{"id":513,"date":"2024-04-17T11:21:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/?p=513"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:56:20","slug":"announcing-recent-strategic-direction-spark-award-ped-tb-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/2024\/04\/17\/announcing-recent-strategic-direction-spark-award-ped-tb-core\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing recent Strategic Direction Spark Award: PED-TB-CORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qqpjj-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-qqpjj-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 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https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH-710x710.jpg 710w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/MEREDITH.jpg 1214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-636x634.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-710x710.jpg 710w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/HELEN.jpg 1214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-636x634.jpg 636w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-710x710.jpg 710w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/tb\/files\/2022\/11\/LEO.jpg 1214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are thrilled to announce that BUSPH researchers Meredith Brooks, Helen Jenkins, and Leonardo Martinez have been awarded the pretigious Strategic Direction Spark Award to form PED-TB-CORE (<strong>PED<\/strong>iatric <strong>T<\/strong>u<strong>B<\/strong>erculosis <strong>CO<\/strong>llaborative <strong>R<\/strong>esearch <strong>E<\/strong>fforts).\u00a0 Dr. Brittney van de Water (Assistant Professor, Connell School of Nursing, Boston College) and Dr. Refiloe Matji, MD, (AQUITY Innovations NPC, South Africa) serve as co-Investigators and other collaborators include Singilizwe Moko, PhD (Department of Health, Eastern Cape, South Africa).<\/p>\n<p>PED-TB-CORE aims to develop innovative research projects to tackle pediatric TB, a globally relevant yet neglected public health issue. The Spark Award will provide essential resources to advance specific aims:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim 1:<\/strong> Comparative analysis of lung function and quality of life indicators among children with TB at different stages of treatment, offering crucial insights into the impact of TB on pediatric health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim 2:<\/strong> Establishment of a repository of longitudinally collected blood samples from children with TB, facilitating future research into disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic interventions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim 3:<\/strong> Assessment of spatial mobility patterns and social interactions of children diagnosed with TB, shedding light on the social determinants and transmission dynamics of pediatric TB.<\/p>\n<p>These objectives represent critical steps towards enhancing our understanding of pediatric TB and improving the lives of affected children worldwide. By leveraging the Spark Award, PED-TB-CORE aims to catalyze transformative research that will shape policies, interventions, and clinical practices in the fight against pediatric TB.<\/p>\n<p>We extend our congratulations to the PED-TB-CORE team on this well-deserved recognition. This collaboration serves as a beacon of hope in the quest for a TB-free future for children everywhere. Together, let us continue to support and celebrate innovative research efforts that pave the way towards healthier, more resilient communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center items-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 h-7 gap-[2px] visible\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-md p-1 text-xs text-token-text-tertiary hover:text-token-text-primary\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-md\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M12 3.5C10.8954 3.5 10 4.39543 10 5.5H14C14 4.39543 13.1046 3.5 12 3.5ZM8.53513 3.5C9.22675 2.3044 10.5194 1.5 12 1.5C13.4806 1.5 14.7733 2.3044 15.4649 3.5H17.25C18.9069 3.5 20.25 4.84315 20.25 6.5V18.5C20.25 20.1569 19.1569 21.5 17.25 21.5H6.75C5.09315 21.5 3.75 20.1569 3.75 18.5V6.5C3.75 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