Curry International Tuberculosis Center

03/19/2026

The 30th NTC includes opportunities for abstract poster presentations, and for those highly scored submissions, the invitation to deliver an oral abstract presentation during the plenary sessions! Abstracts are due on Friday, April 10, 2026. Submit here:
https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/1d01f29b-3bc8-49f8-af04-fc2195979a38

03/18/2026

2️⃣weeks to go for WORLD TB DAY 2026 but we already started – March is the month to remember and speak about TB so, lets go ahead❗️

1. The World TB Day 2026 Campaign Toolkit is available to support global visibility and engagement around this year’s theme: “Yes! We Can End TB. Led by […]. Powered by […].” The theme is designed as a flexible banner so countries and partners can highlight leadership and action in their own contexts through tailored, downloadable slogans and messages, zoom background and social media profile tools in different languages.

▶️ Campaign materials are available here: https://www.stoptb.org/what-we-do/advocate-endtb/world-tb-day/world-tb-day-2026.

▶️ Please, consider changing your social media profile using the link Twibbon for social media profiles: https://www.twibbonize.com/wtd2026

▶️ “World TB day events around the world” – using a simple form please share & register your own events with us in order to appear on the map: https://www.stoptb.org/world-tb-day-events-around-world

▶️ “Light Up for TB 2026” – as every year, lets do our best to light up more and more cities landmarsk in colour RED – to mark the World TB Day. If you need, use the draft letter (on the webpage) to write to your authorities and a form to share the photos with us: https://www.stoptb.org/light-tb-1

2. Please send us a 10-30 seconds (maximum) “selfie video” in which you share your thoughts on “What can I do to end TB? What can be my role in ending TB?” - we want this to be a personal brief statement that we can share with the world! you can share on our website or send directly to our office!

03/18/2026

📚 In the lead up to World TB Day, IJTLD Open has published an editorial from Madhukar Pai celebrating a selection of books and authors who have helped tell the story of TB.

🔗 Be sure to read 'From Thomas Mann to John Green, how authors and books shape our understanding of TB' in our open-access journal: https://journals.theunion.org/content/ijtldo/3/3/118

03/18/2026

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees!

03/16/2026

Register now to attend Dr. D J Christopher's talk on TB Elimination in India: The Challenges

https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/8ix36N4ZT4GOmVxu5hJB6g #/registration

📅 March 19, 2026, at 8 am PDT

Hosted by UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences:

"Following his talk, we will have a facilitated discussion between Dr. Christopher and Dr. Adithya Cattamanchi, concluding with a Q&A session. We are thrilled to have him present as part of the Global Partner Spotlight Series.

Dr. Devasahayam Jesudas (D J) Christopher is a pulmonary physician with a keen interest in patient care, teaching, and research. His major area of research is Tuberculosis; he also conducts research in Asthma & Allergy, COPD & ILD. He is currently the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for the National Institute for Research in TB. He is the Principal Investigator for the ICMR Collaborating Centre for Excellence in TB research at the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore. He is the Director of the World Allergy Organization Centre for Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine at CMC Vellore. Additionally, he is the Research Chair for the Indian Chest Society and Course Director for TB-related courses. He has over 300 peer-reviewed publications to his credit."

03/07/2026

9th SA TB Conference, from science to advocacy, this is where change happens. Be part of the movement driving South Africa towards a TB-free future. Connect. Learn. Lead.
Register now: https://tbconference.co.za/index.php/registration/
Submit your abstract Here: https://tbconference.co.za/index.php/abstract-submission/

02/17/2026

Webinar Recording Now Available!

More Than Meets the Eye: Understanding Ocular Tuberculosis

https://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/archived-more-meets-eye-understanding-ocular-tuberculosis

This webinar provided public health clinicians with a focused overview of ocular tuberculosis, a rare but severe manifestation of TB. Participants gained skills in diagnosing and managing ocular TB using evidence-based approaches, and learned to recognize treatment-related complications that may impact vision. The training emphasized the critical role of clinical and public health nursing case management in ensuring treatment adherence, monitoring for adverse effects, and supporting patients throughout their care journey. Strategies for preventing transmission, coordinating care across disciplines, and improving outcomes for both patients and communities were also highlighted.

This webinar is part of a collaborative Nurse Education Series. The 4 Tuberculosis Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation (TB COEs) and Heartland National TB Center (HNTC) have partnered with the National Tuberculosis Nursing Coalition (NTNC) to offer a tuberculosis nurse case conference series.

Heartland National Tuberculosis Center National Tuberculosis Coalition of America Global Tuberculosis Institute Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center Mayo Clinic CDC TB

02/13/2026

Registration is open!

Taking Side Effects Seriously | Nausea & Vomiting National Webinar
Monday, March 30, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 pm Pacific Time

https://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/taking-side-effects-seriously-nausea-vomiting

Description:
Taking side effects seriously – an interactive and evidence-based webinar series will highlight various TB treatment-associated adverse effects and provide management strategies to effectively reduce barriers to treatment completion and support both patients and clinicians. This first session will cover the risks, impacts, and management of TB treatment-associated nausea and vomiting. Data and expertise from other medical fields, including cancer chemotherapy and post-operative care, will be included to provide insights into how to improve care for patients with TB.

Target Audience:
This training is intended for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical and public health professionals who provide care to patients in treatment for LTBI and active TB.

Credit:
This training is approved for up to 1.50 continuing education hours.

Presenters:
William ‘Bill’ Burman, MD
ID Physician
Public Health Institute at Denver Health
Denver, CO

Janice Louie, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program
San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Francisco, CA

Moderator:
Lisa Chen, MD
Medical Director/Principal Investigator
Curry International Tuberculosis Center
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

This training has no registration dates yet *Please note enrollment for this training will be processed weekly on Fridays. Date: Monday, March 30, 2026  [virtual training offered via Zoom]Time: 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Pacific Time. (All of our virtual trainings are in Pacific Time. If you are unsur...

01/23/2026

Register today!

Complex Contact Investigations

Postgraduate course sponsored by all four TB Centers of Excellence (COEs) as part of the 30th Annual Conference of The Union-North America Region

https://web.cvent.com/event/ed3744e0-072f-48bb-aabc-318cb2e023ed/summary

Date & Time: February 25, 1:00 – 4:00pm ET

Location: The Westin Philadelphia, 99 South
17th Street, Liberty Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Description: This post graduate course provides an opportunity to explore the complexities of large-scale tuberculosis (TB) contact investigations through real-life cases. Participants will gain insights into the decision-making process and key considerations when TB exposures occur in congregate settings. The course will also highlight the importance of community partnerships, how to effectively use whole genome sequencing to support activities, and the multidisciplinary coordination required to conduct high quality investigations.

In order to attend the course, you must be registered for the Union North America Region (NAR) Conference and there are multiple registration options available.

BC Lung Foundation CDC TB Global Tuberculosis Institute Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center Mayo Clinic The Union World Conference on Lung Health International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

01/23/2026

Registration Open! The Evolving Landscape of Laboratory Testing for Tuberculosis - Webinar

📅 February 12

💻 https://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/evolving-landscape-laboratory-testing-tuberculosis

01/22/2026

The Union is thrilled to share that the next Union World Conference on Lung Health will take place in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

We look forward to gathering once again with the global lung health community bringing science, policy, and lived experience together in one of the world’s most vibrant and inspiring cities.

See you in Rio! 🌍

12/18/2025

Register now to join us on World TB Day!

The theme for this year's symposium is Sustaining Momentum: Strengthening Community Partnerships in TB Research and Care.

Hosted by the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis, the Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC), and the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

📍In-person and virtual participation

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026

💻 https://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/2026-ucsf-sfdph-world-tb-day-symposium

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences