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Investing in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectablesInvesting in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectables

Investing in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectables

Susan Swindells is Professor of Internal Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA. She is a contributing investigator on TB clinical development for the LONGEVITY project. A native of England, Dr. Swindells earned her medical degree from University College London in 1977, with postgraduate training in England and at the University of Washington in Seattle. A clinician and active researcher, Dr. Swindells has many years’ experience in HIV-related translational and clinical research, with a special interest in tuberculosis co-infection.

Posted on: 24 March 2022

Living with TB: My ExperienceLiving with TB: My Experience

Living with TB: My Experience

Monica was raised in a small town called Kohima in North East India. In 2015 she was diagnosed with TB for which she was treated for more than two years. Monica experienced a difficult treatment regimen which included daily injections for nine months and oral medication throughout the duration of her illness. Monica experienced many problems when living with TB including stigma and many difficult side-effects.

Posted on: 24 March 2022

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    Investing in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectablesInvesting in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectables

    Investing in TB prevention strategies with Long-Acting injectables

    Susan Swindells is Professor of Internal Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA. She is a contributing investigator on TB clinical development for the LONGEVITY project. A native of England, Dr. Swindells earned her medical degree from University College London in 1977, with postgraduate training in England and at the University of Washington in Seattle. A clinician and active researcher, Dr. Swindells has many years’ experience in HIV-related translational and clinical research, with a special interest in tuberculosis co-infection.

    Posted on: 24 March 2022