international annual meet 2024
RePORT International Annual Meeting 2024, August 21-23, Salvador
The RePORT International Annual Meeting 2024 was held from August 21-23 in Salvador, Brazil, bringing together approximately 120 participants from our global network. This gathering of TB researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates showcased the latest advancements in tuberculosis research and fostered collaboration across our international partnerships.
Cutting-Edge Research
The meeting featured presentations on crucial topics such as progression to active TB, treatment responses, and the emerging field of subclinical TB. Keynote speaker Dr. Sarah Fortune from Harvard University delivered an insightful address on human-focused biologic discovery in TB research.
Global Collaboration
Updates from RePORT networks in Brazil, India, South Africa, Philippines, Indonesia, Uganda, and Korea demonstrated the truly international scope of our consortium’s work.
Junior Investigators
The meeting provided a platform for six junior investigators to present their research, fostering the next generation of TB researchers.
Innovative Technologies
Special sessions on new diagnostic technologies, proteomic tools, and artificial intelligence in TB research highlighted the cutting-edge approaches being employed in our field.
Patient Perspective
The meeting included a unique presentation on TB from a healthcare worker’s perspective, emphasizing the human aspect of our research.
Capacity Strengthening
A dedicated working group session focused on building research capacity across our network.
The meeting concluded with updates on cross-RePORT studies, data harmonization efforts, and plans for future collaborative projects. This annual gathering continues to be a crucial platform for advancing our collective mission to end TB globally.
We thank all participants for their valuable contributions and look forward to the progress we will make together in the coming year.
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