Researchers from the McGill International TB Centre and The Institute have published a major seminar in The Lancet on tuberculosis, highlighting the urgent need for better diagnosis, treatment, and care. Their work combines the latest research with patient experiences to guide global efforts toward eliminating TB.
The Lancet is one of the world’s most respected medical journals. Authors include Dr. Marcel Behr, Dr. Jonathon Campbell, and senior author Dr. Dick Menzies, along with international collaborators Dr. Anete Trajman (Brazil) and Dr. Rovina Ruslami (Indonesia), all of whom are members of the McGill International TB Centre.
The seminar offers a thorough overview of TB, highlighting that it remains one of the world’s leading infectious killers. It combines patient experiences with the latest research to guide healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating, and supporting people affected by TB. The article stresses the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, selecting the safest and most effective treatments, and ensuring proper follow-up care after treatment.
Dr. Dick Menzies, Director of the McGill International TB Centre, emphasized that in places like Canada—where TB is relatively rare—healthcare providers face the critical challenge of recognizing when to test for TB and choosing the best treatments. For researchers, the focus is on developing better tools for faster diagnosis, more effective treatments, and stronger prevention strategies. Thanks to major scientific progress in recent years, Dr. Menzies believes there is real hope that TB can eventually be eliminated.
This publication reaffirms the global leadership of McGill researchers in the fight against tuberculosis and their commitment to advancing care through research, innovation, and patient-centered approaches.
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Experts from the McGill International TB Centre and The Institute publish a prestigious Lancet seminar on TB. Commissioned work underscores the role of tuberculosis (TB) as a leading cause of death globally, stressing the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care, and ongoing research for effective control. The Institute News. April 1, 2025.
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Anete Trajman, Jonathon R Campbell, Tenzin Kunor, Rovina Ruslami, Farhana Amanullah, Marcel A Behr, Dick Menzies. Tuberculosis. The Lancet, Volume 405, Issue 10481, 2025.