Understanding Tuberculosis Spread in Teenagers
Tuberculosis in teens: a geospatial approach to predict community transmission
This project looks at how tuberculosis spreads among teenagers to help us better understand and prevent the disease in this age group.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138862 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that teenagers are a unique group, but there isn't much information about how tuberculosis affects them specifically. This project uses existing information from Lima, Peru, to map out where and how TB is spreading among adolescents. By looking at genetic details of the TB bacteria and where people live, we can see patterns of transmission. This helps us understand the specific ways TB moves through communities involving young people, which is crucial for developing better prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding tuberculosis in adolescents aged 10-19, particularly those in high-burden settings like Lima, Peru.
Not a fit: Patients outside the adolescent age range or those not living in areas with high TB burden may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more targeted and effective ways to prevent and control tuberculosis among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While general TB transmission studies exist, there is a noted lack of specific research focusing on adolescents, making this approach relatively novel for this age group.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brooks, Meredith Blair — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Brooks, Meredith Blair
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.