Outreach
Many Hosts of Mycobacteria: Bringing Science into the Community
August 9 – 11, 2017 Agenda
Supported by the National Institute Of Health and the One Health Institute at CSU, the conference discussed the range of mycobacterial diseases affecting humans and animals alike.
Colorado Mycobacteria Conference
June 7 – 10, 2016 Agenda
The conference focused on advances in the genomics, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, infection control and clinical aspects of mycobacterial diseases. In addition, diagnostic, biomarker, antibiotic and vaccine development were also explored.
Annual World TB Day Events
In honor of World TB day on March 24,the MRL raises awareness about tuberculosis & research efforts to end global TB proliferation, through an outreach day with hands-on activities, tours & engaging speakers for local high school students to inspire the next generation of scientists. This outreach event has been a successful event each year, and highlights from the past few years can be found below:
2018
High school students get close-up look at tuberculosis research, hear from survivors2017
Tuberculosis survivor puts a face on life-threatening disease
A leg up: TB researchers aim for the stars to raise awareness about science2016
High-school students get hands-on experience with tuberculosis research