Research | Tuberculosis Research and Training Center

University of Washington

Tuberculosis Research and Training Center

A primary goal of the TRTC is to reduce the global impact of TB through research.

Kenya TB Research and Training Program

Learn more about the Kenya TB Research and Training Program, along with our TBHTP D43

TRTC TB Scholars

The TB Scholars Program is a funded program designed to give undergraduates with diverse backgrounds training in tuberculosis research.

Grant & Job Opportunities

The TRTC posts grant and job opportunites in the tuberculosis field as we learn of them.

Grant Language for Resource Page

Sample language for describing the TRTC in grant applications

Mock Study Section

Ad hoc informal mock study section opportunity for trainees

Recent Publications

Stay up to date on select recent publications from TRTC investigators.

Research Agenda

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The TRTC integrates research efforts to address important scientific questions about TB and serves as a hub of communication for TB research. The TRTC fosters collaborations and innovative solutions to answering scientific questions to eliminate TB a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Focus Areas

Basic & Translational Science: Immunology, Genomics, Microbiology. We use basic and translational methods to discover novel diagnostic and treatment strategies that include host directed therapies and vaccines.

Clinical Science: Epidemiology, Clinical Trials. We use clinical epidemiology and clinical trials to assess the efficacy of new diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Implementation Science & Economic Modeling. We use implementation science and economic modeling to assess the feasibility & impact of interventions.