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National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) @tbcoalitionamerica.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
NTCA reminds our membership to register for the Four Corners TB/HIV Conference, Nov 17-18, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Join healthcare/public health professionals & community across the Four Corners region in the fight against TB & HIV. Register here: action.lung.org/site...
A graphic promoting the upcoming “Four Corners” TB & HIV conference in Flagstaff Arizona this November.
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National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) @tbcoalitionamerica.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still time to register: “Updates to Management of TB Meningitis”, this upcoming Mon 10/5 @ 2:30pm ET/11:30am PT Featuring clinical management of TB meningitis including standard vs. high-dose rifampin. Provided by NTCA, Curry TB Center & HeartlandTB Center www.currytbcenter.uc...
Graphic with the details for an upcoming webinar: “Updates to Management of TB Meningitis”, this upcoming Monday 10/5 at 2:30pm ET /11:30am PT. 
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National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) @tbcoalitionamerica.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
CDC’s Division of Tuberculosis Elimination’s (DTBE) recently published an article in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) entitled, “Large Outbreaks of Tuberculosis — United States, 2017–2023.” To read the full article: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/vol...
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
So proud of Lisbeth for her social media advocacy. Lisbeth’s heart is just HUGE and she cares so much about other people, so glad to see it acknowledged. 💚
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National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) @tbcoalitionamerica.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
NTCA Board & staff are excited & proud to share the new NTCA website. Please take a look at the new website at the link below and remember to bookmark it for future reference! nationaltbcoalition.org
A graphic post pointing people to The National TB Coalition’s new website: nationaltbcoalition.org
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I was lucky enough to hang with Donna at Union NAR in Vancouver, she’s awesome! Please check this out!! 👏
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Tom Wingfield @tomwingfield.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🎙 New episode coming! Ahead of #WorldTBDay, I spoke with Fatima Karmadwala, a survivor of multidrug-resistant TB, for the LSTM In Conversation podcast. Her powerful story highlights why person-centred care is vital to ending TB. 📅 Out 23 March 🎧 Apple Podcasts • Spotify #EndTB #TB #GlobalHealth
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Results Canada @resultscanada.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
How does one internship application lead to a nation-wide community and the spark to help end the world's deadliest infectious disease? 🤔 Volunteer Ambassador Giovanna shares her experience, passion, and plans for #WorldTBDay this March 24th 👉 resultscanada.ca/advocating-t...
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Partners In Health @pih.org · 13/03/2026
TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease driven by inequality. This World TB Day, join PIH for a virtual event exploring how we eliminate TB for good. 🗓 March 24 | 12 p.m. ET Hear from global TB experts and advocates about the path forward. Save your spot: bit.ly/4uKJsyP
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Join experts on World TB Day to discuss the history, innovations, and social justice impact of TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease.
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Team Michigan certainly had a busy #TBHillDay this year! Thank you to the offices of @reprashida.govpeeps.us @debbiedingell.house.gov @slotkin.senate.gov Sen. Peters & Rep. Moolenaar for meeting with Dana and Adriana! #TBFreeUSA #EndTB #StopTB
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
I can’t believe I’m supposed to go back to the control rooms today like I didn’t have the biggest Hill Day ever a few days ago.
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Diane represented the great state of Ohio & #tuberculosis survivors everywhere in her meetings on TB Hill Day! Thank you to the offices of Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, Sen. John Husted, @berniemoreno.bsky.social and Rep. Joyce Beatty for meeting with Diane & the TB Roundtable! #SwagLikeOhio #TBhillDay
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Let’s hear it for HESBORN! 🙌👏 Hesborn shared his experience with tuberculosis with legislators this week on #TBHillDay. Thank you to the offices of @cantwell.senate.gov Rep Jim Himes @delauro.house.gov @repdelbene.bsky.social @murray.senate.gov for meeting with Hesborn & the TB Roundtable.
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Do NOT mess with Texas or #WeAreTB’s Tiffany, who shared her #tuberculosis knowledge & experience this week on #TBHillDay! Thank you to the offices of Rep. Alford, Sen. Cruz and Rep. Juan Cuscomani of AZ for speaking with Tiffany! #EndTB #TBfreeUSA @tbfighters.org
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Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC) @ghtcoalition.org · 05/03/2026
Last week, IAVI announced that a large Phase 2b trial of the #tuberculosis vaccine candidate MTBVAC will expand to include a new cohort of 1,200 patients who have never been exposed to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium that causes TB disease. www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
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Research Roundup: Malaria protein discovery, Novel single pill HIV regimen, TB vaccine trial
In this regular feature on Breakthroughs, we highlight some of the most interesting reads in global health research from the past week.
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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thank you to the orgs that generously provided financial support to the travel/expenses of We Are TB & Somos TB at the 2026 #TBHillDay. The inclusion of lived experience at all events for tuberculosis is essential, & we couldn’t be there without your support. We are very grateful! #EndTB #TBfreeUSA
A graphic with the logos of organizations that sponsored travel for We Are TB & Somos TB
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Hugged too many people and bent up my pin!
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 03/03/2026
We can and we WILL #EndTB! . . #TBHillDay #RestoreTBFunding #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth #Nerdfighter #JohnGreen #EverythingIsTuberculosis
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Aaaaaah my family got up at 4am I should be so tired?! I just don’t want this day to end. #TBHillDay youtu.be/yMpSQV1-bsA?...
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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 02/03/2026
Kendall Martinez-Wright, TAG Government Relations & Policy Associate, is right! We can end TB with adequate funding and political will! #TBHillDay #RestoreTBFunding #EndTB #EverythingIsTuberculosis
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School of Global Health | York University @yuglobalhealth.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
How do you conduct TB research ethically and respectfully? @yuglobalhealth.bsky.social student Hanna Lum-Gerry is working with TB survivors worldwide to develop practical guidance on interviewing people affected by TB. More here: sshiftb.org/resources/kn...
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Interviews 101. Knowledge holders of TB Research
Qualitative interviews use open ended questions to prompt participants to share their lived experiences, stories, understandings, emotions, and so on. Questions are usually focussed on issues that are...
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 01/03/2026
Hope everyone is HYPED for Hill Day!! TBFighters and our advocacy partners are headed to DC for OVER 250 meetings with Congressional offices. We're so excited to see everyone and make strides in the fight against #Tuberculosis
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 25/02/2026
One week till #TBHillDay and 230 meetings scheduled so far! We can't wait to see you all next week 🎉
A group of tuberculosis advocates posing for a picture in front of the US Capitol.
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National TB Coalition of America (NTCA) @tbcoalitionamerica.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The call for nominations for NTCA 2026-27 leadership is open through 2/26/26. Email Donna W. or check out our website! NTCA is accepting nominations for open positions on our board. In addition, each of the 3 sections within NTCA (NTNC, NSTC & SETC) have open positions! Thanks!
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Prof Tanya Parish @proftanya13.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Are you interested in being the first biologist in our new team? Come join our small but growing group. Deadline for applications is 3rd March. #Tuberculosis 🧪🦠 #TBDrugDiscovery
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Technical Programme Manager | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Technical Project ManagerLocation: LiverpoolContract: Fixed-term contract until March 2028Salary: £47,389 - £59,967The Parish Lab at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine focuses on antimicrobial ...
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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
#WorldDayofSocialJustice calls for equal access to healthcare. TB disproportionately affects marginalized communities, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive health policies. Let's work towards a fair and healthy world for everyone. #HealthForAll #TBSky
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
CrabDance the cat is sharing his family’s enthusiasm for our new @tbfighters.org merch! #EndTB
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 15/02/2026
An incredible FOUR MILLION DOLLARS will be distributed to worthy charities bc of the #P4A2026 and there's still time to vote who will get the funds! If you, like us, are looking for some #Tuberculosis fighting causes to support, here are some you can vote for (& you can vote multiple times): #TBSky
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 16/02/2026
Want to know what's new and exciting in the #Tuberculosis world? Our friends at IAVI, @tballiance.bsky.social, and @treatmentactiongroup.org are on deck to teach us about TB Innovations & Breakthroughs! Join us for a livestream this Thursday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. www.youtube.com/live/H058Uk-H5N0
An announcement for TB Innovations and Breakthroughs livestream. There's a looping arrow pointing to a pair of lungs. The logos of the participating groups are included, IAVI, TB Alliance, TAG.
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Beanewood Commafurbatch Ending @beanedictc.dftba.social · 15/02/2026
I did it, I underestimated Nerdfighteria. $4M raised for charity ON STREAM! #P4A2026 is the biggest #P4A ever and there’s still time to donate!!!
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I love working with Tori for a lot of reasons but especially because we communicate in the same break-neck speed, overlapping talking way, haha - I’ll say it again and again but the @tbfighters.org are my answered prayer and I’m so grateful. 💚
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 12/02/2026
If you're attending #TBHillDay and want to have TBFighters merch in time to bring to DC, you only have one more day to order! If you're not attending Hill Day, you should still order now ;) 🛒 store.dftba.com/collections/tbfight…
A person wearing a black graphic t-shirt and a bright red blazer. The text reads "We can end tuberculosis". There is a globe with boxing gloves in the middle, and it's punching the word tuberculosis.
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Hey guys! I’m going to put something out here - I am always desperately searching for a small funding mechanism to pay the two leads of Somos TB a small stipend to host & manage our Spanish language #tuberculosis support. The work they do REALLY helps people.
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 25/10/2025
ICYMI: on Tuesday, #TBReaders sat down with author, artist, and #Tuberculosis survivor Aiyana Masla and talked with her about her new poetry collection, The Underdream! Listen to her reflections on the isolation of chronic illness, the beauty of slowing down, and more:
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Hey #TBsky but really anyone - I’m looking for ideas for meals that will help someone GAIN weight. The catch is, they are diabetic -so no crazy sugar, and they are vegetarian (not vegan! Butter/ghee/milk/eggs ok). Harder than I thought. Any ideas? Thank you! #diabetes #vegetarian #tuberculosis
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Catherine Berry (she/her) @catherineberry.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Hey #TBsky, @actnet.bsky.social has launched a YouTube page with recent journal clubs and webinars on all things #tuberculosis Catch Dr Tasnim Hasan's take on the emerging data around #bedaquiline resistant TB treatment outcomes. youtube.com/@actnet_tb?s... #IDsky
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ACTnet (Australasian Clinical TB Network)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading infectious cause of death worldwide, and an important cause of morbidity among migrants arriving in Australia and New Zealand. The Australasian Clinical Tuberculosi...
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Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) @citc-tb.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
2026 END TB Conference: Now Accepting Applications for Abstracts, Challenging Cases, and Travel Grants bclung.ca/lung-health/... 📅 February 25-28, 2026 📍Philadelphia, PA Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025 #EndTB #TBSky #IDSky #Tuberculosis @theunion.org
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Ellen MH Mitchell @emhmitchell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Come join us! Researcher TB (MD/PhD) Dept of Clinical Sciences www.itg.be/en/jobs-and-... #TBfighters #tbsky #CAD #AMR #DRTB #tuberculosis #IDSky #EndTB
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Researcher Tuberculosis
More than 500 staff members at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) contribute every day to improving the health of millions of people world...
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Sharing every day until the girdle is done haha - this kid is the sweetest!!
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
PLEASE consider donating to support a VERY dedicated member of both @wearetb.bsky.social & Somos TB, Lisbeth & the dreams of her very talented son! During Lisbeth’s treatment he was a great big bro - I’d love to see him get to go to this soccer camp! Every bit helps! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-you...
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Donate to Help a Young Soccer Star Chase His Dream, organized by Lisbeth Hernandez
Cesar Sanchez is a talented 9 year old boy who has shown incredible promis… Lisbeth Hernandez needs your support for Help a Young Soccer Star Chase His Dream
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Did a tour at the Tenement Museum today and when the guide mentioned the “tubercular windows” and how the tenants we discussed both died of TB my kids both immediately turned to me - I didn’t say anything and I was on my best behavior I swear!! ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/t...
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UW Infectious Disease Fellowship Program @uwidfellowship.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
www.cidrap.umn.edu/tuberculosis...
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Group criticizes NIH over suspended funding for TB research
The Treatment Action Group says the 22 TB projects whose funding was suspended by NIH don't involve "gain-of-function" research.
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Michael Glickman @michaelglickman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Happy to share the most recent preprint from the lab, the thesis work of Dr. Adam Krebs and a collaboration with many, including the Geissmann lab @mskcancercenter.bsky.social Here is a short paper thread. #tuberculosis #macrophages 🦠 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Human iPSC derived alveolar macrophages reveal macrophage subtype specific functions of itaconate in M. tuberculosis host defense
M. tuberculosis must survive within multiple macrophage populations during infection, including alveolar macrophages (AM) and recruited inflammatory macrophages. In mice, itaconate, produced in macrop...
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Global TB Program @globaltb.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Join us on Thursday, 22 July, 7 am CT for a TB GAPS webinar on TB and Cardiovascular Disease presented by Dr. Andrew DiNardo and Dr. Moises Huaman! This webinar will explore the growing body of evidence linking tuberculosis to increased cardiovascular risk. Register here: buff.ly/IpK0ret #TBSky
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Kate! @atrophywife.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Please check out Aiyana’s book and consider pre-ordering - it’s even cheaper!
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James Damron @runswindows95.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"I'm still punk," I say as I finish the bottle of antibiotics on time.
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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 10/07/2025
Get ready for a #TBReaders Q&A! We'll be talking with #PhantomPlague author, Vidya Krishnan, a week from today on Fri July 18, 11am ET/8am PT. Head to the TBReaders discord to submit your questions: tbfighter.link/tbrea...
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Partners In Health @pih.org · 23/06/2025
What do foreign aid cuts mean for TB care? The U.S. has led the fight against TB for decades. Cutting aid now risks millions of lives. TB is curable. The crisis is political. Dr. @cdmitpih.bsky.social and Dr. Jen Furin break it down in this video. Watch and help fill the gap: pih.org/fill-the-gap
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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 20/06/2025
DEADLINE for TAG + WHO's Community Perceptions and Preferences Regarding Long-Acting Technologies for TB Treatment and Prevention Survey is Monday, June 23 at 5 PM NYC. taglink.info/m/TBLATs
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