Tuberculosis Research Units

Tuberculosis Research Units (TRUs) are specialized scientific organizations focused on studying and developing better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat tuberculosis (TB), a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria. They conduct clinical trials and research to improve existing therapies, discover new medications, and understand how the disease spreads and affects different populations. TRUs aim to reduce TB’s impact worldwide by advancing scientific knowledge and supporting public health efforts to control and eventually eliminate the disease.