The Centre of Research Excellence in Tuberculosis on Both Sides of our Border (TB CRE), funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council for five years, is focused on advancing TB control in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The Centre supports cutting-edge research in public health, clinical interventions, epidemiology, and laboratory science to develop new tools for TB prevention and treatment.
Bringing together leading research institutes and hospitals, TB CRE aims to:
- Develop innovative strategies for global TB control.
- Create and test more effective TB treatments.
- Implement solutions in communities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
- Train the next generation of TB researchers and clinicians.
The Centre unites a diverse team of experts, including clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and program managers, committed to improving TB care and prevention.