $150,000 payable each year. Participating institutions may nominate outstanding early-career scientists to apply for the program. Applications are accepted annually from June through September, only through an online application system. Please refer to the website for the details.

Funding Opportunity Purpose: The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to facilitate the entry of investigators into multiple high-priority areas of substance use research, including comorbidity with HIV. The Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program aims to provide investigators with the opportunity to gather preliminary data that will assist them in securing future research grants and advancing their scientific careers. Funding Opportunity Goal(s): To support basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or intervention science in the field of substance use. To develop new skillsets, knowledge, and/or approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use, misuse, addiction, drug overdose, and related health outcomes, including HIV/AIDS. Application due date: Multiple dates, see announcement.