BC researchers collaborate with Oxford University and Public Health England to make TB genomic data quick and easy to read for clinicians

VANCOUVER, BC, August 09, 2016 - A new project involving the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), Oxford University and Public Health England (PHE) is building data-sharing capacity between the three groups to accelerate the use of genomics as a tool for the diagnosis, treatment and tracking of tuberculosis (TB). Funded in part by Genome BC, this pioneering work will support PHE and BCCDC's efforts to validate the use of a genomic platform in a clinical setting through developing user-friendly reports to assist doctors in faster and more effective diagnosis and treatment.